What are the obstacles and opportunities to help move Europe’s transport networks towards a sustainable fututre? Air travel: Understanding the Consequences; Restorative Justice: Revolutionising the way we respond to crime by exploring alternatives to imprisonment…; In Memoriam: Marianne Boelsma-Studinger Click here to download (PDF – 366 Kb) Deutsche Ausgabe – Juni 2009 Luftverkehr: die Folgen […]
2009
Around Europe 312 – May 2009
The European Union’s rocky road to the climate negotiations in Copenhagen, Gender equality within the EU, Women in prison report passed by Council of Europe, Quaker MEP candidate Click here to download (PDF – 240 Kb) Deutsche Ausgabe – Mai 2009 Der steinige Weg der EU nach Kopenhagen; Gleichstellung – dafür ist noch viel zu […]
Report: Neutrality
This report is based on Neutrality within Irish politics. Martina Weitsch, QCEA Joint Representative, writes an article that focuses on whether there are differences between the so-called ‘neutral’ Member States of the EU and other Member States. Read “Neutrality: Irish Experience, European Experience”
Around Europe 311 – April 2009
Energy Security and European Values: Are they compatible?; The European Parliament Elections; The European Parliament and Peace: An Issue to discuss Click here to download (PDF – 434 Kb) Deutsche Ausgabe – April 2009 Die Wahlen zum Europa-Parlament Klicken Sie hier für die deutschen Auszüge (PDF – 63 Kb)
QCEA Annual Report 2008
Prisons should be used as a last resort for convicted women says PACE
Press release on PACE resolution 1663 (2009) calling for the 47 member states of the Council of Europe to implement the provisions of the revised European Prison Rules. Read the press release here (pdf – 15kB) >>
Around Europe 310 – March 2009
Titan or Titanic: prison report; New programme assistants Anya Whiteside and Steve Hynd; Peace Builders in the Western Balkans Click here to download (PDF – 280 Kb) Deutsche Ausgabe – März 2009 Friedenskräfte in den westlichen Balkanländern Klicken Sie hier für die deutschen Auszüge (PDF – 48 Kb)
Human Rights and Democracy Network Manifesto
In 2009, the Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) released a manifesto for the newly elected European Parliament. The manifesto highlighted the importance of constistency, the role of the EU on the world stage, and the EU’s responsibility to it’s own citizens. Read “Manifesto on Human Rights for the new European Parliament, 2009” in English “Menschenrechts-Manifest […]
Around Europe 309 – February 2009
Regional Truth Commission in the Western Balkans needs EU support; QCEA’s New Programme Assistant Faye Morten; Book Review: The State of the Middle East; No Development without Peace Click here to download (PDF – 185 Kb) Deutsche Ausgabe – Februar 2009 Die Regionale Wahrheitskommission in den westlichen Balkanländern braucht die Unterstützung der EU; Keine Entwicklung […]
QCEA – FWCC EMES Statement on the Crisis in Gaza 2009
Joint statement by QCEA and the Executive Committee of FWCC EMES (Friends World Committee for Consultative European and Middle East Section) on the crisis in Gaza following Operation Cast Lead/the Gaza War 2008. Read the statement on Gaza here (pdf – 58kB)