Archive for May 2016
Courage is what it takes…and perseverance
Dewi van de Weerd, Albania
27 May 2016
IDAHOT, the yearly Day Against Homophobia has transformed into a full Week of Diversity in Albania. Catering to all tastes, participants can do a bike ride, go to exhibitions, watch […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EU Membership Application: what happens next?
Jurriaan Kraak, Bosnia and Herzegovina
23 May 2016
While checking the media for public statements by politicians, pundits and press hounds on the EU membership application of Bosnia and Herzegovina, I came across quite a few misunderstandings and […]
The Netherlands and the EU – A No-Frills Presidency
Jurriaan Kraak, Bosnia and Herzegovina, The Netherlands
23 May 2016
On January 1st, the Netherlands took over the Presidency of the European Union. I know it is not the most exciting topic and, since the Lisbon Treaty, this responsibility is […]
Hoe markeer je het Nederlandse voorzitterschap op de posten anders dan met meer politieke evenementen? Naast de gebruikelijke persmomenten aan het begin van het jaar, de presentaties voor vaste kamer […]