Syndicated from Bente Kalsnes’ blog (in English and Norwegian), a site from Bente Kalsnes, aka @benteka Description: Digital politics and media is my passion, that’s what I write about in this blog. When I started this site, I was a freelance journalist based in Brussels. Now, I work as a communication advisor at the Norwegian social network, Origo.no (similar to Ning, but also connected to 50 newspapers) based in Oslo. The oil...

Syndicated from Anne’s posts at Waltzing Mathilda (in French), a site to which Anne Christen contributes , aka @anne_eu_webteam Description: Waltzing Matilda is mainly written by the Social Media section within the Europa.eu web team together with occasional guest bloggers, including Anne (see content of posts at the bottom). How to find EU on social networks 16 Aug 2010, 7:54 am Anne reflects on the developments in the section...

Syndicated from Pamina’s blog or Le Blog du Bien Commun (in French), a site from Pamina, aka @Paminaaah Description: Historienne, philosophe, passionnée par la politique, je n’ai pas encore appris à être sage…Inspiré du titre d’un ouvrage de R. Petrella, ce blog vous invite à devenir des citoyens politiques, c’est-à-dire intéressés à la chose publique. I had a nightmare 28 Aug 2010, 10:18 am Ce qui suit est vrai...

Syndicated from Vera’s blog or …Kaffee bei mir, site from Vera, aka @kaffeebeimir Description: einigkeit und recht auf frechheit. politik, medien, soziales, alltägliches. 42. don’t panic. Glanzlichter 31 2 Sep 2010, 9:40 pm Sarrazin und kein Ende, Jogi Löw sorgt für Klarheit, Venedig für etwas Glamour, Atomstrom bringt viel Geld, und auf einer Ölplattform gibt es wieder eine Explosion. Adam Gabbatt Stephen Hawking...

Syndicated from Eva’s blog or Eva en Europa (in Spanish), a site from Eva Peña Description: I love reflecting and writing about EU-rope. I believe that a crisis of the nation-state is emerging in Europe and that we’ll see a rise of the regional economies and politics around the world. It’s time for Europe to take the lead. We should not leave aside the idea of the European federation, overcoming the restrictions imposed...

Syndicated from Encarna’s blog or Mas Europa (in Spanish), a site from Encarna Hernandez, aka @encarnahr Description: Aquí podrás encontrar información y análisis sobre la historia de la integración europea y sobre el futuro de Europa. ¿Te animas a comentar? La Unión Europea y las Naciones Unidas ¿almas gemelas? 26 Aug 2010, 8:35 pm Se trata de dos organizaciones que comparten los mismos valores, objetivos y compromisos:...

Syndicated from Marine and Kirsten’s blog or Vasistas (in French and German), a site from Kirsten Fiedler, aka @Kirst3nF and Marine Bugnot aka @vasistas_blog Description: Le mot vasistas est un emprunt oral de la langue allemande et a comme origine la question «Was ist das?. Un vasistas est une ouverture dans une fenêtre ou une fenêtre installée sur le toit d’une maison. Abschluss des Anti-Piraterie-Abkommens ACTA für...

Syndicated from Anda’s posts at Kosmopolito, blog posts by Anda Mihai, aka @Anda19 Description: Anda is a Brussels insider, EU specialist, and e-learning enthusiast. Kosmopolito covers topics related to politics and culture from a European perspective with an emphasis on EU politics, Eastern Europe and international politics… Internal decision-making of the European Commission – A quick guide 15 Jun 2010, 2:06 pm So you...

Syndicated from Pauline’s blog or PK! (in Dutch), a site from Pauline Kranendonk, aka @Passie_Kracht Description: PK = Passie & Kracht = Passion & Strength. Human being | woman | mother | feminist | EU translator | ENFP. Authenticity is key. Mama 13 Mar 2010, 4:10 am Mama Mijn moeder is jarig. Ik vertel mijn dochters dat oma 81 jaar geleden een baby was, maar mij lukt het niet het me voor te stellen. Ik bel haar op en...

Syndicated from Linda’s blog or EU for US, a site from Linda Broughton, aka @Linda_Margaret Description: I love writing and reading and content creation. I never say no to an experience. I use the online world to keep in contact with my international networks of friends and colleagues. Your online software should supplement your offline love of life, in my opinion. Buying property in Belgium – how to buy a house, how buy an...

