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promoting debate about the EU and European issues
encouraging you to ask questions, give your opinions and make suggestions to the EU
Details of 2011-12 language courses now available French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish
plus Croat, Polish, Russian and Turkishhttp://www.cardiff.ac.uk/learn/choices/courses/languages
Forthcoming talks and events in Cardiff with a European theme
The Cardiff EDC will be moving into the Guest Extension Building in October 2011
This will disrupt the programme of events that we traditionally hold in the autumn semester(ERASMUS Reception & European Film Evening)
Please look out for when these events will be held
with guest speakers
Prof Steven Greer and Clive Lewis QCFurther information
Naomi Blight Email: naomiblight@wcia.org.uk
The Extraterritorial Effect of the European Convention on Human Rights
26 October 2011 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Welsh Centre for International AffairsTemple of Peace, Cathays Park, Cardiff
Website: http://europa.eu/volunteering
http://www.ectarc.com/european-training/working-abroad_117.html
Cardiff is named European Capital for Sport Cardiff has been successful in securing the prestigious title of European Capital of Sport 2014. The announcement was made by officials from the European Capitals of Sports Association (ACES) at an event held in Valencia this week. It was recognised that Cardiff has firmly established itself as a leading city for sport, offering state of the art stadiums and facilities including the Millennium Stadium, SWALEC Stadium and Cardiff International Sport Stadium. Leader of the Council, Cllr
Rodney Berman said: "There is no denying the city already has a fantastic sporting pedigree”.
There is no denying the city already has a fantastic sporting pedigree
”.
Cardiff has been namedEuropean Capital of Sport 2014
http://www.aces-europa.eu/
In the News…
Turku (Finland) and Tallinn (Estonia)
European Capitals of Culture 2011
In the News…
Poland holds the EU Presidency for the period July – December 2011
Website: http://www.pl2011.eu
In the News…
7 September 2011European Commission tables a
proposal on external energy policy
The Commission has adopted a Communication outlining a comprehensive strategy to promote EU's energy interests
abroad and to improve coordination of the EU Member States in identifying and implementing external energy priorities.
In the News…
9 September 2011European Commission launches
Radicalisation Awareness NetworkThe European Commission has launched the Radicalisation
Awareness Network, an EU wide umbrella network of practitioners and local actors involved in countering violent radicalisation. The Network will enable members to share and discuss best practices in spotting and addressing radicalisation and recruitment leading
to acts of terrorism.
In the News…
13 September 2011Schengen governance:
European Commission strengthens the area without internal borders
In the News…
15 September 2011
European Commission presents its Interim Economic Forecast
http://ec.europa.eu/economy_finance/publications/european_economy/forecasts_en.htm
In the News… 20 September 2011
European Commission presents a strategy for the modernisation of higher education
The European Commission will set out a strategy to boost the number of graduates, improve the quality of education and
maximise the contribution that higher education institutions can make to help the economy emerge stronger from the crisis.
Travelling around Europe?Find out your rights…
Rail – Air – People with reduced mobility…
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/passenger-rights
112 is the common telephone number to ring in ALL EU Member States
to get through to the Emergency Services
http://ec.europa.eu/112
Recently published reports on topics relating to Wales and Europe…
Looking for information on these subjects
or anything else connected with Europe?
Please ask EDC staff
or use
http://www.europeansources.info
April 2008 – March 2012
is now freely available to libraries, schools and public bodies in Wales
Please ask for details
http://www.europeansources.info
A new electronic one-stop-shop for access to justice information
throughout the EU
https://e-justice.europa.eu/
New: The UK European Consumer Centre for Servicesprovides general information on consumer laws and rights
when buying a service in another EU member state,as well as contact details for organisations that could provide
practical assistance in the case of a dispute.
http://www.ukecc-services.net/
Look out for the launch of…
CITZALIA
a new virtual role-playing game and
social networking forum to boost citizens'
understanding of how the EU works
Try out two new educational games from
the European Central Bank
€CONOMIA+
INFLATION ISLAND
Welcome to the Youtube space of the European Union
http://uk.youtube.com/EUtube
Find out what is happening…
Give your opinions…
EU Citizenship resources available…
Further informationhttp://euroacademyonline.eu/
Welsh Members of the European Parliament 2009-2014
• Jill Evans
• Kay Swinburne
• Derek Vaughan
• John Bufton
Click on image to connect to MEP’s website
Elections in Europe September 2011
DenmarkParliamentary Election
15 September 2011
PortugalParliamentary Election
17 September 2011