European Parliament study: the value of more Europe
Europe’s economy could be boosted by €800 billion – equivalent to 6% of current GDP – if more action is undertaken at EU level, according to a study by the European Parliament. Creating a digital single market alone would generate an additional €260 billion, more than Denmark’s estimated GDP for 2014. The study looked at […]
The ‘Franco-German duo’ and Europe as seen in cartoons (1945–2013)
A new subject file entitled ‘The “Franco-German duo” and Europe as seen in cartoons (1945–2013)’ has recently been added to the CVCE’s publications. This file, developed by Marco Gabellini, historian and scientific collaborator at the CVCE and who was also member of the project group REPERES, contains more than 300 press cartoons that offer a […]
Apply for “Open Education Challenge”
The Open Education Challenge, launched in partnership with the European Commission, is part of Startup Europe, a Digital Agenda initiative promoting web and ICT entrepreneurs to start their business in Europe and to let them flourish in Europe. Applicants may be aspiring entrepreneurs or existing startups in the first stage of development that wish to […]
Infographic – European elections 2014
The countdown has begun with fewer than 100 days to go before the European elections take place. On 22-25 May, EU voters go to the polls to elect 751 new MEPs and decide which direction Europe should follow. But how many MEPs will be elected in each member state? When is election day in your […]
Europe for Citizens – application deadline postponed
The deadline of 1st March will be postponed according to the date of the adoption of the “Europe for citizens Programme 2014-2020”. The adoption of the is expected in the near future.
Infographic – EU ordinary legislative procedure
In less than 100 days we will elect the members of the European Parliament for the next five years. Who are the other players in the political game? How does Europe work with regard to its law-making procedure. The interactive Infographic will answer nearly all your questions. Direct link
Infographic – EU budget explained
A growing number of “fairy tales” about the EU budget is part of the public discussion prior to every European Parliament election. The EU produced a nice interactive Infographic with some basic figures on how the EU money is spend and where the money comes from. Direct link
UNESCO – Mobile Learning Week 2014
From 17 to 21 February 2014 the UNESCO will hold its flagship Mobile Learning Week, which focuses on how mobile phones can improve access to education material. This year, the emphasis will be put on teachers as the pillars of our education systems and key actors in the digital revolution to promote inclusive and better […]
European Citizens’ Initiative: Ombudsman invites feedback
The European Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly, invites organisers of European Citizens’ Initiatives (ECIs), civil society organisations, and other interested persons to examine how well the ECI is working. The ECI allows a group of one million EU citizens to call on the European Commission to propose new EU legislation. The deadline for contributions to the Ombudsman’s […]
European Film Gateway 1914
The European Film Gateway 1914 (EFG1914) is a digitisation project focusing on films and non-film material from and related to World War I. It started on 15 February 2012 and runs for two years. 26 partners, among them 21 European film archives, are working towards the following main goals: To digitise 661 hours of film […]