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Belgium turns right

- by Veronica Scognamiglio

It will take as usual some time for the new Federal Belgian Government to be formed, but at least one result is clear: the growth of the centre-right and the fall of the socialists. And if in Walloonia the Francophone Socialists (PS) lose votes, in the Flanders the Flemish Socialist (sp.a-Spirit) lose their head…The PS lost 2,11 % of votes at the Chamber and 2,59% at the Senate in comparison to 2003 elections, while sp.a-Spirit lost 4,54% at the Chamber and 5,42%.

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Tuesday, June 12 2007 By fedepoggi - Brussels Capital

EU Constitution – Will the 27 reach an agreement?

Brussels

-by Stella Willborn

The next European Council summit on 21 and 22 June 2008 will have nothing less on its agenda than the future of the European Union. Obviously bringing together 27 Member States to pull on one string is not an easy task. At the moment heads of government meet bilaterally to set out their position on future treaty. Several issues have thus become apparent during the last weeks. ....

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By fedepoggi - Galaxy Europe

cafebabel.com Brussels thanks its chat participants

On the night of the French elections, cafebabel.com gathered around at The Centre, a think-do-tank in Brussels, to engage in a live online chat with journalists from around the continent. Among them was Simon O'Connor, editor at E!Sharp magazine, and Teresa Kuchler from Europolitique. Soon after the result had been made official, a discussion began to form on the implications for Europe. Many agreed that capitals throughout the continent would be content with the outcome, seeing that renegotiating a new treaty with S. Royal would have been tough. As the discussion progressed, perspectives from other mebmer-states were put into the mix. Read on for an extract of the transcript!

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Wednesday, May 9 2007 By Philip - Galaxy Europe

French elections: Interview with Paul Adamson, director of the Think-Do-Tank "The Centre" in Brussel

Live from The Centre in Brussels

cafebabel.com - What is your first impression of this election's outcome?

Paul Adamson - Ever since the referendum on the Constitution 2 years ago, Europe has been waiting for a change in France. Now we know what direction France will turn to, and Europe will at last be able to advance. Even though N. Sarkozy has shown not to be particularly interested in Europe, he recognizes its importance. Europe is a reality that has to be dealt with. Politics are not the same as they were in De Gaulle's age, 40 years ago. Today, what is important for France is to find common ground on key issues with a majority of partners.

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Tuesday, May 8 2007 By Philip - Galaxy Europe

Heard it through the buffet-line

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First reactions at the electoral night at The Centre, Brussels

Marko, Slovenia: "For Europe, he will be worse than De Gaulle"

Sunday, May 6 2007 By Philip - Galaxy Europe

Live chat on the result of the French election - CHAT OVER

cafebabel.com Brussels goes live and invades your home through its brand new chatroom. Join us on the night of the French elections to discuss the outcome with key note chatter Simon O'Connor, editor at E!Sharp magazine, and Adriano Farano, co-founder of cafebabel.com.

The chatroom is no longer active.

cafebabel.com Brussels thanks everyone who participated in the on-line chat tonight on the result of the French elections.

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Thursday, May 3 2007 By Philip - Agenda