Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Refinery workers vote to end strike

Romain talked to us about this article from the BBC.
Here is an excerpt from another article which deals with the consequences of the resolution of the dispute.

"But the resolution has left some wondering where this leaves European Union law. Under the EU's Posted Workers Directive, foreign workers can be brought in on a temporary basis, as long as they enjoy the same rights and pay as their local counterparts."
Can the E.U. survice times of crisis when protectionism seems to be raising its head again?

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Ilha das Flores

A school mate of yours told me to watch this video.I followed his advice.The island of flowers is like the Cape of Good Hope, oxymoronic...
I was absolutely stunned.It is in French but never mind.Watch it!!!

Monday, February 2, 2009

Here is an audio text selected from the 2008 CCP oral exam. Download it and listen to it on your MP3.