The New Federalist
The New Federalist is the magazine of the Young European Federalists (JEF). It is published three times a year and offers essays and analyses on European issues by JEF members. The New Federalist is also a place where you can learn about upcoming JEF events and read reports by participants of the various international conferences and seminars organised by our organisation.
The New Federalist has been launched in the 1970s and was published on a regular basis until the mid 1990s. After a break in the second half of the 90s it was re-launched in the year 2000.
Contributions to The New Federalist are always welcome. If you would like to be a prospective JEF-journalist please send an e-mail to: tnf@jef-europe.net
Autumn Edition 2007
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CONTENTS
03 a time to say goodbye daniela grech
FUTURE OF JEF
04 time to move on - but where? jan seifert
05 looking back at the referendum campaign peter matjašič
FUTURE OF EUROPE
06 which future after the reform treaty florent banfi
07 the future of the european constitution nastja bratos
08 on the barricades for the reform treaty philippe adriaenssens
INTERVIEWS
09 rays of light and shady spots eva heidbreder and samuele pii
11 asking the ep-representatives to the igc arielle rouby
13 the voice of belarus democracy ecaterina matcov
EVOLVING EUROPE
15 gearing up for the euro - the maltese way josephine borg
16 islamist revival or working democracy? teodor voikinov
18 vox populis: climate change gregor novak
20 climate is changing... silke gebel
ACTIVE JEF
21 exhibiting the vibes with an eye for europe george kipouros
23 looking back at the last two years... asa gunven
25 how much of a federalist are you? sofia tyligada
26 news from the sections vaida jazepčikaite
Spring Edition 2007
The Spring Edition of The New Federalist is out and available both in hard copy from your national sections and in pdf format in this page. This issue of the JEF magazine is full to the brim with interesting articles dealing with a myriad of topics, with special features and interviews as well as the very popular vox pop that has taken us this time on the streets of Ljubljana.
The New Federalist is brought to you by the international Editorial Board that has once again worked very very hard to ensure that this edition reaches you as soon as possible. We hope that you enjoy reading and do not hesitate to email us on tnf@jef.eu with your comments!
You can download TNF here.
CONTENTS
03 50 years on, how together are we? Daniela Grech
04 back on the campaign trail Jan Seifert
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OUR EUROPE
05 get to know the referendum campaign Richard Laming
06 breaking the deadlock: constitution or prostitution Lieven Tack
07 pan-european referendum: a mini analysis Sofia Tyligada
08 european referendum on a european constitution: dream or reality Ecaterina Matkov
10 the commission any federalist should want Jon Worth
11 the commission: mirror of national realities Emmanuel Vallens
12 youth in politics: bulgaria 1989-2007 Mariya Kircheva
13 buzz from jeftalk: on the commission
14 vox populis: euro in slovenia Gregor Novak
16 twilight zone: formulating eu energy policy Tina Fistravec
GLOBAL LEADERS
17 wanted: a european leader Florent Banfi and Maia Bouthors
18 vladimir putin - friend or foe Teodor Voikinov
20 making europe function Emmanuel Vallens, translated by Ecaterina Matkov
EUROPEAN NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICY
22 kosovo's last step towards independence Ilire Agimi
23 enp & southern caucasus: azerbaijan Ann-Kathrin Richter
24 western balkans, europe's past and future Gregor Novak
JEF ACTION
26 speak up europe! George Kipouros
28 youth programme II - the new generation! Vassilis Stamogiannis
29 muzzled europeans deserve more attention Asa Gunven
30 news from the secions Vaida Jazepcikaite
Autumn Edition 2006
The latest edition of The New Federalist is out! Once again, an Editorial Board composed of extremely committed JEFers found all around Europe has come together to provide you with an issue that is full of topics ranging from the world cup to the Lebanese-Israeli conflict, from the Euro-tax to the much debated issue of multilingualism within the EU, as well as a special feature about the political situation in the Western Sahara.
Together with these you will find interviews, the Vox Pop as well as much much more!