Syndicated from Jo’s blog or Bit more complicated, a site from Jo, aka @rose22joh Description: I’m interested in politics (particularly UK and EU), child development, I’m a foodie, I love religious thought, reading – particularly scifi/fantasy, travelling, random curiosity about the world… well just read the blog and see… Today in a Haiku 31 Aug 2010, 7:39 pm (image, bizarrely from California State University Long...

Syndicated from Mia’s blog or Cosmetic Uprise, a site from Mia Välimäki, aka @MiaLeenaSofia Description: Cosmetic Uprise is an anagram of the word euroscepticism and in my blog I discuss how the EU is portrayed in the UK. Aside from the anagram I thought it was a brilliant way of fooling people into thinking I talk about make-up. All good things must come to an end 27 Jul 2010, 9:34 am Since June, I have no longer been a...

Syndicated from Euonym’s blog or Talking about the EU, a site from Antonia, aka @euonymblog Description: My name is Antonia and I’m a British citizen who has been working for the European Commission since 1995. Since 2003 I’ve been involved on the media side, as a Spokesperson, most recently for Science and Research, and now as Head of Media in our London office. Taking a break 27 Aug 2010, 4:03 pm So, having sat at this desk...

Syndicated from Macarena’s blog or La Oreja de Europa (in Spanish), a site from Macarena Rodriguez, aka @MacarenaRG Description: Soy periodista especialista en asuntos europeos y bloguera comprometida. Además colaboro con Radio Alma, frecuencia mediterránea de Bruselas. Nos vemos en julio 11 Jun 2010, 12:15 pm Queridos seguidores de La Oreja de Europa: No os creáis que nos hemos muerto o nos han secuestrado. Simplemente por el...

Syndicated from Dana’s blogue (yes, it’s in French), a site from Dana, aka @Dana_Council Description: Europe is in equal parts Dana’s personal, as well as her professional adventure. She works in the press office of the Council of the European Union and writes in French about events in Brussels, her job, conferences, trips and much more! #worldcup Le beau jeu du Conseil 13 Jun 2010, 9:49 pm Nous sommes entrés dans...

Syndicated from Caroline’s blog or Rolling Talks, a site from Caroline Maerten, aka @RollingTalks. Description: I’m a social media consultant. I contribute to several national marketing& PR publications (Media Marketing, Inside Internet, Digimedia, BPRC). I’m a member of the first Belgian Blogging experts network, Business Blogging. Eurostar Belgium invites 350 London Virgins to celebrate 15th anniversary 15 Nov...

Syndicated from Aurélie’s blog or Content Bit(e)s, a site from Aurélie Valtat, aka @avaltat. Description: I’m a seasoned PR and communications professional, with a keen interest in politics, international relations and online media. A passionate traveler and explorer of the human mind, a mother of two wonderful kids, I spend far too much time in front of a computer – if you ask them. "Can I own Canadians"...

Syndicated from Lino the Rhino’s blog or LobbyPlanet, a site from Caroline De Cock, aka @linotherhino. Description: LobbyPlanet is the result of quite a few sleepless nights and a peak in coffee consumption by Caroline De Cock, owner of N-square, based in Brussels, and lobbyist specialised in the ICT sector. The site is subdivided into a blog where Caroline vents her latest thoughts, and a wiki explaining the main aspect of European...

Syndicated from Kattebel’s blog, a site from Catherine De Vulder, aka @kattebel. Description: I’m your typical opinionated person ready and eager to convey thoughts, ideas and, dare I say it, comments on everyday life in politics. I am foremost a political junkie and you can take that quite litterally. I thrive on the spiel of ‘give and take’ mixed with a little ‘bread and games’ topped with the sweet flavour of Real...

Syndicated from Europasionaria’s blog, a site from Laurence, aka @europasionaria Description: EN: A blog about Europe, politics, social media and other random things that come to my mind. FR: Un blog sur l’Europe, la politique, le web et autres trucs qui me passent par la tête Holiday lesson: mosquitos are evil, jellyfish are worse 2 Sep 2010, 1:00 pm I’m a mosquito magnet. As a child, while I was spending holidays in...

Syndicated from Letzi’s blog or “The Story of a Brilliant Idea”, a site from Letizia Gambini, aka @letzi83. Description: Letizia likes ice-cream in the mornings, reading, watching films and is a Facebook-fanatic. She is 25 and works as Media and External Relations Coordinator for the European Youth Forum (YFJ) in Brussels but is originally from Italy. As an Italian, Letizia cannot live without Nutella and believes that...