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"We see ourselves as a bridge between Europe and organised civil society" (Photo: EESC / Godelieve Vandamme)

Bridging the gap and bringing citizens closer

Europe has a problem. Its citizens no longer understand what the European Union is for.

"Brussels" has long been notorious for being too distant from the general public, and for not taking the public’s concerns seriously enough.

"Europe", as such, is barely comprehensible to the public, its procedures and players remain largely unknown.

Since the failure of the constitutional referendums in France and the Netherlands, if not before, Europe can no longer close its eyes to w...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

"We see ourselves as a bridge between Europe and organised civil society" (Photo: EESC / Godelieve Vandamme)

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Author Bio

Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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