Category Archives: Stage in European Commission

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Posted on 28/02/2011 by Ginger

This one is very difficult to start, since it means that my stage is over and I am leaving Brussels this evening. The 2 months after Christmas just rushed by so that I did not even notice the time..  I … Continue reading →

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All rise – court is now in session!

Posted on 20/02/2011 by Ginger

Being in Brussels and exploring all the possible EU institutions here sometimes is not enough, and you happen to discover that Luxembourg has quite a few of them, too. Why not go there and experience them yourself? If opportunities arise, … Continue reading →

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Very important stagiaires

Posted on 15/02/2011 by Ginger

I haven’t shared one of the best stories of February, yet. So, on February 1 we had the DG Regio New Year reception (indeed, a month late, it’s a tradition) to coincide with the end of the Cohesion Forum. Since … Continue reading →

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The pearl of the Danube

Posted on 13/02/2011 by Ginger

The last thing I posted was about me starting to pack for Budapest – well, then I guess there is a need for a little recap of the trip there. It started on Friday and we had to meet with … Continue reading →

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Commissioners, strudels, TV, wrong trains and more.

Posted on 28/01/2011 by Ginger

January has been rather nice here and even the weather mostly has been enjoyable – the 2nd decade of January felt very springish, +12’C and sunny, and green grass. Of course, when my sister & mother visited me, it was … Continue reading →

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What’s next after the stage?

Posted on 24/01/2011 by Ginger

Since we came back to BXL after the Christmas break the conversations and social interaction has changed in an instant – if before Christmas we talked about different stuff, discussed our stage experience, holiday plans, etc, then since the first … Continue reading →

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Europe on my doorstep

Posted on 17/12/2010 by Ginger

Since I am a stagiaire at the European headquarters, I should tell you a bit about it, right? In the last few weeks I’ve been quite busy attending different conferences and events about European issues, so I can share :) … Continue reading →

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Africa week

Posted on 12/12/2010 by Ginger

The last week has been quite on an African note for me. Still in BXL, but a lot of Africa themed things around me. Well, considering that I never do anything that is even closely related to Africa back at … Continue reading →

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Winter depression?

Posted on 04/12/2010 by Ginger

Yes, it did happen – I got hit by the winter depression. It came suddenly and I hope it will pass away just as quickly, right now! Go away! Or maybe – well, to sound smarter, I could say that … Continue reading →

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Independence day and Latvians

Posted on 22/11/2010 by Ginger

Funny thing, celebrating the Latvian Independence Day while being abroad. The more time I spend away, the more patriotic and more proud of my country I am becoming. Back at home this usually is just a holiday for me, a … Continue reading →

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