It will be a hot night in Berlin, even though it won’t even be Easter yet: In the night before the 50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Rome Treaty, 24/25 March, inner city museums and 27 clubs (hosting 27 bands from all Member States) will stay open all night, and a shuttle bus will carry the visitors from one stop to the next.
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EU leaders will meet in Berlin on 24 and 25 March to celebrate the EU's 50th birthday, where it is expected to issue a political declaration setting out Europe’s values and ambitions for the future. The event will be broadcasted via internet streaming from 10:30 a.m to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday 25 March. Watch the live webcast.
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European movies will be brought to schools to incite discussion on
Europe.
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Music 25/03/07 > 31/07/07
Cities all over Germany - Germany
European bands play
European bands will participate in events on the 50 cities tour.
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Other 25/03/07
Berlin - Germany
Open day at the Representation of the European Commission in Germany
On 25 March in Berlin, the European House at Unter den Linden 78 is opening its doors to the public. Citizens can visit the house on guided tours and have a look at the Commissioner's room and other facilities. There will also be a programme for children, games and the opportunity for discussion and dialogue.
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Festival 25/03/07
Berlin - Germany
Bürgerfest
While the special meeting of the European Council will cater for the needs of the dignitaries, the general public will be invited to a take part in a huge "Citizens party" running from the Brandenburg Gate to the Großer Stern monument.
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Videos and photos
Other 25/03/07 > 31/03/08
Bremerhaven - Germany
PLANKTON*NET celebrates 50 years of the Treaty of Rome
For this event, PLANKTON*NET members and contributors have established a special online collection of information on 50 plankton species. Each species was described in one of the past 50 years. Where possible, species described by European scientists were chosen to highlight the range of scientific and specifically taxonomic expertise in Europe.
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Other 25/03/07 > 31/07/07
50 cities all over Germany - Germany
Europe is 50-50 cities join in
Europe celebrates its 50th Anniversary – 50 cities join the party
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Videos and photos
Cinema 25/03/07 > 31/07/07
Cities all over Germany - Germany
Europe's values
Short film on European values to be shown at events and in cinemas.
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Where is the EU going? What are our aspirations? Four prominent guest speakers will give their answers to these questions.
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Young people 30/03/07 > 01/04/07
Munich - Germany
Youth Parliament to discuss EU enlargement
Young people, make your voices heard! The Bavarian Parliament is to be transformed into a mini European Parliament for 80 youngsters aged between 16 and 21.
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Young people 08/05/07
Oldenburg - Germany
50 Years of the EU – birthday party for young students
EU anniversary posters, designed by young students, will be displayed. The three best poster designers will receive prizes. The Head of the EU Representation in Germany will give a short speech and discuss European topics with the young people in attendance.
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Conference 08/05/07
Oldenburg - Germany
50 Years EU
EU anniversary event for the people of Oldenburg. The story of the EU will be told by the people themselves through their personal memories. A member of staff from the EU Representation will deliver a speech on 50 years of the EU.
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Conference 15/05/07
Hannover (Lower Saxony) - Germany
Europarat(haus) Hannover
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, 1,000 European citizens will be assembling in the city hall of Hanover, capital of Lower Saxony, to discuss European identity and adopt a common “European Declaration”.
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Conference 28/06/07 > 29/06/07
Potsdam - Germany
European Social Fund – 50 years
To highlight the benefits of the European Social Fund's investment in people (through support for training and job opportunities), a conference will be organised in Potsdam. This will be combined with media activities as well as a photo exhibition on the benefits resulting from the ESF over the past 50 years.
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