Manili's Mission: Creating a European identity
Manili is doing what no one has done before: making people proud of Europe. How? Wear the flag and live the European lifestyle.
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In this thinktank, the Manili team, our volunteers and various guests publish their thoughts on Manili and Europe. We wish you an enjoyable read!
Philipp Saueracker
- Aug 5
- 2 min
How to make democracy fun? Let’s govern Europe via web conference!
The way the decision-making process works in today's democracy is outdated. More proximity to citizens is needed.
Alexandre Météreau
- Jul 22
- 2 min
The world is going down in flames. Meanwhile, in the EU...
Peace is the EU's greatest achievement. In this conflictual world, it's time to remember its perks. Guest-Article by Alexandre Météreau
Mila Gardini
- Jul 15
- 1 min
The Team behind Manili
Manili's team is steadily expanding 😍 Manili was founded by Adrian and Elias. Currently, the team can count on a total of 6 members!
Elias Barth
- Jul 8
- 1 min
Futura font: Banned by the nazis, it is now a symbol of democracy.
Manili uses the Futura typeface for several products and its logo. The Bauhaus font creates a connection to a democratic Europe.
Philipp Saueracker
- Jun 26
- 2 min
Why protesting against the far-right isn't enough
If you want to stop extreme parties, you have to do more than just waving flags. Social involvement is required.
Alexandre Météreau
- Oct 1, 2023
- 3 min
Why Europeans don't give a damn about Brussels’ politics
EU politics seem boring - only few are interested in it. Alexandre Météreau proposes an unusual approach to tackle this problem.
Elias Barth
- Jul 29, 2023
- 2 min
A brief history of Manili
Brexit: the end of the UK in the EU was the beginning of Manili. But why does Manili exist and how did it all begin? A brief story.
Adrian Bär
- Jul 27, 2023
- 2 min
What does the name "Manili" stand for?
The name Manili is composed of the first letters of the cities Maastricht, Amsterdam, Nice and Lisbon. EU history was made in these cities.
Elias Barth
- May 10, 2023
- 3 min
Do we need an EU-army? A pro and con debate
Is a common army necessary for the security of the EU? Or is it just an unrealistic dream that weakens NATO?
Elias Barth
- Apr 30, 2023
- 3 min
A direct election of the EU Commission president is necessary
The powerful EU Commission does not really have democratic legitimacy. An election by European citizens is overdue.
Philipp Zeile
- Apr 25, 2023
- 3 min
By train through Europe
Philipp Zeile talks about his experience with high-speed trains and Interrail in a guest article
Elias Barth
- Apr 20, 2023
- 1 min
The phoenix should become a symbol of the EU
Like the Phoenix rising from its ashes, Europe was able to flourish in peace after the Second World War.
Elias Barth
- Apr 10, 2023
- 3 min
“Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?”
Former US Foreign Minister Kissinger is said to have made this statement. It sums up a leadership issue that urgently needs to be clarified.
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