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Europe is a continent and is different to the European Union.

Switzerland’s non-membership of the EU means it is viewed as more neutral than countries like Austria, Ireland or Sweden.

European Union: Cooperation without borders? EU

European Union: Cooperation without borders?

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People often think about efforts within a country to reduce inequalities. But what about border regions? They have different rules, different legislations and yet they are very much part of the EU’s cohesion policies. FRANCE 24’s Sophie Samaille and Luke Brown take a look.

Does Spain benefit the most from EU cohesion funds? EU

Does Spain benefit the most from EU cohesion funds?

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Spain is one of the main beneficiaries of the EU’s levelling up policies. But how exactly are the cohesion funds used in the country? FRANCE 24’s Sophie Samaille and Luke Brown tell us more.

Endangered democracy: the struggles of youth in Orban’s Hungary EU

Endangered democracy: the struggles of youth in Orban’s Hungary

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There’s Budapest and there’s Hungary. Ákos and Adam both moved to the capital after growing up in rural, conservative Hungary. Known as an attractive and liberal city, Budapest stands in stark contrast to the nationalist policies of the country’s government. These two young Hungarians told us what it means to be 20 years old and living under this authoritarian government.

‘We need a tailor-made’ Stability and Growth Pact’: Italy’s former PM Letta EU

‘We need a tailor-made’ Stability and Growth Pact’: Italy’s former PM Letta

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Talking Europe hosts Italian former prime minister Enrico Letta, who is now president of the Jacques Delors Institute. Letta has been tasked by the European institutions to produce a report on the future of the EU single market, which is due to be discussed by the bloc’s leaders next spring. He argues that the single market is under pressure from inside and outside, and that common solutions need to be found. He also calls for a “tailor-made” Stability and Growth Pact to take account of nuances between EU member states, as well as the impact of the crises that the EU has faced in the last three years.

Is the EU at a turning point? Populists back in Slovakia, liberals return in Poland EU

Is the EU at a turning point? Populists back in Slovakia, liberals return in Poland

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In this debate we focus on the recent election results in Poland and Slovakia, and discuss what they mean for Europe. Liberals across the continent are cheering after Polish opposition parties won enough seats to form a majority, potentially ending eight years of rule by the conservative Law and Justice party. Meanwhile nationalists in Europe have applauded the return to power of Robert Fico in Slovakia. The populist prime minister has struck an agreement with two other parties; a coalition that could set a different tone in relations with Brussels, as well as on key issues such as Ukraine and migration.

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