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A Europe of opportunities

Members of the European Information Multipliers Network will participate in a study-visit to the EU Institutions aimed at raising awareness among Romanian multipliers of the activities of EU Institutions. ››  lees verder

"Closer to Europe"

With the aim of initiating contacts with their fellow organisations in Germany and effectively exchanging good practices for activities related to the 50^th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, some Romanian multipliers will take part in a ‘fact-finding mission’ to Germany. ››  lees verder

A series of public debates throughout Finland

Europe Information of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, together with the European Commission Representation in Finland, is organising a series of public debates to mark the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome.  ››  lees verder

Public lectures

Public lectures and discussions about Rome Treaties, their role in the European integration and the future of the European Union. ››  lees verder

Energieweek: de financiering van plaatselijke en regionale oplossingen voor duurzame energie

Concrete instrumenten en financiële maatregelen voor duurzame herbruikbare energie en energie-efficiëntie zijn het thema van de driedaagse conferentie die plaatsvindt in Brussel van 30 januari t/m 1 februari. Lokale en regionale overheden krijgen er  hulp bij het zoeken naar fondsen voor hun promotie-activiteiten.   ››  lees verder

Euromonitor

Television programme in five parts dedicated to the EU with the emphasis on the 50th Anniversary of the Treaties of Rome. ››  lees verder

EU citizens’ consultations on the future of Europe.

What Europe is for and where it is going? ››  lees verder

“What do we expect from 2007?”

In the first year of Romanian membership to the EU, school students will debate what they expect from 2007. The information campaign and debate will take place in the city of Adjud, Romania. ››  lees verder

“Impreuna din 1957”

The importance and symbolic aspects of the 50^th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome will be at the centre of the March information campaign organised in the Sibiu County by the Local European Information Network. ››  lees verder

EU on the Schedule/EU for librarians

“EU on the schedule” and “EU for librarians” are regional seminars targeted towards teachers, head masters, school guidance counsellors and librarians. ››  lees verder

"Open Europe"

Embassies of EU countries will open their doors to citizens in March and April 2007. ››  lees verder

Radio shows to celebrate the Treaty of Rome

Three special radio shows will celebrate the anniversary of the Rome Treaty. ››  lees verder

Competition on EU

Latvian EU Information Agency organises a competition involving regional press. The launch of the event is foreseen for March 2007. ››  lees verder

EP Generation: the way towards Europe

A large project including seminars, an international conference, activities at the  European Parliament Summer School (EPSS) and a series of web publications. ››  lees verder

13 Alleys for New Europe

13 alleys of trees symbolically representing New Europe are being planted all over Slovakia. The initiative, supported by the Slovak Government, Lesy SR, š.p. and Europe Direct Relays, is designed to celebrate the enlarged EU and its 12 ‘new’ countries. ››  lees verder

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“The Treaty of Rome: New Perspectives for the EU - after Romania joined”

Young people aged between 15 and 19 from the cities of Deva and Hunedoara, Romania, will compete in a challenging contest on European issues.  The contest “The Treaty of Rome: New Perspectives for the EU - after Romania joined”, will take place in Deva on 2 - 8 March. ››  lees verder

Special Radio Programme from Brussels

The leading radio news programme in Catalonia, "El Matí de Catalunya Ràdio", will use the Commission Headquarters to broadcast a show devoted to the 50th Anniversary of the Rome Treaty. ››  lees verder

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Symposium – 50 years since the Treaty of Rome

The Romanian city of Arad will celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome through a special Symposium organised for 14 March. ››  lees verder

Europe Prize for Journalists - "50 Years of European Union"

The Europe prize for journalists is open to all Brazilian Journalists publishing on European Union related themes. The contest will select the three best journalistic pieces circulating in Brazilian media in the period between January 1st and May 15th. The categories are TV, radio and written press. ››  lees verder

Photo Competition 2007 - What makes Plymouth a European City?

‘Europe Direct Plymouth’ want to see your photos on the theme "Plymouth - a European City", to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome. ››  lees verder

Living Italian, Becoming European

The Department for EU Policies (the Prime Minister’s Office) has launched a nationwide multimedia campaign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome: “Living Italian, Becoming European”, focusing on the real advantages of the process of EU integration. ››  lees verder

Study visit: EU 50 Years

30 teachers from the County of Stockholm will be invited to participate in a 2 day seminar and visit at the European Commission and the European Parliament. The general theme for the event will be EU 50 years and the teachers are, upon return, expected to stimulate discussions and debates in the class rooms about the history and future of Europe. ››  lees verder

The EU is a story of a successful compromise - how can we safeguard it in the future?

