This article presents an argument in favour of a EU-wide civilian service as the first pillar of a strengthened European identity.

We have followed two weeks of the German electoral campaign on Twitter, and we found that the rightwing nationalist Alternative für Deutschland dominates Twitter conversation.

On Sunday, German citizens are called to renew their national Parliament. Meanwhile in France, Macron’s labour market reform is dividing the public opinion and social partners.

This week’s public debate focuses on the reactions to Juncker’s State of the Union address, and on ideas on how to reform the EU.