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Editorial

Michael Kuhn

Through the eyes of the poor

For its Plenary Assembly from 26 to 28 October 2016, COMECE has chosen to examine the complex issue of poverty in Europe.

External Policy

United States

US elections and the catholic vote

After ignoring Catholic voters for almost the entire election cycle, the media has finally woken up and recognized that they are important, just a few weeks ahead of the US elections on November 8, 2016.

Social affairs

European Union

Possibilities for combating poverty in Europe

When developing effective policies to fight poverty you need to open up the debate and long-term dialogue to include people who are living in poverty and exclusion, says Bert Luyts, representative of ATD Fourth World to the European Union.

Economy & Finance

European Union

Growth and the euro after Brexit

A report drawn up by a group of international experts under the aegis of the Bertelsmann Stiftung and the Jacques Delors Institute, is promoting a set of recommendations, which Enrico Letta, President of the Jacques Delors Institute and former Italian Prime Minister, sets out below.

Climate change

European Union

Brexit and its impacts on environmental policy

Brexit’s impact on environmental policy will be felt not just in the UK but also in the European Union. While the UK risks sliding towards a lowering of its standards, the EU will be losing a Member State that has been extremely active in this field.

External Policy

European Union

An electoral year without an election in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Sliding into insecurity is a scenario being taken very seriously by the international community. What latitude does the European Union have now?