Europolitics
is marking a major milestone: publication of the 5,000th issue of its daily. Over 43 years, several generations of journalists keen to anticipate and explain the facts have enabled several generations of readers to follow closely the different steps of European integration, small and large alike.
This anniversary issue is an opportunity for the editorial and sales teams to express their gratitude to all subscribers and advertisers who have placed their trust in us and continue to do so,…
5000 issues of Europolitics43 years of passion and perseveranceA tribute by Marc Paoloni, co-founder and former managing editor of EuropoliticsA new start for EuropeJean-Claude Juncker's article for Europolitics' 5000th editionEuropolitics in the days of the Cold WarStaff member Anne Eckstein remembers the days when certain 'fellow journalists' were in fact spiesEuropolitics – Europe's watchful eyeMessage from Martin Schulz, European Parliament president1972-2015: Three generations of Europolitics readers43 years ago, Europolitics and the first European dynasties were born. The Maguire family from Ireland were part of this history..."We should put a eurozone treaty on the drawing board"Interview with Yves Thibault de Silguy, commissioner from 1995 to 1999 with responsibility for preparing the transition to the euroOpening up the Commission press roomThe push for transparency trumped the critics"Europolitics is the best way to stay informed"Message from Manfred Weber, EPP group president in European Parliament"Specialist source of choice for key European stakeholders"Message from Jerzy Buzek (EPP, Poland), European Parliament president 2009-2012“Highlighting values and talent”Message from Philippe Busquin, commissioner responsible for scientific research (1999-2004)A trip down memory lane with a former Commission spokesmanInterview with Willy Hélin, former Commission spokesmanWhen the European Parliament worked without computersInformation gathering was rudimentary, but all things considered it worked pretty well“I learnt my job in Europolitics' editorial department”Interview with Françoise Laborde, French journalist and writerThey helped make EuropoliticsA tribute to the army of scribblers who have contributed to Europolitics over its 43 years of existenceEurope’s potential leaders look to the futureEuropolitics organised for the first time in its history an essay competition for the 2014-2015 intake of Commission trainees