With the help of our guests, we will look back at past achievements and link them to the present and future challenges of living in the Community. ››  lees verder

“50 Not Out” – Speech and Reception

The Welsh Assembly Government and the Welsh Centre for International Affairs have arranged an event to celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome at which the First Minister for Wales, Rhodri Morgan AM, will give a keynote address. ››  lees verder

Officiële viering van 50 jaar Verdragen van Rome

De Nederlandse regering organiseert een officiële viering ter gelegenheid van 50 jaar Verdragen op 22 maart 2007 in de Ridderzaalin Den Haag.  Hare Majesteit de Koningin en 600 gasten zullen het feest opluisteren. Ook jonge mensen zullen er vertegenwoordigd zijn. ››  lees verder

Portuguese school publishes the book “Sabores da União”

Within the context of the opening of the school's library (Escola Secundária Frei Rosa Viterbo, from Sátão), there will be a presentation of the book “Sabores da União”. ››  lees verder

Strasbourg, a European City, celebrates the50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome.

Strasbourg is organising events and entertainment as part of the celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the signing of theTreaty of Rome. The initiative includes concerts, an exhibition on EU history and a quiz. ››  lees verder

Europese regio's vieren de verjaardag van de EU!

Naar aanleiding van de 50^e verjaardag van het Verdrag van Rome houdt het Comité van de Regio's zijn 69^e plenaire zitting op 22 en 23 maart in Rome. ››  lees verder

EU - what now? - From Rome to Rome

High school students are invited to participate in a competition on the theme EU - what now? - From Rome to Rome, … ››  lees verder

EU 50 Years

This half-day seminar will focus on the future of Europe and also reflect EU co-operation from an historical point of view. ››  lees verder

Public event to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome

The former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, Dr. Garret Fitzgerald, will give a talk entitled 'Ireland and Europe' on Friday 23 March  2007 from 1-2pm in the Emmet Theatre, Arts Building, Dublin. The talk will be followed by a Question & Answer session. ››  lees verder

Europe lights up a symbol of avant-garde architecture in Barcelona

The Agbar Tower will be lit up with the colours of the European flag on the night of 23 March from 8pm. ››  lees verder

Can Europe's experience of peace help a Lebanon in crisis?

The first "political café" at Beirut's Time Out bar on 23 March had some sixty people debating Lebanon's political future over a drink. ››  lees verder

A Tree for Europe

On 23 March 2007 in Bucharest and in each county residence, a tree will be planted, symbolically, in a town park in the presence of the respective mayor and prefect. ››  lees verder

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BBC Radio 4 - Any Questions

On Friday 23 March, Jonathan Dimbleby will host the longest running political discussion show on radio - Any Questions. The broadcast, which will be from the National Gallery in Dublin, will feature a panel of international personalities. The show will be broadcast live from 8 - 9 pm. ››  lees verder

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Maiden voyage of the Europe Tram

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the EU, a tram on Viennese tramway line D will sport the logo “Together since 1957” as it runs through the streets of Vienna. ››  lees verder

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European Citizens’ Consultations

A week-end of discussions and deliberation to engage citizens directly in charting out the next steps for the European Union, remembering the past 50 years and looking forward to face the challenges ahead. ››  lees verder

Exhibition opening ceremony

Opening ceremony for the “Discover Austria” permanent exhibition and the “The 10th federal state – The world of the Austrian living abroad” special exhibition. ››  lees verder

Cutting of Europe’s Birthday Cake

Cutting of Europe’s Birthday Cake at City Gate Square, with an accompanying background light and fireworks display. ››  lees verder

Planting of Trees

Inauguration of EU Peace Grove at Hastings Garden where 27 trees representing the EU 27 Member States will be planted and officially inaugurated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and EU Ambassadors or Representatives ››  lees verder

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Informele EU-top te gast in Berlijn

Op 24 en 25 maart komen de EU-leiders in Berlijn bijeen om de 50e verjaardag van de EU te vieren. Verwacht wordt dat zij met een verklaring zullen komen over de Europese waarden en ambities. Het evenement is zondag 25 maart van 10.30 tot 15.00 uur via internet te volgen. ››  lees verder

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“How we hated each other”

