The hard sell: EU communication policy and the campaign for hearts and minds
Open Europe has published new research which shows that the EU is spending billions of euros a year promoting itself and its central aim of 'ever closer union'. In 2008 alone, it spent more than 2.4 billion euros.
Open Europe shows how EU information policy is geared not towards providing neutral, balanced information, but towards trying to convince people to support EU integration.
Please click here to read "The hard sell: EU communication policy and the campaign for hearts and minds"
The EU in 2009
Open Europe has published a briefing looking at the likely developments in the EU in 2009.
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The potential end of the UK's opt-out from the EU Working Time Directive
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Debate: "Kicking us when we're down? The end of the opt-out from EU working time rules and what it could mean for Britain"
Wednesday 10 December 2008
Open Europe held a debate with the following panelists: David Yeandle, Engineering Employers' Federation; David Coats, The Work Foundation; Alistair Tebbit, Institute of Directors; Paul Sellers, Trades Union Congress
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Lorraine Mullally argues on Conservative Home that voters are ready for real reform of the EU, and that next June's European Elections are an opportunity for David Cameron to provide it.