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Interviews
Look back with pride, look forward with confidence
14/09/07
As Europe celebrates its 50th anniversary, Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquín Almunia reflects on past achievements and future prospects.
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The creative chaos called Europe
31/08/07
German filmmaker Wim Wenders answers our questions and shares his vision of Europe.
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Strong voice for Spain in European literature
13/07/07
Described as one of the most important Spanish poets of our time, Antonio Gamoneda is awarded Cervantes Prize for literature.
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EU past and future - old hands give their verdict
15/06/07
We asked two former European commissioners, Etienne Davignon and Frans Andriessen, for their thoughts on the history of the EU and their hopes for the future. Here's what they said...
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EU past and future - old hands give their verdict
08/06/07
We asked two former European commissioners, Raymond Barre and Mario Monti, for their thoughts on the history of the EU and their hopes for the future. Here's what they said …
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David Reinert: the Italian voice in the European construction
29/05/07
The “ace of interpreters” was how Walter Hallstein introduced David Reinert to Teddy Kennedy, some few years after the signature of the Treaty of Rome. David had joined the Commission soon after being the interpreter in the Italian booth at the signature. Having worked already for Konrad Adenauer before Rome, he received a phone call two days before the signature to know could he help. He went to Rome willingly, knowing it was to be an occasion, but not realising his future was being unveiled before him.
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Unseen birth pains of the EU
21/05/07
Offstage too, the signing of the EU's founding treaty on 25 March 1957 was dogged by a series of mishaps. Diverted trains, overzealous cleaners and student strikes were just some of the things that could have derailed history. Albert Breuer, one of the staff responsible for organising the ceremony in Rome, shares his memories of those historic days
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Articles
From common market to people’s Europe
02/01/08
Entering into force on 1 January 1958, the Treaty of Rome laid the foundations of the modern EU. Primarily an economic organisation at its inception, the EU has evolved into a project to guarantee high levels of social protection for its citizens.
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United by diversity in 2008
21/12/07
Celebrities launch European year of intercultural dialogue.
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Lisbon treaty takes Europe into 21st century
13/12/07
New legal framework equips EU to address future challenges and gives people a greater say.
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The brain train
07/12/07
Qualifications equivalence grid should make it easier for Europeans to work or study elsewhere in the EU.
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Modernising Europe's integrated market
30/11/07
New course for the European single market, as EU puts consumers and small businesses first.
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Lend us your ears
23/11/07
Communication is a two-way business. Stopping the blame game between the EU’s institutions and its member countries is an essential first step towards working better together.
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European art knows no boundaries
09/11/07
A four-month festival of art, music, theatre and dance performances draws together top art works from all over the EU in a blockbuster cultural event.
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Development and climate change: two sides, one coin
02/11/07
This year's European development conference will focus on climate change.
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Student exchange powers lifelong learning in Europe
26/10/07
Erasmus aims high - student exchange programme to enable 3 million exchanges by 2012.
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A 21st century treaty
19/10/07
The reform treaty text was approved by all 27 EU leaders between 18-19 October.
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Open days for regional development
05/10/07
Europe happens in its regions and its cities. This year's open days (8-11 October) showcase regional collaboration at its best.
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Leonardo da Vinci – a European genius
28/09/07
Biggest ever Da Vinci exhibition opens in Brussels.
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Europe wide job fair opens it doors
21/09/07
European recruitment event brings together job seekers and employers from across the continent.
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European mobility week gets rolling
14/09/07
Making urban travel greener and safer - Europe’s cities unveil their latest initiatives at the EU’s annual sustainable travel event.
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Euromyths – time to set the record straight
07/09/07
The truth behind that tabloid standard – ‘the latest crazy idea from Brussels'.
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Great ambitions for humanitarian aid
24/08/07
EU seeks to boost response to humanitarian crises through clear principles and values.
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Always someone to turn to
17/08/07
Europeans traveling around the globe are entitled to diplomatic and consular protection from 27 EU countries.
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Jump in, it's clean!
10/08/07
Holidaymakers can take to the water with confidence as many bathing areas in Europe now meet the quality requirements.