The great story of the Franco-German reconciliation, along with, at the footnotes of History, the love story of a Franco-German young couple who meet again in the 50’s, after having lost sight of each other at the end of the war. ››  lees verder

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Celebrating the 50th anniversary

The Representation premises will be opened to everybody who wants to follow the events taking place in Rome and Berlin. ››  lees verder

A European city for everyone - Together since 1957

The City Hall of Craiova will organise a radio show event called “A European city for everyone - Together since 1957”. The occasion will be celebrated with the publishing of a special edition of Craiova’s City Hall newspaper dedicated to the 50th anniversary. ››  lees verder

Cathedral Treaty of Rome celebration

A “Treaty of Rome” ecumenical service of commemoration will be held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Saint Patrick's Close, at 3.15 p.m. An EU flag will be placed and flown permanently in the Cathedral. All welcome! ››  lees verder

Prayer for Europe

To mark the 50th anniversary of signing of the Treaty of Rome, a prayer will be said in churches across Ireland on Sunday 25 March.   ››  lees verder

Viering 50 jaar Verdrag van Rome

De Raad van Kerken in Nederland en het Interkerkelijk Contact in Overheidszaken (CIO) organiseren in samenwerking met de Vereniging Kerk en Vrede op zondag 25 maart a.s. een middagbijeenkomst om stil te staan bij het feit dat het Verdrag van Rome 50 jaar geleden gesloten werd. ››  lees verder

Open Day – “Rally through EU Embassies”

Interested Viennese residents are invited to visit the embassies of the EU member states and the Representation of the European Commission and Information Office of the European Parliament during this “open day”. ››  lees verder

Let’s talk about Europe “TOGETHER”

A series of special events, organised by EU-related NGOs through a call for proposals launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will focus on the exchange of views on the main issues affecting the local community and on a discussion of the future of their own region. ››  lees verder

Open Day at Representation

Open Day at the European Commission Representation in France and the European Parliament office in Paris for the 50^th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. ››  lees verder

Multi-denominational Thanksgiving Mass for 50 years of peace

A multi-denominational thanksgiving event at St. John’s Co-Cathedral will be presided over by H.E. The President of Malta. ››  lees verder

Open Day in the Foreign Ministry

In the new premises of the Foreign Ministry, its historic chambers and two exhibitions can be visited: The exhibition ”A path through Europe” traces 50 years of European cooperation and addresses perspectives of common challenges lying ahead. In an interactive question & answer module visitors can express their opinions on the most important European issues and check their knowledge of the European Union. ››  lees verder

Celebrating Europe in Cluj

The Romanian city of Cluj-Napoca will host the campaign “Celebrating Europe in Cluj” on 25 March. Citizens will have the opportunity to obtain information on the European Union at the information stands to be located on the streets of Cluj. ››  lees verder

Fireworks

Fireworks near Belém Tower by the River Tagus ››  lees verder

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. ››  lees verder

Tokyo bash celebrates EU's 50th

On March 25, over 1 000 guests - including the ambassadors from all 27 EU countries - attended a gala celebration at a prestigious venue in central Tokyo to mark "50 years – together with Japan". ››  lees verder

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. ››  lees verder

Europe is 50-50 cities join in

Europe celebrates its 50^th Anniversary – 50 cities join the party ››  lees verder

Let’s join together and celebrate Europe’s 50th anniversary

On the occasion of Europe’s 50^th anniversary, Paris City Council is organising a European roller skate trip through the capital. ››  lees verder

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Romkugler til folket

Public distribution of small, sweet chocolate cake buns, well-known in Denmark by the name “romkugler” – which translates to “Rome”-“buns”. ››  lees verder

TOGETHER - a European Union stand in the heart of Bratislava

Hviezdoslavovo Square in the centre of Bratislava will host an open-air celebration organised by the Slovakian Representation of the European Commission. ››  lees verder

National Competition on European affairs

Essay on the European integration process. ››  lees verder

Commemorative 2 euro coin issue ceremony

Imprensa Nacional da Casa da Moeda will host the issuing ceremony. ››  lees verder

Meeting with the astronauts

The event will take place at the Auditorium of the University La Sapienza in Rome. 15 European astronauts will debate with researchers and students on EU space research. The debate will be open to the general public. ››  lees verder

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European Day in the “La Timone” hospital

The Representation of the Commission in Marseille will spend a day with “La Timone” hospital’s patients. ››  lees verder

