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EU-Denmark: ‘Danes want to stay in the EU’
25 January 2013291PresseuropJyllands-Posten -
Editorial: Bad climate
7 December 2012333Presseurop -
The front page: 9 May 2012
9 May 201241PresseuropTa Nea, Handelsblatt, Le Figaro & 4 others -
Climate change: Europe set for ‘triple somersault’ at Durban
28 November 20111PresseuropIl Sole-24 Ore -
Editorial: Hanging on
20 May 201115Presseurop -
Football: An offside continent
22 June 20101041 La Stampa Turin -
World Cup: Break a leg, France...
11 June 2010PresseuropBlog -
Editorial: A missed opportunity
21 December 20092Presseurop -
Renewable energy: Will Africa's rivers and sun power Europe?
25 August 200953 The Independent London -
Swine flu: Big pharma's small-mindedness
5 August 200938 The Independent London
Football sometimes reflects certain realities. The World Cup is no exception; the large European teams seem scared, confused and hesitant, just like their governments. The emerging countries are displaying a confidence to challenge old continent supremacy.
Two massive power-generating schemes have been launched in recent weeks. One offers to create the world's largest solar farm, the other to create the biggest hydroelectric dam on the planet. While situated in Africa, they both aim to export electricity to Europe. The Independent weighs up the pros and cons of two ambitious projects, which, according to many critics, smacks of a colonial style power grab.
As swine flu goes global, the developing world is gearing up to produce cheaper generic versions of Tamiflu. Roche, the makers of the drug, however, is resisting a move that could save hundreds of thousands of lives. According to Johann Hari in the Independent, it is receiving backing from the unlikeliest of quarters - the World Health Organisation.