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The neighbour next-door - Russia in Transformation
19/04/2012
This web documentary appears as the European Union and the Russian Federation continue to advance wide-ranging, sometimes difficult negotiations towards a new Partnership and Cooperation Agreement governing future relations.
It seeks to break stereotypes and show the human side of the rapid push for modernisation taking place in Russia today.
It presents characters that are ordinary and extraordinary at the same time; people whose lives and visions speak beyond the borders of their vast country.
In the words of one, 'Russia today is nothing like it was 10 years ago. In the next 10 years it will be nothing like it is now'.
EU/US – Global Partners, Global Responsibilities
25/11/2011
The European Union and the United States are two of the most important players on the global scene, representing one of the most significant bilateral relationships in the world. Together, they encompass over 800 million people, which is 12% of the global population. Close transatlantic relations between Europe and America go back a long way, and still today they share common values and maintain close cultural, economic, social and political ties.
This web-documentary investigates the three main pillars of EU US relations: economic ties, joint foreign and security actions and global challenges. It has been designed as a one-stop shop where you can find all the necessary information to gain an insight into the sheer breadth and depth of EU US relation.
EU/China - A Strategic Partnership
09/11/2011
The rise of China is one of the principal strategic issues facing countries across the globe. Europe’s relationship with China has been mainly commercial. However, as China’s global reach and impact grows, dialogue and cooperation between EU and Beijing becomes more political and more strategic, in spite of some tensions over subjects such as trade and human rights.
This audio slideshow, recounted by two experts, covers the pillars of the EU China relationship, highlighting the strategic dialogue, trade and economic matters, the political dialogue and global challenges, people to people exchanges and the future of the EU-China relationship.
27/10/2011
The EU, as one of the world's biggest importers of energy such as oil, gas and coal, is a major player on the international energy market. This makes our continent dependent on foreign energy supplies. To improve its energy security and limit the risks linked to energy dependency, the EU aims to develop better interconnectivity, flexibility, diversification and modernisation of networks and secure new supply routes for its energy.
On this web-documentary, energy experts discuss EU energy security for the present and future. Interviews are illustrated by graphs, maps and additional information to clearly communicate what the energy issues are.