Dear Sir,
Its normal what the Euro-med in general is facing, moreover we should be surprise if the opposite is happening, and we are in the middle of this Chaos. it is true that we are discussing a Bilateral level of partnership, but all the southern citizens believe that Europe is controlling the methodology of negotiation by imposing some conditions, and using the double standards. just have a look to the israelo-arabe conflict, the syrian file, egypt after Moubarak, Libya, Lebanon and the US daily intervention in the various aspects.

Here comes the role of electrical linkage, as the best option to reduce the risks and improve reliability. I believe that Europe will have to include in its plan the energy imports if it is consistant to the declared objective of renewable energy (20% by 2020).

In my current year of study in Barcelona, on the other side of the Mediterranean facing Lebanon, I was often amused by the striking resemblance between the different Mediterranean communities in welcoming one another and making co-Mediterraneans feel at home. In my "observing" opinion, and at least speaking of Barcelona, the Capital of the Mediterranean, one is only excluded from society if he/she chooses to be. Societies are not complex, a little tolerance opens the doors for mutual respect. I actually feel happy when people here tell me they have never heard of Lebanon, or confuse it with Libya ( the phone company still enlists me as a Libyan instead of Lebanese)...I feel happy because I know that ignorance of the other is what really separates us, not the Mediterannean sea, and although it now seems larger and deeper, we are on the right track and just like it seemed impossible for ex-soviet countries to join the EU 20 years ago, things have indeed worked out smoothly and a multicultural European community is emerging.

Palestinian women fiercely participate in the developing struggle for nationalism: women in Palestine have a word in politics, form committees and organizations for social work, scream against oppression, participate in the Intifada, and throw stones on aggressors while holding their babies in their arms… sleepless women in Palestine also can speak out in art and film-making… Women’s voices are making up history in this Arab country, and in the whole region… Many stories of the immense courage of individual women in Palestine are still to come as long as oppression and aggressions persist…

The resolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict is a strategic priority for Europe, as it seeks to play a role of power broker in the region. For this, it condemns the planned settlement construction of Israel in the occupied Palestinian territory, and believes that the creation of an independent, viable and democratic Palestinian state is in Israel’s interest. But before getting overly involved in these resolutions, it is important to step back and assess the limitations of the EU in the region. If unable to get the consent of the US, the UN and Russia, could the EU develop a separate peace plan for the Middle- East? There is no doubt that a European initiative that lacks American backing is stillborn... once more, could anyone predict if Israel intends to make concessions in this matter and when?…

I hope that more investors adopt the "going green" thing because years ago the cost of using solar systems and getting advantage of renewable systems costed more than those that depended on fossil sources. Because the equipments and arrangements were very expensive and the all in all cost showed that it was not worth it. now that its being taken more seriously I hope that its going to work out as new life style that more people will be convinced to adopt!... GOING GREEN!

Being a journalist myself....i know the urgent need of such a center in order to provide professional training to journalists and not just in Jordan but in all the Arab Countries. Most of the time our universities curriculums have nothing to do with reality especially when it comes to the technical part but all those efforts will be vain if political repression and opression of Freedom of expression remain prevailing especially now with the Cyber Revolution. Before journalism suffered from the dictatorial regimes now in addition to that our destinies also hinges upon business tycoons. We are an endangered specie and a very unique!!!!

Is it really true that minorities live in non-stop fear and neglect? In 2003, during a visit in England, I felt amazed with the frequent numbers of Indians and Pakistani workers in the United Kingdom. I do not find anybody who criticizes them, although, what happened between India and Pakistan, and still happens these days is really so harsh. Besides, the presence of the Jews as minorities in Europe or in the states has the same discrepancy. So I do wonder why we are always judging the nations by the worst men in it. Arabs, yes and Muslims, specifically do their jobs in excellent manners and Islam obliges Muslims to do their jobs in a perfectionist way, since by this one will be rewarded twice.

With the low wages and tax exemption policies that our government is applying to encourage foreign investments and injects more hard currency to our troubled economy, I find it very hard to believe that the government will allocate enough financial resources to support its healthcare reform. The new legal framework, which the government will initially test in the Suez governorate, will hardly cover basic healthcare needs for each family because it will not completely cover major surgical operations for destitute groups and low wages families, which presents large portion of Egypt’s population. I suggest that the government should level-up workers wages limits to ensure complete access to a comprehensive healthcare or apply taxes on foreign and local investors to contribute in covering health insurance bill for low income groups

UNRWA is doing excellent job but need much more support from the UN ,,,,