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Roma Portal
27 January 2010We invite you to visit the brand new EU Roma web portal: www.ec.europa.eu/roma The Roma web portal works as a central source to gather and present information on Commission activities...
Student Essay Competition
2 November 2009Student essay competition Win £200 and have your work published online Communicating Europe: Is the EU getting through to you? Communicating with the public has been a primary concern for the Barroso Commission...
Lincoln Law School hosts international conference, 6 November 2009
20 October 2009The Lincoln Law School hosts an international 1-day-conference on "The EU as a 'Global Player' in the Field of Human Rights", to be held at the University of Lincoln...
Nominations sought for "debating Europe" awards
20 July 2009EurActiv, the independent media portal specialising in EU affairs, is looking for nominations for its 2009 "Debating Europe nationally" awards. The awards recognise successfully carried out ideas for debating Europe...
“Imagine a new world” photo competition
9 July 2009If you love photography and are an amateur or professional photographer, photography student or you feel yourself talented, why not seize the chance to participate to the "Imagine a...
European Maritime Day 2009
29 April 2009The European Maritime Day is celebrated on 20 May each year. More details on the European Maritime Day from http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs/maritimeday/index_en.html
EU Organic Logo Competition
22 April 2009An EU Competition to create a fresh new logo for organic products has been launched. The competition is open to design and art students from the EU who are over...
EESC Civil Society Prize
22 April 2009EESC civil society prize: Call for nominations opened For the third time, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will award the EESC prize for organised civil society. The prize...
Spring Day for Europe 2009
14 April 2009SPRING DAY FOR EUROPE 2009 www.springday2009.net Schools can register on-line NOW for this annual campaign to organise activities bringing a European dimension into the classroom. Registration is FREE and there is...
European Parliament Elections 4 June 2009 (for UK)
14 April 2009More information about the elections on the European Parliament website: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/elections2009/default.htm?language=EN
TellBarroso.eu
2 April 2009How do you think the EU could improve your life? I invite you to join tellBarroso.eu! In an effort to respond to European citizens opinion and priorities, tellBarroso.eu offers you...
Travelling in Europe
2 February 2009Travelling in Europe is a leaflet which gives information about how easy leisure travel is in the EU. In addition to the leaflet and the web-site, the information can...
European Year of Creativity and Innovation launched
12 January 2009Special ambassadors to the European Year, who attended the launch, welcomed the commissioner's call to make additional funding available to improve the bloc's competitiveness, suggesting that it should be...
Red Tape Reduction Award
12 January 2009A competition for the Best Idea for Red Tape Reduction Award - which was initiated by the 'High Level Group of Independent Stakeholders on Administrative Burdens - has been...
European SME week
8 January 2009The first European SME Week, taking place from 6 to 14 May 2009, is a campaign to promote entrepreneurship across Europe and to inform entrepreneurs about support available for...
EU Prize for literature
2 December 2008New European Union prize for literature The European Commission is launching a new European Union prize for contemporary literature. The aim is to put the spotlight on the creativity and...
Europe's digital Library is launched
20 November 2008The European Commission, The British Library, The Louvre and over 1,000 other cultural organisations throughout Europe have combined forces to bring Europeana, Europe's multimedia online library, to the public...
Europe in Our Region
10 November 2008Key points from the 'Europe in Our Region: finding opportunities and promoting success' event held at Lumley Castle, Chester le Street on Friday 24 October 2008 The Brussels Open Days...
Young translators' contest
22 October 2008Enrolment for young translators' contest starts today EU secondary schools can now enrol for the second edition of the Juvenes Translatores (young translators) contest, launched by the European Commission in...
2009: European Year of Creativity and Innovation
23 September 20082009 to be the European Year of Creativity and Innovation The European Commission welcomes the news that today the European Parliament, meeting in plenary session in Brussels, has, by adopting...
Traineeships for people with disabilities
21 August 2008Programme of traineeships for people with disabilities The European Parliament promotes equality of opportunity and encourages applications from women and men with disabilities for its traineeship programmes. In 2006, as...
5 minute Survey
21 August 2008The European Commission has developed a short survey for people who use its websites and services. More responses from the UK would be appreciated! The survey should only take around...
