"to promote creativity and capacity for innovation as key competences for all’ The European Commission has designated 2009 as the year the European Year of Creativity and Innovation which has the objective to raise awareness of importance of creativity and innovation for personal, social and economic development, to disseminate good practices, stimulate education and research, and promote policy debate and development More... |
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OPPORTUNITY EUROPE 20 - 21 October 2009 This yearly event takes you on a whirlwind tpur of Europe and encourages young people to leat other languages through a series of fun and interactive workshops. You can sample cusiines, dance and take part in quizzes. More...
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| St Patrick's College invited neighbouring schools to join them in a "World Cutlure Day" to celebrate cultural diversity The event was officially launched by Maurice Maxwell, Head of the EU Commission and The Mayor of Dungannon& South Tyrone Borough COuncil.The event included workshops, exhibitions, dance, music and food from around the world. | |
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PHOTOGRAPHIC WINNERS ANNOUNCED The winners of the competition organised through Europe Direct Derry & the North West and Europe Direct NI have beed announced. Fermanagh winners recieved their prizes at Enniskillen Library. L-R Samuel Coalter, Emma Kelly, Lydia Kerr More... |
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS The elections to select new MEPS took place on 4 June 2009, to choose the UK's 72 MEPs with three representing Northern Ireland. The three MEPS elect for N Ireland were Bairbre de Brun [SF], Jim Nicholson[UCUNF] and Diane Dodds [DUP]. These MEPs will make up the 736 MEPs of the European Parliament. |
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SPRING DAYS FOR EUROPE More... Schools can register online for this annual event which brings a European dimension to the classroom. Spring day runs until the end of June 2009 and schools that register get access to a wide range of materials and the opportunity to network with other schools taking part. |
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| SWEDEN - PRESIDENCY OF EU COUNCIL Sweden has taken over the presidency of the EU from the Czech Republic. Their presidency will run July - December 2009. More...For information on their work during the period |
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EU INSTITUTIONS AGREE TO COMMUNICATE TOGETHER The Commission, Parliament and Council published a new political declaration entitled ‘Communicating Europe in Partnership’. The institutions agreed on a common communication
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CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAINING |
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NEW HEAD OF COMMISSION - BELFAST Maurice Maxwell, new head of the European Commission Office in Northern Ireland has taken up his position on 1 September 2008. Maurice is a graduate in economics from Queen's University Belfast and a qualified chartered accountant. He joined the European Commission in 1983 and has had a varied career in research and development policy, small business policy and resource management. His most recent posting was as European Commission Representative to New Zealand from 2004 to 2007. |
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CLIMATE CHANGE For further information on the EU's actions on climate change, Research, Funding, Publications and other links More... |
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Debate Europe Online Forum The re launch of the online forum "Debate Europe" will provide not only a better platform for citizens to discuss EU affairs but will also create a space where the Commission can interact with the public in order to get as many people as possible interested in a European public debate. "Debate Europe" will be accessible at from any computer with an internet connection, no special arrangements are needed. Connect... |
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'50 WAYS FORWARD – Europe's Best Successes' To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome – the birth of the EU – the European Commission has published a booklet and established a web-site that highlight the importance of the practical results the European Union has brought. '50 ways forward – Europe's best successes' contains 50 real examples, showing how people in Europe, and beyond, have benefited, and will continue to benefit, from the European Union. More... |
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New Enterprise Europe Network The network is a one stop shop for business and innovation support services. The network offers support and advice to businesses across Europe and helps them make the most of the opportunities in the European Union. Our services are specifically designed for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but are also available to all businesses, research centres and Universities across Europe. Enterprise Europe Network builds on the strengths of the previous Euro Info Centre and the Innovation Relay Centre networks. These previously separate organisations have now been incorporated into one network to provide a co-ordinated approach to business support. More... |
| EUtube REACHED ONE MILLION HITS
EUtube, the European Commission's channel on YouTube, has received over one million hits on its homepage and almost 7 million video views since its launch less than 3 months ago. Discover what's on EU Tube: www.youtube.com/eutube |
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SOLVING IT FOR EU If you've got VAT problems doing business in Spain, or are a struggling UK wine-maker in France, who can help when you get strangled in red tape? The EU's SOLVIT network celebrates five years of successful problem-solving for European citizens who hit problems living, working, studying or doing business within the EU. The network provides fast and effective solutions to problems related to the incorrect application of EU rules by national, regional or local authorities. |
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