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Eures Malta Annual Job Fair

Eures Malta will be organizing its annual Job Fair on the 30^th and 31^st March at the Le Meridien Phoenicia Ball Room. Participants will have the opportunity to get first-hand information about jobs in their countries and about European mobility. ››  lees verder

“Green corners”

On the occasion of the 50^th Anniversary of signing the Rome Treaty, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Ivailo Kalfin, representatives of the “Troïka” EU Presidencies, and the European Commission will plant trees in the MFA’s garden. ››  lees verder

“Greenwave” forest-planting action

Helping the environment by planting new trees! From April to May, volunteers throughout Estonia will celebrate Europe by participating in planting events, with the action culminating on 4 May. ››  lees verder

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VII Course on the European Union

As part of celebrations marking the 50^th anniversary of signing the Treaty of Rome, the European Integration Department in Sitges is organising its annual EU course on the main challenges facing the EU. ››  lees verder

What has been the use of the EU for the past 50 years and what about the future?

This issue will be debated during a breakfast meeting with representatives from the industry and officials from Eskilstuna, Friday 13 April. ››  lees verder

European Week in Sitges

Presentation of the Europe-related events taking place over a week in different cities in Catalonia. ››  lees verder

Open Day 2007

The seat of the European Parliament in Strasbourg will be staging its traditional ‘open day’ on 1 May. The famous institution will be opening its doors to the general public, who will have the chance to visit stands, listen to debates and attend concerts. ››  lees verder

Europe Week 2007

Three years after having joined the EU, Latvia will celebrate Europe Week with a number of special events. From the 1st to the 11th of May, Latvian citizens will have the opportunity to participate in the different interactive events and concerts organised for the occasion. ››  lees verder

Green Wave

Tree planting actions will take place in all regions of Latvia, symbolizing that climate change, sustainable development and the future of Europe are important for us all. ››  lees verder

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Open Doors Event on 5 May 2007

The Open Doors Event emphasizes the EU as an assembly of nations and of differing institutions by opening the doors of member states’ embassies as well as of the Estonian state chancellery and the European Commission Representation and European Parliament Information office to the public. ››  lees verder

Tewaterlating van het zeilschip Verdrag van Rome

Voor deze 50ste verjaardag van het Verdrag van Rome heeft de vereniging Sail for Europe het zeilschip  Verdrag van Rome grondig opgeknapt. Het schip staat ingeschreven als de EUR 1 en heeft 30 jaar geleden meegedaan aan de race om de wereld. Bezoekers kunnen het schip bekijken en zijn volgende Europese reis financieel steunen. ››  lees verder

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Europe Day at the Europark

In 2007, the Europe Day in Salzburg will focus on the founding treaties of Europe as well as practical questions regarding security, overall defence policy and civil defence. An example of German-Austrian cross-border cooperation will be demonstrated when their forces go on patrol in the course of the event. ››  lees verder

The European Social Fund’s Human Face

This competition falls within the framework of the 50^th anniversary of the European Social Fund established by the Treaty of Rome. Its aim is to select journalistic material that presents in an accessible manner how the ESF supports popular projects and helps to transform people’s lives. ››  lees verder

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Europe Day celebrations

Europe Day will be celebrated with public events in six Estonian towns on 9 May 2007. Traditionally, the events will be organised in the town centres with a cultural programme, quizzes, speeches and dissemination of information about the EU and Europe in general. ››  lees verder

9th May celebration

Several activities, including distribution of gadgets and information material at public places. ››  lees verder

European Union History Quiz

Members of the Lithuanian Parliament will compete in a challenging quiz game on the history of the European Union. ››  lees verder

Open doors in public institutions of Latvia and the House of EU

Latvian public institutions and the European union House will open their doors to the public on 9 May, Europe Day, 10:00-14:00. Citizens will have the opportunity to look inside the most interesting public buildings and receive information on how these institutions work. ››  lees verder

Europe day celebrations

Europe Day is the occasion for out-door activities and festivities aimed at bringing the European Union closer to its citizens. ››  lees verder

Freedom of movement in Europe: current situation

This is an information day of workshops aimed  in the morning at businesses and employees, and in the afternoon at students, job seekers and workers wishing to move abroad. ››  lees verder

The European flag flying from the highest Alpine peaks

On 9 May, Europe Day, 50 mountain guides will set off carrying 50 European flags to the summits of 50 mountains in the Alps and the highest peaks in Italy. The flag-raising ceremonies will take place simultaneously at midday on 9 May. ››  lees verder

Reception in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome

Hosted jointly with the European Parliament Office in Scotland, a reception to celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the EU and 20 years of ERASMUS ››  lees verder

Action: Go with Europe!

