Merry Christma

sNadolig Llawen

Seasons Greetingsfrom Ian, Ceri and Ronen

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Cardiff EDC event

Thursday 6 December 2012 @ 5:45 pmWhat Europe means to me

Twelve young Europeans speak from the head and the heart about what Europe means to them in 2012

Organised jointly by the Cardiff EDC and the CELAG Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at Cardiff University

Moderator: Dr Jo Hunt, Cardiff Law School

Details of 2012 language courses now available French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish

plus Croat, Polish, Russian and Turkish

http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/learn/choices/courses/languages

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/

http://www.active-ageing-2012.eu

European Capitals of Culture 2012

Guimarães (Portugal) and Maribor (Slovenia)

Cyprus holds the EU Presidency for the period July-December 2012http://www.cy2012.eu/en/page/home

In the News…Wednesday 5 December 2012

Youth Employment Package

The Commission presents a Communication on a Youth Employment Package with concrete proposals and measures aimed at combating youth

unemployment.

In the News…Thursday 6 December 2012

Package to fight tax evasion and aggressive tax planning

The European Commission adopts a comprehensive package to strengthen the fight against tax evasion and aggressive tax planning in the EU.

In the News…Thursday 6 December 2012

Consumer Protection Get safe on-line when purchasing games, books,

videos or music, urges the EUThe Commission presents the initial findings of the 2012 Sweep, an EU wide screening of websites selling games, books, videos and music, which can be

downloaded to a computer or mobile device. The check shows that a huge number of these websites do not appear to comply with consumer protection rules.

In the News…Monday 10 December 2012

European Unionreceives the Nobel Peace Prize for 2012

In the News…Wednesday 19 December 2012

European action plan for entrepreneurs

To bring Europe back to growth, more entrepreneurs are needed. The Commission proposes a blueprint for a new culture of entrepreneurship in Europe, by mobilising Member States and all stakeholders to tap into the potential of millions

of Europeans ready to become their own boss.

Christmas around Europe

Max Barth (Sweden)

Christmas around Europe

Jenny Catherine (United Kingdom)

Nadolig Llawen

Christmas around Europe

Declan Evans (Wales)

Christmas around Europe

Johanna Fischer (Germany)

Christmas around Europe

Nicolas Gouvernel (France)

Christmas around Europe

Katri Kaikkonen (Finland)

Christmas around Europe

Marianne Mujunen (Finland)

Christmas around Europe

Stanislava Petrova (Bulgaria)

Christmas around Europe

Anna Richards (Wales)

Christmas around Europe

Eros Rrodhe (United Kingdom)

Christmas around Europe

Paola Sanna (Italy)

Christmas around Europe

Robert Stevenette (United Kingdom)

Travelling around Europe?Find out about your rights…

Rail – Air – People with reduced mobility…

http://ec.europa.eu/transport/passenger-rights

http://surveys.publications.europa.eu/formserver/PO/EURLEX/eurlex_newsletter_en.html

European Citizens’ Initiative

Launched 1 April 2012

http://ec.europa.eu/citizens-initiative/public/welcome

Find out what is happening …

Give your opinions and participate ...

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 December 2012

RomaniaLegislative Election

9 December

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