EU Education Resource for Primary Schools
16 July 2008The Representation of the European Commission in the UK has reprinted its brochure "Passport to the European Union". It is suitable for primary schools and for First Year secondary...
European Health Insurance card
15 July 2008The European Health Insurance Card: don't leave on holiday without it! Four years after its launch, 173 million people have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in their pocket. Citizens...
Working for Nature - European internships
15 July 2008In the framework of its project ' Working for Nature - Nature for Working ', EUROPARC Federation - the umbrella organisation of Europe's protected areas - launched the first...
Air Transport: New rights for people with reduced mobility
15 July 2008Are you a person with a disability or reduced mobility? Are you interested in travelling by air? Would you like to receive assistance adapted to your needs? European legislation...
European Parliament Grants 2009
10 July 2008The European Parliament has just published a Call for Proposals for its 2009 information and communication grants. More information on the Call for Proposals and on how to submit a...
European Green Capital Award
10 July 2008This award has been conceived by the European Commission to promote and reward the efforts of local authorities in improving the environment. More information can be found at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/europeangreencapital/about.html Europe is...
French Presidency of the EU Council
10 July 2008More details about the French Presidency of the EU Council can be found on this website: http://www.ue2008.fr/PFUE/lang/en/accueil
New website for researchers
10 July 2008The European Commission has launched a new website for researchers. EURAXESS - Researchers in motion will provide researchers with easy access to information in four main areas: EURAXESS Services: information...
Consultation on Deforestation
10 July 2008The European Commission has launched a new consultation on deforestation and its impact on climate change and biodiversity loss. The consultation applies to organisations and to individuals. This internet consultation...
European Commission's lobby register
25 June 2008Commission's lobby register: it's time to sign up The European Commission launched today its online register of interest representatives. All interest representatives engaged in influencing the policy formulation and decision-making...
Public Opinion on the EU
24 June 2008http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/index_en.htm
European Parliament Grants
18 June 2008The 2009 Annual Programme of grants from the European Parliament has just been published online. Offering financial assistance to non-profit making creative and innovative projects which focus on providing...
Advanced Diploma in European Studies
12 June 2008EUROPEAN COLLEGE OF PARMA FOUNDATION ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN EUROPEAN STUDIES (ADES) 2008-2009 POST-GRADUATE INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY PROGRAMME ON THE EUROPEAN UNION CONTENTS Institutions, law, economics and policies of the European Union PERIODOctober 2008 -...
Call for Proposals 2008 - Culture Programme
11 June 2008Calls for proposals 2008 -Culture Programme (2007-2013) Published in OJ C141, 7 June 2008 Implementation of the programme actions: multi-annual co-operation projects; co-operation measures; special action (third countries); and support...
Young translators' contest
19 May 2008Commission launches a second edition of the young translators' contest EU Member States' school students can try their hand at translation in the second edition of "Juvenes Translatores" (young translators)...
South Devon College Europe Day Celebrations
7 May 2008Celebration displays within South Devon College, focusing on the Year of Intercultural Dialogue, culminating in a quiz with a lucky prize draw on Friday the 9th
European Youth Parliament assembles in London
29 April 2008The Foreign and Commonwealth Office hosted the European Youth Parliament (EYP) South East regional conference on the 22nd April in London. United Kingdom has been participating in EYP since...
Alterego Competition
17 April 2008Imagine you were born in another European country, who would you be? Where would you go? How would you behave? What would you like most? What would you look...
Giant Euro Quiz
16 April 2008Want to be a record breaker? 9th May is Europe Day! This year the Office of the European Parliament in Scotland and the London Office are organising a Giant Pub...
Springday 2008 for schools
2 April 2008This year again, the European Commission launches Spring Day for Europe, an initiative aiming to teach 7-17 pupils about the EU, via an electronical platform. Spring Day for Europe...
Public consultation on food for the most deprived
2 April 2008Public consultation on "Food Distribution for the Most Deprived Persons" is open till 14/05/08. Charitable bodies, government services and all interested NGOs, as well as the general public are invited...
eTwinning
17 March 200835,000 schools now involved in eTwinning virtual school partnerships eTwinning is an EU initiative to encourage schools to network with each other over the internet. In the three years since...