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Travel made easy
03/08/07
Slashed roaming costs, one currency, safer airlines - the EU is working hard to make travel easier.
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EU reform treaty – getting down to business
27/07/07
Negotiations under way to draw up new reform treaty for Europe.
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Schools fete EU in its 50th year
20/07/07
“Spring day for Europe” brings together pupils from thousands of European schools to learn about the EU and set out their wish list for the future.
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Young journalists meet to shape future of European media
13/07/07
Over 270 journalists from across Europe gather in Brussels for the European youth media days.
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Graffiti artists in Turin makeover to mark 50 years of Europe
06/07/07
Street artists celebrate the EU’s 50th birthday by decorating blighted urban walls with sentences inspired by EU values.
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Upload your Europe
06/07/07
Young people can now upload their vision of Europe to a brand new website.
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Portuguese presidency wants new EU treaty by October
29/06/07
Portugal begins six months at the EU helm on 1 July, steering for agreement on a new reform treaty for Europe.
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Vibes of the European idea
29/06/07
Europeanvibes art competition calls for young people to express their perceptions of Europe.
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Getting on the European train
28/06/07
EU-funded short film looks at the future of Europe through the eyes of a group of young Europeans on a train trip across Europe.
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EU leaders break treaty deadlock
25/06/07
Tough negotiations win reform treaty deal to move EU beyond the constitution impasse.
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Erasmus van – Brussels to celebrate Europe's most popular exchange programme
22/06/07
The arrival of the Erasmus van in Brussels at the end of its European tour will open the Erasmus day celebrations.
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On the frontline of democracy – EU honours world journalists
15/06/07
Tale of Chinese villagers' protest by Hong Kong journalist Leu Siew Ying wins EU human rights prize.
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Europe's young have their say
15/06/07
Europe calls its young people to dialogue and activism in week-long working session with EU policy makers.
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Green week – environment action past and future
12/06/07
Stock-take of environmental achievements and challenges in the EU's anniversary year.
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It’s competition time!
08/06/07
In a bid to get our children's perspectives on the big issues, the EU is running contests with a chance to win great prizes.
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European culture in the face of globalisation
01/06/07
EU unveils first culture strategy, combining growth, intercultural understanding and external relations.
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Generation Next asked to speak up on Europe
01/06/07
Latest European youth week urges young people to lay down their wishlist for tomorrow's EU.
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Erasmus van: destination Europe
25/05/07
A van of young volunteers is criss-crossing Europe to promote the EU's popular study exchange scheme, now in its 20th year.
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Young ones talk Europe
25/05/07
With the huge success of two of the main events of the year dedicated to young people, schools are celebrating Europe more than ever this spring.
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Europe day hits the heights
15/05/07
From breathtaking mountains to talented film makers – cultural diversity celebrated in European heritage, artists and achievements.
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Trains, planes and automobiles help mark Europe day
15/05/07
People truly got on their bike to mark this year's celebration of Europe's coming together.
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Eurovision to plug fair treatment message
07/05/07
This Saturday, people all over Europe will be tuning into Eurovision 2007 – but whoever you are rooting for, this year will be slightly different. Along with the whacky costumes and catchy tunes will be a more serious message – equal opportunities for all.
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A taste of Europe around the world
04/05/07
Through food, festivals, theatre performances, art exhibitions and TV programmes, the entire world is taking part in Europe Day celebrations during this special year marking the EU’s 50th birthday.
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Europe day - double party as EU turns 50
03/05/07
9 May celebration commemorates the Schuman Declaration of 9 May 1950, the first step towards 50 years of European cooperation.
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EU executive to open its doors on 5 May
02/05/07
Annual open day invites you to discover the unexpected at Commission HQ.
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Europe in your pocket
27/04/07
New internet-based news programme for young people presents European and other issues.
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May celebration fever!
27/04/07
This year, Europe Day on 9 May will spill over into a whole month of 50th anniversary celebrations.
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Visions of Europe
20/04/07
Year-long string of exhibitions and events focussing on the new Europeans and other aspects of the EU's 50-year history provides a platform for imaginative, enthusiastic and controversial visions of Europe.
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EU50: What's in it for the young ones?