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contents
03 dear reader daniela grech
04 jef is gearing up jan seifert
GLOBAL EUROPE
05 the israel-lebanon conflict in so many words gerard said
06 worldcup 2006: a global black-out karen matzke
08 ni hao ma europe! george kipouros
09 G8’s word of honour ecaterina matkov
10 western sahara - a european issue günter lindner and günther sidl
THINKING FEDERALIST
12 europa and its languages florian ziegenbalg
13 a eurotax to finance the european union florent banfi
14 the limits of the eurowide referendum marko bucik
15 pick your favorite federalism lutz hager
INTERVIEW
16 a coherent and effective youth policy ecaterina matkov
EVOLVING EUROPE
18 slovenia: 13th member of the eurozone marko javorsek
19 a union of 27: the sooner, the better corneliu manole
VOX POPULIS
20 youth workers on participation peter matjašic
ACTIVE JEF
22 news from the sections vaida jazepcikaité
28 contact
Summer Edition 2006
The latest edition of The New Federalist is out and ready to be received by all of you! The June/July 2006 issue has already been distributed amongst the participants of the Vienna Citizens’ Convention, and is also planned to be available at the upcoming international seminar in Norway in a few weeks.
This edition is a very special for the Editorial Board composed of Daniela Grech, Peter Matjasic, Samuel Mueller, Ecaterina Matcov, Radostina Zhelyazkova, George Kipouros, Vaida Jazepcikaite, David Hanson and Peter Strempel, as it is the first one in which they have worked all together. The layout continues to improve, and there are also many new sections within the magazine, like The Double Interview, the Vox Populis, and the News from the Sections, whilst retaining sufficient space for the Opinion articles kindly sent to by contributors from all over Europe. The main theme of this issue was Participation, taking into account the national elections that took place in various Member States in the past months together with the demonstrations and manifestations in France, as well as other articles dealing with the rather controversial issue of the European Parliament Seat, Irregular Immigration and the violation of Human rights in Europe.
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contents
03 dear reader daniela grech
04 constitution? straight to the emergency room! jan seifert
EVOLVING EUROPE
05 europe and the sauna george kipouros
06 a european in the italian parliament daniela grech
09 change in italy and a visit to ventotene federico brunelli
10 a hope for democracy in belarus vaida jazepcikaite
11 hungarian parliamentary (s)elections daniel bartha
12 what caused the turmoil in france fabien cazenave & damien routisseau
13 the plight of polish workers in ireland elizabeth lannoo
14 europe and asylum: a promise betrayed jean pierre gautci
REACHING EUROPE
15 e-governance for eu democracy asimakis valavanis
16 do eu blog? jon worth
17 the next generation anne-christine roisin
18 european civil service - a wonderful project jessica pennet
THINKING FEDERALIST
19 vox populis radostina zhelyazkova
21 second citizens' convention in vienna friedhelm frischenschlager & reinout prez
22 european parliament, quo vadis? emmanuel vallens & anders ekberg
24 the services directive: take it or leave it lieven tack
ACTIVE JEF
25 the jef europe foundation thomas heißmeier
26 two stars make a supernova ecaterina matcov
27 life in jef sections vaida jazepčikaité
Spring Edition 2006
The new edition of our JEF magazine is now available also online! Thanks to the work of Peter Matjasic, Samuel Mueller, Daniela Grech and George Kipouros, the rejuvenated TNF has now a brand new layout, while keeping the high standard of articles.
This edition analyses the political developments during the so-called reflection period; gives insight to the situation in Belarus before the presidential elections and takes a closer look at the countries of Western Balkans, each of which is facing its own bumpy road towards a common European future.
You will also find some novelties as our green friend talking and as always news on the active JEF spirit across our continent.
Enjoy your reading!
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CONTENTS:
03|Editorial Peter Matjasic
04|A word of the president Jan Seifert
REFLECTION DEBATE
05|blair blowing the trumpets Georgina Vincent
06|a barcode for europe, bitte! George Kipouros
07|a silent spring for the constitution Piia Pappinen
08|the european citizens's convention Federico Brunelli
09|more soap boxes, more ballot boxes Arthur Krebbers
THINKING FEDERALIST
10|the eu budget: size matters Tero Luoma
11|growth and employment potential Harald Stieber
12|for a europe that invests in the future Alfonso Iozzo
13|on foreign europeans Gustavo
13|federal alert ĺsa Gunvén
EVOLVING EUROPE
14|a bubble of freedom Jens-Kristian Lütken
16|belarus in the wake of the elections Andrew Martselev
17|three visions for a final status of kosovo Isak Gllogovci & Fehmi Hajra
18|changing balkans in an evolving europe Gorica Atanasova
19|serbia's rocky trip to europe Peter Strempel
20|the future of bosnia and herzegovina Jasna Hadzalic
21|speak softly and carry a big stick Dominik Bertram
ACTIVE JEF
22|get visable! youth forum mobility campaign Maria Farrugia
23|duffenhuber action ĺsa Gunvén & Anne-Christine Roisin
24|welcoming the new executive bureau Daniela Grech
25|may we introduce...
