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Why the word “Okupa” is Sparking Fear and Chaos in Spain

In the last few days, we have seen a subject sneaking into television grids with even more virulence than the COVID-19 pandemic. I am talking…

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In Spain, people are stealing other’s homes while they are out. And they are getting away with it. #Okupas #SinceYouAsked

Why the word "Okupa" is Sparking Fear and Chaos in Spain – Euro Babble

In the last few days, we have seen a subject sneaking into television grids with even more virulence than the COVID-19 pandemic. I am talking about what is referred to as the "Okupas" - that has been dominating the news from all over the country for some time now. The insecurity that it causes us a

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Let's crowdsource! Taking decisions with citizens and not for them

Increasing citizens democratic participation in the EU.

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3 weeks 3 days ago

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3 weeks 4 days ago

The COVID_19 pandemic highlighted Spain's lack of economic “punch." Is this tourist favourite now at the mercy of the so-called…

What Spain Expects From the EU – Euro Babble

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the lack of economic fragility in Spain - still at the mercy of the so-called frugal countries...

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1 month 6 days ago

The end of the #MFF negotiations had us wondering... do the Dutch hate the poor? Are they basically the new…

The MFF Negotiations: Has Rutte Made a Frugal Fool of Himself? – Euro Babble

Photo: Dutch PM Mark Rutte © Stephanie Lecocq/Pool/AP Last month, the European Council finally managed, to agree on Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), outlining the EU's long-term budget from 2021 until 2027. The highest budget in the EU’s history came, with the ability of the Union, to raise...

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