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In spite of Bologna: Working-class children less likely to study abroad

German students whose parents do not have a university education are still less likely to study abroad, compared to fellow students from the professional classes. In time for the Bologna follow-up conference on April 26-27 in Bucharest, a study conducted by educational sociologist Claudia Finger shows that in spite of European educational reforms, neither regional mobility nor social permeability has increased. more
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Criticism of Europe belongs to the democratic process

Euroscepticism is growing in Europe. EU advocates take critical statements as a threat to the European integration process. How should we deal with Eurosceptics? Is their strong criticism really so irrational and dangerous? WZB researcher Pieter de Wilde and Hans-Jörg Trenz from the University of Oslo have looked into the development and effectiveness of Euroscepticism in political discourse. Their findings can be read in the current issue of the European Journal of Social Theory. more
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Welfare for everyone

American sociologist David Brady advocates a stronger welfare state in the British Guardian. Social policy that slashes benefits for the poorest of the poor and then blames them for their poverty, is missing  the point. An international comparative study shows that welfare states that do not reduce their social spendings during times of crisis have a lower level of poverty long term. more