26|sharing the mediterranean Amaria Cilia & Nathalie Farrugia
27|contact
Autumm Edition 2005
The Autumm issue of The New Federalist is out! This issue deals mostly with the Ratification process of the European Constitution.
You can download it at:
TNF Autumm 2005 - Federalism, if not now when? if not us, who? -low resolution-
TNF Autumm 2005 - Federalism, if not now when? if not us, who? -medium resolution-
A list of articles can be found below.
Download the online version on this page either in color or in black and white! For those who want to be included in the list for the next issue contact the secretariat at info(at)jef-europe.net.
Editorial, Arielle Rouby
Part I: The deadlocked ratification process?
The French Campaign and it’s consequences, Florent Banfi and Ian de Bondt 4
The Dutch say “Nee” to the European Union Constitution, Daniel Schut 5
When the going gets tough, the tough get going, Siri Holland 6
For or against, Vaida Jazepcikaite 7
Austria’s ratification - a more silent YES, Peter Strempel 8
The Cypriot Yes- Why we should be worried, Eleni Georgiou 9
Part II: The period of reflection - what next?
The ratification process is dead, Long live the Constitution, Marko Bucik 10
My vision of JEF, Christian Wenning 11
Is there a future for federalism in Europe? More than ever! Sandra Fernandes 12
Federalism... if not now, when? Joan-Marc Simon 13
Part III: Moving Europe
The bęte noir of Europe, Piia Pappinen 14
Is enlargement still possible after the current EU crisis? Radostina Zhelyazkova and Iva Dincheva 15
Fortress Europe for joint counter terrorist action? Ecaterina Matcov 16
Part IV: Living Europe
Cultural Capitals in Europe, George Kipouros 17
Part V: Activity Reports
Belgium Training days, Belgium, Tilff, Daniela Grech 18
International Summer University Brave New Europe, Slovenia, Ljubljana, Matej Crnjavic
Technical Information
List of JEF-Sections
Spring Edition 2005
 The Spring issue of The New Federalist is out! This issue deals mostly with the Ratification process of the European Constitution, and the EU’s relations with third countries such as the US and Serbia Montenegro. A list of articles can be found below.
Download the online version on this page either in colour or in black and white! For those who want to be included in the list for the next issue contact the secretariat at info(at)jef-europe.net.
Editorial, Arielle Rouby 3
On going Ratification process
First Ratification, Then Information?, Tina Fistravec 4
The Spanish referendum: the path to follow or a lost opportunity?, Ferran J. Lloveras 5
The Lame Ratification of Mr Berlusconi, Massimo Contri & Francesco Ferrero 6
Greece: Missing Out the Constitution Debate?, Tolis Mandralis 7
The ratification European Constitution in Germany, Florian Ziegenbalg 8
Bolkenstein, Barroso and the knock-on effect on the ratification process, David Soldini 9
The Constitutional Debates in The Netherlands, Daniel Schut 10
Malta’s [non]debate on the Ratification – does the end justify the means?, Daniela Grech 11
What on earth is going on in the UK?, Kay Ritchie 12
The ratification process and the “Swiss special case”, Dominik Gerber 13
What next?
