Debate - Transatlantic populism

Published on 6 May 2011

Debate

Transatlantic populism

De Morgen

The rise of populist parties on the Old Continent seems to echo the success of the Tea Party in the United States. But the two movements have different histories, writes the Boston correspondent for De Morgen. The result, though, is the same: governments threatened with paralysis.

 

Debate

Royalty will save democracy

Le Temps

In the wake of the British royal wedding, perhaps the most successful PR achieved by a monarchy in two decades, essayist Ian Buruma argues that monarchies keep countries together, put a lid on ethnic conflicts and dampen down populism.

 

Environment

Green energy — but not in my back yard!

Il Post

Odd as it may seem, the main victims of environmental conservation appeals are not nuclear power plants or incinerators, but the hydroelectric power stations, solar energy installations and wind farms much-loved by the Green and ecologically minded.

 
 

France

Racism in multicultural football

Libération

 
 

Germany

Not so poor kids

Financial Times Deutschland

 
 

Spain

Bildu legal at last

El Correo

 
 

Gas

Russia and Germany meet at sea

Rzeczpospolita

 
 

Blog

A right royal mess

 
 

Event

 

Presseurop in Florence

From May 6 to 10, Florence will play host to the Festival d'Europa. Exhibitions, debates and meetings between young people define this event, of which PressEurop is a partner. On 9 May, Europe Day, and May 10, a symposium entitled "The State of the Union" will bring together EU officials and experts on the economic and political challenges facing Europe. Read more

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