18/04/07
In this year of celebrating Europe, many events have had young people exploring, discussing and thinking about what it means to them to be European, and encouraging them to let the world know through contests, debates and games.
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Something for everyone at the EU's jubilee
13/04/07
The EU’s birthday has given Europeans an opportunity to exercise their creativity and imagination. Festivities staged throughout the EU featured tree planting, art competitions and roller skating tours, and that's just scratching the surface.
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Talking Europe, past and future
11/04/07
The EU has been keen to involve the public in its 50th birthday celebrations. And in events all over Europe, people are grasping this opportunity to have their say on the European project.
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Europe parties at 50
03/04/07
More than 400 events across the continent see Europeans find many ways to mark 50 years of the EU, culminating in major celebrations on 25 March.
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50 on 25 March - a party weekend
28/03/07
Concerts, festivals, debates, exhibitions, sports events and much more brought people from all over Europe together on 24 and 25 March to celebrate the EU's 50th birthday.
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Berlin declaration signed to mark EU's 50th birthday
26/03/07
"The union is turning shared ideals into reality for its citizens", claims the Berlin declaration, signed by leaders gathered in Berlin for the 50th anniversary of the treaty of Rome. It is a vision for the EU, reasserting shared values and outlining ambitions for the future.
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This is the Europe we want!
26/03/07
“Listen to what we have to say, ask us what we need and then act!” was the verdict of Europe's young people after the first ever EU Youth Summit.
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50 years, 50 milestones
26/03/07
As the EU lights the candles for its fiftieth birthday, it is good to remember the benefits of being European. Some of these are lined up for you on a new website bringing together 50 of Europe's greatest successes.
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EU Youth Summit live
16/03/07
Under the motto "Your Europe – your future", March 23-25 will see more than 200 young Europeans coming together in Rome to debate the future direction of the EU and send a message to its leaders.
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Setting Europe to Music
16/03/07
There will be something for everybody during the weekend of the EU's 50th birthday celebrations, as Europeans get together to the rhythms of jazz, pop, rock and classical music in concerts across the continent.
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European XI line up revealed
12/03/07
The squad of European stars who will play Manchester United in a charity football match tomorrow has been unveiled. Lovers of the beautiful game will be pleased to learn that the match will be broadcast live across the continent and beyond.
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EU at 50 returns to its birthplace
09/03/07
Rome events to combine astronauts, art and debates on tomorrow's Europe.
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EU turns 50 – Berlin gears up to celebrate
09/03/07
If you want to be part of a huge party celebrating the EU's 50th birthday, Berlin is the place to be. On 25 March, the EU will join forces with the German government to host a series of major events in the German capital, bringing people together to celebrate half a century of European integration.
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Football and charity united
09/03/07
Manchester United will meet the elite of European football in a historic match to mark the EU's 50th anniversary, with all proceeds going to charity.
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50 years of the EU – the world celebrates
02/03/07
With the EU soon to mark its 50th anniversary with Europe-wide celebrations, the occasion will also see events taking place around the world, including the United States, where a special ‘European Week’ will fete half a century of EU-US cooperation.
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Europeans take the stage - A month of celebration
02/03/07
Festivals, art exhibitions, concerts, football matches, TV and radio shows – March will see the climax of celebrations for the anniversary of the treaty founding the EU, signed on 25 March 50 years ago.
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"Nous nous sommes tant haïs !"
23/02/07
Post‑war Franco‑German reconciliation - historical drama to be shown by French‑language TV channels in Belgium and France.
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50 years of Europe united and United in Europe
15/02/07
On 13 March 2007, the EU will be celebrating its 50th birthday at a charity football match organised by Manchester United to mark 50 years of playing in European club competitions. But it is not by chance that this historic event will be marked by Europe's number one sport - European political unity and European football have more than just a quirk of the calendar in common.
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Back to school for the EU
09/02/07
As part of a special "EU project day", officials from the EU have gone back to their old schools across Germany to help bring European ideals a little closer to pupils there. The event highlighted the need for EU affairs to feature more prominently in German school curricula.
