Eurosphere agenda: “The European Commission’s new anti-leak strategy has been leaked…

The Brief: Commission’s anti-leak strategy leaks

EurActiv.com by James Crisp

It’s almost too perfect. The European Commission’s new anti-leak strategy has been leaked.

open Democracy News Analysis – by Francisco Núñez, Román Martín and Aurora Labio

The political parties, professions and media that were registered as the most active in the Twitter storm #DiaMundialdelosRefugiados were those from the centre left.

Candles next to an image of Aylan Kurdi, during a gathering to condemn the death of migrants on their way to Europe, in Barcelona, September, 2015.Emilio Morenatti/Press Association.

“A large dysfunctional family”: reflections on the Labour party conference

open Democracy News Analysis – by Ellie Mae O’Hagan

The conference saw an emboldened Left and a dejected Blairite camp, both struggling to come to terms with the new political terrain.

Sexism row grips German politics and shakes CDU

BBC News | Europe | World Edition

German CDU politician Jenna Behrends sparks a furore about sexism after a male colleague called her a “sweet mouse”.

Welcoming refugees despite the state

open Democracy News Analysis – by Cameron Thibos and Bue Rübner Hansen

Cities and activists across Europe are fighting their national governments to better welcome refugees.

Bue Rübner Hansen explains Barcelona’s project of bringing refugees into the city. Duration: 2:00.

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