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helping you find out about the European Union and the countries of Europe
promoting debate about the EU and European issues
encouraging you to ask questions, give your opinions and make suggestions to the EU
Details of 2010-11 language courses now available French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish plus Croat, Greek, Polish, Russian and Turkish
Jamie PearceJamie Pearce
Forthcoming talks and events in Cardiff with a European theme
With guest speakers
Jane Davidson and Gwion Lewis
Followed by an audience debate chaired by Andy Klom,
Head of European Commission Office in WalesFurther information
Andrew Gill Email: [email protected]
Environmental Decision Making in Wales and Europe
15 June 2011 5.00-7.00pmWelsh Centre for International Affairs
Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, Cardiff
Further information Prof. Stijn Smismans
Email: [email protected]
Multi-level governance in the wider Europe: taking ‘governance’ seriously
Conference at the initiative of the Jean Monnet Chair in European Law and Governance
Centre for European Law and GovernanceCardiff University7 and 8 July 2011
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
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Hungary held the EU Presidency for the period January – June 2011
Website: http://www.eu2011.hu
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Poland holds the EU Presidency for the period July – December 2011
Website: http://www.pl2011.eu
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9-10 June 2011European Union Prize for Cultural
Heritage / Europa NostraThe European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards
celebrate excellence in cultural heritage conservation, ranging from the restoration of buildings and their adaptation to new uses, to urban and rural landscape
rehabilitation, and care for art collections. The prize also highlights research and dedicated service to heritage conservation by individuals or organisations
and education projects related to cultural heritage.
In the News…
16 June 2011Annual report on quality of
bathing water in European waters
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20 June 2011EU Prize for contemporary architecture:
Mies van der Rohe Award
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29 June 2011
European Commission presents its proposal for the post-2013 multiannual financial
framework
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6 July 2011Digital Agenda:
New roaming proposal to benefit mobile phone users across Europe
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13 July 2011European Commission proposes new,
modern fisheries policy for the EUThe European Commission presents its proposals for a new, simpler system for
managing fisheries at EU level. The aim of the new policy is to restore fish stocks to healthy levels - to provide EU citizens with a stable, secure and healthy food supply
for the long term. It should return the fishing sector to profit, end dependence on public subsidies, and create new opportunities for jobs and growth in coastal areas.
In the News…
13 July 2011Green Paper on the online distribution of Audiovisual Works: Opportunities and
challenges – towards a digital single marketThe European Commission launches a major consultation on how to avail of the opportunities offered by the online distribution of films, video-on-demand,
TV programmes and other audiovisual works in order to move towards a digital single market in Europe
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19 July 2011European Commission to boost innovation
through research with the launch of Europe’s biggest ever call for research
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 June 2011
MacedoniaParliamentary Election
5 June 2011
PortugalParliamentary Election
5 June 2011
TurkeyParliamentary Election
12 June 2011