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How Erasmus changed my life – students speak up
02/02/07
The EU's Erasmus programme turns 20 this year. Launched in 1987, the higher education scheme has given almost 1.5m students a taste of what it’s like to live and study in other European countries. To mark the beginning of the celebrations, a conference has been organised in Brussels by the Erasmus Student Network (ESN).
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Plans well underway for Youth Summit to shape tomorrow’s Europe
30/01/07
The countdown has begun to the first first ever youth summit in Rome on 24-25 March. Sixty young delegates from all over the EU came together last weekend in Brussels to address the key factors shaping the future of the EU. They produced a discussion document which is to form the basis of national debates to be held over the upcoming weeks throughout the EU.
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Rome Youth Summit: kick-off in Brussels with a preparatory meeting
18/01/07 > 20/01/07
The first ever EU youth summit is being held in Rome on 24-25 March. In preparation for this, a meeting will take place in Brussels on 18-20 January to launch debate and kick off consultation. National representatives will attend this preparatory meeting and draw up a document for discussion.
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Themes
Easier access to medical care abroad
16/11/07
When you travel abroad in Europe, there are various EU measures to help you get medical treatment and meet healthcare costs, both for planned and unplanned treatment.
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50 years of research
12/10/07
The EU has promoted research and technology since its first research institute – the joint research centre – was set up in 1958.
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EU spending – time to have your say
05/10/07
Part of the drive to involve us more in the running of EU affairs, the EU will today ask Europeans how it should spend their money.
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Keeping European food safe
28/09/07
The European food safety authority (EFSA), an EU agency set up to ensure that the food we eat is safe, celebrates 5 years in action.
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Developing together in a changing world
21/09/07
Europe takes stock of its internal development policy and looks to future challenges.
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EU red-tape-busting service Solvit turns five
20/07/07
Special EU service celebrates five years of helping Europeans live and work across the EU
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50 years of fighting unemployment and discrimination
22/06/07
The European social fund has been improving job opportunities for 50 years.
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Altiero Spinelli – a life dedicated to the European dream
01/06/07
The 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome falls a century after the birth of Altiero Spinelli, a founding father of the European Union and an advocate of European Federalism.
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50 years of the EU - a look back
14/05/07
Europe Day is just behind us, this year marked by the joint celebrations for the 50 years since the signing of the Treaty of Rome and the birth of the EU. The perfect time to look back and rediscover people and moments that have defined these 50 years.
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Breaking the glass ceiling
06/03/07
International Women's Day on 8 March will see a string of events highlighting the persisting discrimination against women at work.
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Europeans on the move
23/02/07
With more and more people moving freely between EU countries, the opportunity to live and work abroad has become a reality for many Europeans. Since the agreement first abolishing internal borders in 1985, the European Commission has been working to help people do so more easily.
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Informing consumers – the EU lends a hand
23/02/07
Faced with increased consumer choice in the marketplace, Europeans need to be ever more discerning. To help them, the EU provides different kinds of information about their rights, enabling them to make more informed choices.
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Maastricht 15 years on
15/02/07
On February 7, 1992, the leaders of the then twelve members of the EU agreed on an ambitious document that heralded a number of major achievements, above all the creation of a single currency, the euro.
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German EU presidency - new impetus for constitutional process
15/02/07
The European constitution will be high on the agenda of the incoming German EU presidency. Other priorities include growth and jobs, improving freedom, security, justice and stability for all Europeans, and tackling climate change.
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MEDIA 2007 – new push for the European film industry
12/02/07
The EU will dedicate €755m to supporting Europe's film industry over the next seven years under its new MEDIA 2007 programme. Around 65% of the total budget will be spent on promoting European films throughout Europe and beyond.
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Kyoto protocol - EU moves to fight climate change
09/02/07
The second anniversary of the entry into force of the Kyoto protocol will be celebrated this week. The agreement aims to gradually reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions which are blamed for global warming and climate change.
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Internet safety – raising awareness, reducing the risks
07/02/07
Protecting children from the dangers of surfing the web and mobile-phone bullying – Safer Internet Day 2007 on 6 February targets 100 organisations in over 40 countries.