European Parliament at 50
13 March 2008The European Parliament is celebrating its 50th anniversary. On this occasion, it has searched through Parliament's video and sound archives to bring you a unique look back on half...
Policy priorities 2009
11 March 2008Commission presents policy priorities for 2009 The Commission has today presented its Annual Policy Strategy setting out its political priorities for 2009. It outlines the Commission's policy objectives in five...
Treaty of Lisbon
11 March 2008To learn more about the Treaty of Lisbon, visit http://europa.eu/lisbon_treaty/index_en.htm
Small Business Act
19 February 2008http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/08/165&type=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en The European Commission's commitment to small enterprises: Small Business Act On 31st of January, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the content of a European "Small Business Act"....
Giant Euro Quiz for Europe Day
11 February 2008To respond to the general public's plea for more EU information, the UK Office of the European Parliament has designed a Quiz Book (400+ questions, 20 individual rounds) on...
New Enterprise Europe Network
6 February 2008The new Enterprise Europe Network will be launched by European Commission Vice-President Günter Verheugen on 6 February 2008 in Brussels. It builds on the strengths of the previous Euro...
Euro funding boost for Aberdeen disability project
30 January 2008http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/acci/web/site/CouncilNews/pr/pr_vinci_300108.asp
Study on unleashing talent and creativity in Europe
29 January 2008European Commission to launch study on unleashing talent and creativity in Europe Representatives from the EU's Culture Ministries met in Cannes on 27 January to discuss the challenges facing the...
Clean urban transport
24 January 2008Promoting Clean Urban Transport: CIVITAS CIVITAS is an EU initiative that helps cities to test integrated actions for sustainable, clean and energy-efficient urban transport. The EC's Green Paper published on...
Debate Europe relaunch
22 January 2008Have your say on the EU Log on and sign in to the new Debate Europe website to express your views and interact live with EU commissioners on 29 January. Is...
New European Prize for young people
9 January 2008A new European prize for young people is being launched this month. It's aimed at young people aged between 16 and 30 who have been involved with projects helping...
EU budget 2008
7 January 2008Breakdown of the EU budget 2008 Click here to see a breakdown of the EU budget 2008 EU budget 2008: biggest share to go on boosting economic growth In 2008, for the...
Charter of Fundamental Rights
7 January 2008Charter of Fundamental Rights: the Presidents of the Commission, European Parliament and Council sign and solemnly proclaim the Charter in Strasbourg On 12th December 2007, the Presidents of the Commission,...
Europe's best successes
7 January 2008To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome - the birth of the EU - the European Commission has published a new booklet and...
European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008
7 January 2008Bring the peoples of Europe 'Together in diversity!' Campaign launch of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008 On 4 December 2007, the European Commission is launching...
European Qualifications Framework
7 January 2008The European Qualifications Framework: major benefits for citizens and employers throughout Europe The European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Youth, Mr Ján Figel', today launched the European Qualifications Framework...
Liverpool is European Capital of Culture 2008
2 January 2008Liverpool is organising some 350 events . most of them free - a mix of art, architecture, dance, cinema, cuisine and theatre. Liverpool 2008 hopes to draw a million...
Treaty of Lisbon
17 December 2007If you want to know more about the Treaty of Lisbon, check the website just launched by the European Commission: http://europa.eu/lisbon_treaty/index_en.htm
YOUTH IN ACTION Partner request or organisation in Italy
15 November 2007Here is a partner request from a training and research centre in Italy. For further information interested parties can contact them directly below: Lieze Bakelant and Isabella Lamboglia CONTACTS: I.Re.Forr - Contrada Malvaccaro...
Tackling poverty requires integrated solutions
15 November 2007Tackling poverty requires integrated solutions Brussels 17-10-2007. The European Commission today called for a renewed commitment to social justice by proposing a new, holistic approach to tackling poverty and promoting...
European Young Journalist Award
15 November 2007"Enlarge your vision" - European Young Journalist Award on EU Enlargement The Commission's Directorate-General for Enlargement in cooperation with the European Youth Press association[1] launched today a pan-European competition for...
