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Dossier: Getting the Hang of the EU

August 31, 2008
https://p.dw.com/p/F81G
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Feel like the European Union is hard to grasp? Try taking a fresh (and slightly humorous) look at it with this special collection of articles.

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Joining the Club

What defines a country as European these days? Geography, humanist tradition -- or foreign policy?
August 31, 2008
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Laughing at Ourselves

Laughing at the diverse cultures and stereotypes within the EU could be a sign of real integration.
August 30, 2008
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Daily Bread

There is no better way to appreciate the complexity of life in the EU than by reading its menu.
August 23, 2008
Anti Lisbon Graffiti Dublin, Ireland, Friday, June, 13, 2008.

Journey Through Jargon

EU jargon leaves most people lost in a sea of place names. Here's what they mean and refer to.
August 17, 2008
Map of Europe covered in heart symbols

European Identity

Ever more countries call themselves the Heart of Europe. But who can stake the rightful claim?
August 9, 2008