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Dial 112 for emergencies - anywhere in Europe
02/02/07
With more of us travelling around Europe every year, it's reassuring to know that one phone number covers all emergencies in every country. Every second counts in an emergency – whether it's a stroke, car crash or knife attack – the sooner help arrives, the better.
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Sustainable development: working towards a better tomorrow
30/01/07
Eco-building, energy saving, clean urban transport and renewable energies will take centre stage during the EU’s first ever Sustainable Energy Week, from 29 January to 2 February, with events in Belgium, France and Spain.
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The 2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All
26/01/07
Equality is one of the core values of the European Union. The EU’s Charter of Fundamental Rights recognises the right of all citizens to freedom from discrimination. 2007 will be the “European Year of Equal Opportunities for All”, to give fresh impetus to the fight for real equality.
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New EU agency to promote human rights
24/01/07
A new European agency dealing with human rights is due to start operating in early 2007. The role of the Agency for Fundamental Rights will be to offer advice on human rights to EU institutions and countries when they are making new laws.
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Top ten EU achievements in 2006
19/01/07
Ten examples have been selected from 2006 of how the EU is working to improve your economic and social well-being – these include sending out peacekeepers, developing a satellite navigation system, making chemicals safer and reducing roaming charges for mobile phones.
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Euro zone gains another member as Slovenia adopts the euro
15/01/07
January 1st saw the euro zone welcome a new member as Slovenia gave up its national currency, the tolar, to adopt the euro. Slovenia is the first of the ten countries that joined the EU in 2004 to meet the economic requirements for entering the euro club.
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A Union of 27 members as Bulgaria and Romania finally join the EU
05/01/07
The European Union welcomes the successful accession of its new members Bulgaria and Romania, who became official members of the EU on 1 January 2007. The accession of these two countries marks another step forward in the Enlargement process, begun in the 1990s when 12 countries mostly from Central and Eastern Europe, submitted their applications for EU membership.
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Views and visions
Speak to the people!
02/01/08
Margot Wallström, EU Commission, Vice-President responsible for Institutional Relations and Communications Strategy - Restoring Europe to the citizen requires new strategies for increasing participation, improving democratic scrutiny and harnessing the new technologies which are transforming communications and identity.
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Imagining Europe
14/12/07
Bernard-Henri Lévy, Philosopher - Being European is not about steamrollering national differences into an artificial unity, nor about replicating national ties. It is a mindset which transcends frontiers by celebrating law, tolerance, secularism and humanity.
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EU in the world in 2057
07/12/07
Javier Solana, EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy - Environmental pressures, demographic trends, movements of peoples and the continuing drift of power away from governments demands a pro-active Europe – with a rules-based international system as a key objective.
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Europe needs a new story
23/11/07
Timothy Garton Ash, Professor of European Politics, University of Oxford - If the European Union is to consolidate and extend its remarkable achievements, it must be prepared to change – and offer its citizens an inspiring vision of where they are heading.
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It’s time to act as one
09/11/07
Emma Bonino, Minister for International Trade and European Affairs of Italy - To be an effective global player, Europe needs to gain political depth at home and sharpen its foreign policy capabilities.
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Europe: a cultural commonwealth?
26/10/07
Gottfried Wagner, Director, European Cultural Foundation - The way to avoid a ‘clash of civilisations’ is to bring civil society into the development of cultural policy. The benefits would be felt in improved intercultural dialogue – and a celebration of the riches on our own doorstep.
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Only connect
12/10/07
Hans-Gert Pöttering MEP, President of the European Parliament - Only through contacts, dialogue and the exchange of ideas – between the EU’s citizens, its institutions and its external partners – will the historic project of European Union be secured.
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Events
20th Anniversary of ERASMUS
01/01/07 > 31/10/07
Different celebrations will take part in the 20th Anniversary of ERASMUS, involving former and current students and decision-makers in the area of education.
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Happy birthday Erasmus!
18/01/07
This event will be a great gathering of current and former Erasmus students and members of the Erasmus Student Network. Thoughts will be shared between them and representatives from the European Institutions. The role of Erasmus Students in the European Society will be discussed and seminars will be mixed with celebrations.
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