Development Youth Prize competition
30 October 2007The Development Youth Prize is a competition in which young people aged 16-18 from EU Member States can participate by submitting artworks to highlight development co-operation in Africa. Submissions...
Guide to EU funding
29 October 2007The European Commission publication New Funds Better Rules - Beginners' Guide to EU Funding 2007-2013 is now available online in 22 languages at: http://ec.europa.eu/budget/other_main/funds_rules_en.htm
No-nonsense guide for UK citizens
1 October 2007The London Representation has just produced a booklet entitled "The EU: What's in it for me?" to explain in clear English the many practical ways in which the EU...
Fancy a job abroad
26 September 2007The European Commission is offering up to 50 young people the chance to take up a job placement in another European country with the assistance of the EURES network...
Call for proposals Youth in Action
12 September 2007Call for proposals - EACEA/20/07 - Youth in Action - Action 4.1 - Support for bodies active at European level in the field of youth This call for proposals concerns...
Your pint safe in EU hands
11 September 2007European Commission Today the European Commission has gone that extra mile to save the Great British pint, the mile, the pound and the ounce for as long as Britain...
Consultation on Europe's Social Reality
27 August 2007The Bureau of European Policy Advisers is launching a Consultation Paper on Europe's Social Reality. The formal consultation will run until the end of 2007 A devoted website is available: http://ec.europa.eu/citizens_agenda/social_reality_stocktaking/index_en.htm The...
Pilot on transatlantic methods
27 August 2007EU Launch of Call for Proposals A Call for Proposals for the Pilot Project "Transatlantic Methods for Handling Global Challenges" was launched earlier this month. It can be found under...
"The budget of the EU – How is your money spent"
22 August 2007The European Commission has launched a new website in 20 languages explaining to the general public what the money spent on the EU budget is used for. http://europa.eu/abc/budget/index_en.htm The...
Culture Programme (2007-13) call for proposals
13 August 2007Support for cultural actions (Strand 1) Strand 1.1 - Multi annual cooperation projects Deadline: 31/10/2007 Strand 1.2.1- Cooperation measures Deadline: 31/10/2007 Strand 1.2.2 - Literary translation Deadlines: 1/10/2007 and 1/4/2008 Strand 1.3 -...
New European Social Fund website
17 July 2007The European Social Fund is 50 years old. A new Social Fund website has been launched. You can visit it at: http://ec.europa.eu/esf
EU Tube
17 July 2007EU Tube - Sharing the sights and sounds of Europe on YouTube The European Commission has launched a dedicated channel on YouTube to make its audiovisual material...
Public consultation
17 July 2007Commission launches public consultation on new anti-discrimination measures The European Commission has today launched an online consultation on combating discrimination in the Member States and at EU level. The public...
EU Roaming Regulation in force
17 July 2007EU Roaming Regulation now in force This summer Europe's consumers will be able to take advantage of cheaper roaming rates as the EU Roaming Regulation entered into force across...
Solving it for EU
17 July 2007The EU's SOLVIT Network celebrates 5th anniversary of problem solving for European Citizens and Businesses. See attached press release for more information.
Thrills, frills and possibly spills
5 July 2007The National Theatre's free Watch This Space summer festival is back this year with a decidedly European flavour. With exciting and innovative acts ranging from bicycle ballet - in...
Euroquiz 2007
28 June 2007Inverkip primary school in Inverclyde were the well-deserved winners of the final of the Scottish European Educational Trust's Euroquiz 2007 held at City Chambers, Edinburgh on 15 June 2007...
EP 2008 Call for proposals
27 June 2007The European Parliament's annual call for proposals has been published on its website. It covers: (1) Co-financing informative and awareness-raising Television programmes with the central theme of the 50th anniversary of...
Launch of EU Campaign on Musculoskeletal Disorders
18 June 2007"Lighten the load" is a new European Campaign on Musculoskeletal Disorders. To find out more, read the press release or log on to the European Agency for Safety and Health...
European Citizens’ Consultations
1 June 2007Final Consultation in Brussels, 9th & 10th May Every European country has now held a Citizens' Consultation and all their views were brought together in Brussels on Europe Day to...
