Day: July 19, 2017

Research Headlines – Close to home: involvement of diasporas in homeland conflicts and reconstruction

When war displaces large populations, refugees and their descendants form diasporas. They are far from home and spread across countries, but many remain involved in homeland politics. In a comparative study of diasporas and contested sovereignty from the Balkans, the Caucasus and the Middle East, EU researchers reveal how diasporas

Speaking points by Commissioner Thyssen on the 201Employment and Social Developments in Europe review (ESDE Report)

European Commission – Speech – [Check Against Delivery] Brussels, 17 July 2017 Speech by Commissioner Thyssen in charge of Employement, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility   Ladies and gentlemen, From my first day in office, my priority has been investing in Europe’s people; because the European Union is and…