Europe in Crisis: As part of their 10-year anniversary, Room for Discussion have reserved the month of October to debating institutions in crisis. This week, they invited Neelie Kroes to talk about the current state of the European Union and some of its pressing problems. As a follow-up to our Sunday article, here are some
CONTINUE READING

Neelie Kroes is, in short, a woman of power. Born in 1941 in Rotterdam, she is a Dutch and European politician for the liberal VVD party. Being said to have broken every glass ceiling, she was former European Commissioner for Competition and Digital Agenda (2004-2014), first female underminister at the Ministry of Transport, Public Works
CONTINUE READING

On Wednesday October 3rd, you maybe had the chance to attend Carles Puigdemont’s interview held by Room for Discussion. Talking with the two interviewers, he explained that it was undoubtedly difficult to live away from his native country and his family, but he made one thing clear: he still feels at home in Belgium, because
CONTINUE READING

Carles Puigdemont Journalist and politician, Carles Puigdemont i Casamajó became president of the Government of Catalonia in 2016. His term was a relatively short one by leaving his charge in 2017, when he was dismissed by the Spanish Central Government after an unilateral declaration of Independence. Nowadays, he lives in Belgium, being sought by Spain
CONTINUE READING