EU Mini-chefs website
22 May 2007European Commission launches "EU Mini-chefs," a website for children on healthy cooking The European Commission and Euro-toques International, the European Chefs' association, today launched "EU Mini-chefs" - a website for...
Partners for a hosting exchange this summer
21 May 2007A young association from south east of Italy called Unione Giovanile Troiana is seeking partners for a hosting exchange this summer. They have already realized many intercultural exchanges of...
Photo competition
21 May 2007Photography students from across the EU are being asked to make a statement about diversity by entering the 2007 Breaking Stereotypes photo competition. The competition closes on June 30 and...
London Eye lights up for Europe Day
9 May 2007As part of the celebrations throughout the European Union to mark Europe Day (9th May) in the 50th year since the signing of the Treaty of Rome, the London...
Opportunity Europe
4 April 200729th March 2007, Inverness With the European Union (EU) commemorating its 50th anniversary in March with Europe-wide celebrations, official EU information relays from the Highlands & Islands joined together...
New funds, better rules
29 March 2007Overview of the new financial rules and funding opportunities 2007-2013. http://ec.europa.eu/budget/other_main/funds_rules_en.htm
New website and booklet "50 Ways forward"
28 March 2007On Europe's 50th birthday, a website and a booklet have been put together on 50 of the best European successes. More information at http://europa.eu/success50 or from the attached flyer
RegioStars 2008 awards
8 March 2007EU Regional Policy Commissioner Danuta Hübner has launched a new annual awards event to identify good innovative practices in regional development. RegioStars will be opened to projects that have...
Spring Day for Europe 2007
7 March 2007http://www.springday2007.net Initiated in 2003, the development of the "Spring Day for Europe" provides an opportunity for pupils and their teachers to find out about the European Union. The first initiative...
new MEDIA 2007 programme
1 March 2007€755m boost for The EU's new MEDIA 2007 programme will boost Europe's film industry over the next seven years. Almost 65% of the total budget will help broader circulation of...
What story should Europe tell?
15 February 2007Debate about where Europe has come from and where it should be heading to. As the European Union approaches its '50th birthday' - the fiftieth anniversary of the signing...
Middlesbrough unveils spectacular new arts centre
26 January 2007Middlesbrough today unveiled a spectacular new modern and contemporary art gallery for the Tees Valley and North East region, built with European support. Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (mima)...
"And then there were 27.."
18 December 2006A World Tonight special programme is to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 , December 29th, 2006 at 22.00. As Bulgaria and Romania bring the European Union's member nations to...
Erasmus@20
7 December 2006The EU's flagship student exchange programme Erasmus was hailed today for its leading role as a driver for modernising Europe's higher education. President of the European Commission José Manuel...
Looking for an Expert on Europe?
30 November 2006The University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES) has launched a free, online resource to help you find a Expert on Europe relevant to your needs. See: http://www.expertoneurope.com for further details.
EU funding brings hope to Hillfields in Coventry
29 November 2006Thanks to funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), The Hope Centre has been brought to Hillfields in Coventry. The Hillfields Action Plan was awarded £4.9m from the...
European disability mainstream tool launched
22 November 2006New practical guidelines, co-financed by the EU Commission, to ensure the rights of disabled people are effectively met throughout Europe were launched on Tuesday 21 November 2006 in Brussels....
Mid Wales gets hotline to Europe
10 November 2006Mid Wales residents will soon be able to get instant access to information about the European Union, thanks to a new service run by Wales Council for Voluntary Action...
Annual Programme of Grants 2007
27 September 2006Call for proposals European Parliament DG Information Closing date midday 27 October 2006 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome Information has been published calling for proposals for...
Hampshire Europe Direct opens in Eastleigh
4 August 2006European Law Monitor has today announced the launch of the new Europe Direct Information Relay covering Hampshire. The European Law Monitor - Europe Direct Relay is part of a new...
Europe Direct centres go live in the UK
1 July 2006Europe Direct centres offering a range of services and information on the European Union open across the UK from 1 July 2006. From Plymouth to Preston, Cardiff to County...
UK opinion of the EU on the up
30 June 2006Public's satisfaction with EU membership highest in a decade The popularity of the European Union among the British public has risen to its highest level for more than a decade....