Randomly selected passengers will be asked to express their views on, and expectations of, the EU. The action is an integral part of a cross-border project, ”Our Europe - Our Debate  - Our contribution”. ››  lees verder

Europadag

Wetenschappers, onderhandelaars voor de vrede, economen, dichters, schrijvers en andere Nobelprijswinnaars zijn de eregasten in de plenaire zitting in het Europees Parlement die wordt georganiseerd om de 50ste verjaardag van de EU op woensdag 9 mei te herdenken. ››  lees verder

The 50th anniversary takes to the streets

The streets of the main cities of Majorca, Iviza, Minorca and Formentera will hold a public celebration to commemorate the 50th Anniversary. The Europe Day will include music, performances and information on the European Union provided by the Centre Balears Europa. ››  lees verder

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Euro-Bangla food fusion

If there is one thing that Europe and Bangladesh have in common, it is their rich culinary traditions. Put them together, and you have a fusion feast, fit to fete the EU's 50th birthday. ››  lees verder

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The European flag flying from the highest Alpine peaks

On 9 May, Europe Day, 50 mountain guides will set off carrying 50 European flags to the summits of 50 mountains in the Alps and the highest peaks in Italy. The flag-raising ceremonies will take place simultaneously at midday on 9 May. ››  lees verder

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The European Village

Paris Town Hall, Europe House / Europe Direct Centre, the Representation of the European Commission in France and their partners invite you to come and celebrate Europe at the European Village in front of Paris Town Hall on May 9^th from 10.00 to 19.30. ››  lees verder

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50 years of integration: the European Union of the 21st century

Seminar to be held in the Law Faculty main hall. ››  lees verder

Open doors at the Joint Research Centre's site in Ispra

Open Day at the Commission's Joint Research Centre. Laboratories will be open with hands-on activities, events and science-oriented presentations together with live experiments that visitors can take part in. ››  lees verder

Popular feast - Together

In the very centre of Pamplona, a popular feast will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome and will be held from 11:00 to 15:00 and 17:00 to 20:00h.      ››  lees verder

50 years of integration – 50 locations

A series of civil forums will be organised in 50 different locations around Hungary that will bring together Community citizens to discuss economic and social development in the given region. ››  lees verder

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Diversity is alive

The seminar deals with cultural differences that characterise Europe and the issue of European integration. How do differences in things such as language, culture and mentality connect us? Particular attention will be drawn to minorities such as the Roma or Muslim minorities. ››  lees verder

Benedictine Torch 2007 “For a United Europe”

Since 1964 the Benedictine Torch has become an instrument of dialogue at a higher level between the city of Norcia and the great institutions delegated to guide peoples from all over the world towards the road of unity and peace. ››  lees verder

From the EEC to the EU of 27: 50 years of EEC – 50 years of Europehouse Neumarkt

The seminar “Review for the Future” deals with basic questions on the status and the perspectives on European unification. ››  lees verder

Quiz – EU 50 / Rugby World Cup

The European commission representation in France is organising a quiz-competition on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome and the Rugby World Cup 2007. ››  lees verder

Europese banendagen 2007

Meer banen en meer mobiliteit voor werknemers binnen de EU, dat wil de Europese Commissie bereiken met de Europese banendagen 2007. ››  lees verder

Open Dag in het GCO Instituut voor Referentiematerialen en –Metingen van de Europese Commissie

In het kader van de Open Bedrijvendag in Vlaanderen organiseert het Instituut voor Referentiematerialen en -metingen (JRC-IRMM) een open dag. Behalve bezoeken aan het op wetenschap gerichte instituut, zal er een tentoonstelling over de geschiedenis van de Europese Unie worden georganiseerd.  ››  lees verder

50 years of the EEC – from the EEC to the EU 27

How can local authorities and regions contribute to the EU? Do the founding treaties go far enough or do we need the European Constitution? These and further questions will be discussed during the seminar. ››  lees verder

Sacharovprijs voor de vrijheid van denken

Sinds 1988 reikt het Europees Parlement jaarlijks de Sacharovprijs uit aan personen of organisaties die zich inzetten voor de strijd tegen verdrukking, intolerantie en onrecht, en voor bevordering van de mensenrechten en democratie in de hele wereld. ››  lees verder