Posted by Bill Lehane on May 6, 2011
As we reported late last year, the Czech Republic is to host the new administrative headquarters of the EU’s satellite navigation project, Galileo. Conceived as an independent and more advanced alternative to the GPS system pioneered by the U.S. Military, the project has however been under increasing pressure as costs skyrocket and delays worsen, as [...]
Posted by Bill Lehane on April 5, 2011
The tiny Italian island of Lampedusa has seen thousands of migrants arrive to its shores in recent months, most of them Tunisians seeking refuge in France. EuroParlTV reports on the latest in the crisis as the European Parliament prepares to take its own stand on the issue.
Posted by Bill Lehane on March 29, 2011
EuroParlTV examines some of the issues facing the six-state Eastern Partnership grouping of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. Audio in English with subtitles in Czech and other languages
Posted by Bill Lehane on March 24, 2011
A new proposed single permit could cut the paperwork for Europe’s foreign workers. If approved, the permit would help attract the best talent from outside the EU while promoting equal treatment. EuroParlTV reports on the proposal ahead of today’s vote on the issue. Audio in French with subtitles in English and Czech.
Posted by Bill Lehane on March 22, 2011
Most MEPs have backed the international military action to halt Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Qaddafi begun over this pas weekend. However, there are concerns over the growing refugee crisis and what happens next, as EuroParlTV reports.
Posted by Bill Lehane on March 18, 2011
From tweeting your feelings to overturning regimes, the use of web-based and mobile technologies is changing politics and political communication. In this video report, EuroParlTV follows an MEP who is an avid twitter user for a day, and in studio a panel of experts discusses the issue. Audio in French, with subtitles in English and [...]
Posted by Bill Lehane on March 17, 2011
Video: In response to Japan’s nuclear crisis, the European Commission will prepare an EU-wide assessment on the safety of nuclear plants.