Politics
Voting in the UK in a Nutshell
As usual, every vote counts, so we have taken the time to guide you through the process that is casting yours.
Considering Religion and Feminism
As French MPs recommend banning religious symbols on grounds of gender equality, Running in Heels looks at whether feminism and religion can really be reconciled.
The Long, Hard Road to Brussels
Talks about European Union accession by candidate countries have resumed; we take a look at how the EU might change over the next few years.
Poverty in Europe: The European Third World?
2010 is the ‘European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion’. We look at how widespread poverty is across the continent.
French Commission Backs Veil Ban
A report states that requiring women to cover their faces is against the French principles of secularism and equality.
We Don’t Talk About Politics
Mumbling over Marx and stuttering over Silvio… Running In Heels takes a look at why so many of us shy away from the big P.
Cash or Card? Rising Consumer Debt in Europe
Although American spending habits highlight all that is wrong with consumerism, it appears Europe has adopted the American debt and consumer mindset.
Immigration up North
What’s the lay of the land when it comes to immigration policy in Scandinavia? What are the attitudes of Swedes, Danes, Norwegians and Finns these days?
The Highs and Lows of 2009
The clock is soon to strike twelve but before we greet the new year, Running in Heels remembers the stories, scandals and surprises of 2009.
Feeling the Heat: Women and Climate Change
As the Copenhagen Summit draws to a disappointing close, Running In Heels takes a look at how global warming affects women.