We have a European Constitution, Giovanni Biava 14
JEF between the European and the Federal Constitution : The challenge of building a European civil society,
Asa Gunven 15
Moving Europe
Europe, where is the feel-good?, Jon Worth 16
EU-US relations: Are Americans From Mars and Europeans From Venus?, Ecaterina Matcov 17
A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action, A EUROPEAN WIDE NO
CAMPAIGN: SHOULD WE BE AFRAID?, Toni Giugliano 18
European Union and Serbia – An Odd Couple, Marko Nikolic 19
Living Europe
Tour de YES!BUS, George Kipouros 20
Observer at the election in Ukraine, “As an international observer in Ukraine”, Charlotte Clément 21
Activity Reports
Give Europe your say! – Face the Constitution debate, Elina Kisski and Saray Espejo 22
Exploring the Constitution in a Wintry Berlinhreir, Asa Gunven 22
Dinner for 25 – Solidarity and Equal Rights in the EU, Borut Cink 23
Lyon Seminar, Patricia Golfier and Jessica Pennet 23
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Winter 2004 Edition
The Winter 2004 edition of the New Federalist is out! Here you can find the online version that deals mostly with Turkey and its eventual membership of the European Union and the latest events in the Ukrainan political scene. The articles which can be find inside this edition are the following:
Editorial, Arielle Rouby 
Turkey
How far can the European Union expand?, Matej Zakonjšek
Is it the right moment for negotiations with Turkey?, Philipp Hessel and Florian Ziegenbalg
Turkish denial or European uneasiness?, Sandra Fernandes
A warm welcome to a democratic Turkey in the EU, Tina Levysohn and Jakob Hansen
Turkey: a fundamental choice, Ferran J. Lloveras
Understanding today’s Turkey, Odile Bour
New Neighbourhood Policy
On the battlefield of democracy in Belarus, Jens-Kristian Lütken
Moldovans and the EU’s New Neighbourhood Policy, Ana Porumbrica
Wind of Change in Ukraine, Tanja Katsbert
What future for Ukraine in the European Neighbourhood Policy?, Nina Baumeister
Ukraine: Never Be The Same Again, Vitaly Pedchenko
Moving Europe
2004: The Point of no Return, Peter Bancroft
Where’s the EU in the new UN Security Council proposal?, Lorenzo Cirio
YES- Campaign for the ratification of the European Constitution, Marko Bucik
The Accidental Ratification, Aurimas Andrulis
Living Europe
As a young unmarried Western woman in Istanbul, Odile Bour
EU already in 10 towns of Serbia and Montenegro!, Aleksander Borisavljevic
Activity Reports
SEE Training days, Bosnia and Herzegovina, September 2004, Katarina Grgas and Mitja Brus
The Malta Incubator: New Sections’ Training, Malta, October 2004, Steve Attard
JEF fights for transparent elections in Ukraine from Brussels, Saray Espejo Benito
Europe close to its citizens: France, December 2004,
Christian Kilpfel
Technical Information
Call for contributions, Calendar of Events 22
List of JEF-Sections 23
Yes Campaign Back
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Autumn 2004 Edition
The Autumn edition of the New Federalist can be downloaded here
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Summer 2004 edition - special European elections
The Summer 2004 edition of the New Federalist can be downloaded here.
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You want a few copies for your campaign activities? Order them from the European secretariat!
This special edition “Give Europe a Face!” contents:
- Give Europe a Constitution, Nikos Lambropoulos
- Which faces for Europe? Feature Interviews, Arielle Rouby
- Poland lost in the fog, Maciej Tysnicki
- The first European Parliament elections in the Czech Republic, Ondrej Kucrera
- Time for the big bang!, Matteo Garavoglia
- Give Europe a Local Face, Allan Siao Ming Witherick
- Now Give European Citizens a Vote, Philipp Hessel
- The Active Commitment for a JEF section in Ireland, Alexander Martin Sadrina
- How many centers of Europe do we have?, Sigita Šeckute
- Imagine Peace and Prosperity in the Mediterranean, Steven Attard
- The Euro-Mediterranean partnership: Stakes At Stake, Nazim Benhabid
- Seminar Reports:
* Kosovo Seminar Isak Gllogovci
* Barcelona Seminar Albert Padrós
* Paris Seminar Virginie Delaury
* Belarus Seminar Sandra A.M. Lapkovska
- JEF EP Campaign 2004 - Give Europe a Face, Allan Siao Ming Witherick
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Special online content - full lenght Interviews of the European Youth political parties
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The next few weeks are going to be exceptionally important for the future: Ten new member states are entering the EU;
The European Parliament elections are taking place; and most likely
The first European Constitution will be adopted before the end of June.
We, JEF, want to "Give Europe A Face";
give Europe a President,
give it a Constitution,
give it a human face!
But what faces do the Young European parties want to give to Europe?
Representatives of ECOSY, FYEG, LYMEC, and YEPP kindly accepted to be
interviewed and the full versions are provided here to download.
Download file 450 Kb
Shortened versions can be found in the Summer 2004 edition of The New
Federalist.
Spring-Summer 2003
The latest edition of TNF has been published mid-June. It will be published online mid-August.
If you want to receive a hard copy and subscribe, please send a message to the European secretariat entitled "TNF subscribtion".
Winter 2003 Edition
The Winter 2003 edition of The New Federalist can be downloaded here - PDF file, 8mb.
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