Actualités, événements

Call for Best EU Projects @ EPA Awards 2013

European Projects Association has launched the second edition of “European Projects Awards 2013” in the framework of the campaign “What Are You Doing ..For a Better Society ?”  that we realised in partnership with European Economic and Social Committee in 2012.

‘As European as we get’, with Civil Society Day 2013 in Brussels

On 6th March, civil society representatives from across the European Union came together in Brussels to celebrate European citizenship as part of Civil Society Day 2013: ‘As European as we get! Bringing economy, solidarity and democracy together’.

Survey on the programme results 2011/2012

Last year survey of the Europe for Citizens programme results was initiated. A consortium of Public Policy and Management Institute from Lithuania and Euréval from France was commissioned to carry out the task.

Selection results - Operating grants for 2013 – call EACEA 28/2012

The EACEA has published the results of the selection for transitional and annual operating grants in 2013, further to call EACEA 28/2012.

Strengthening EU Citizenship: Promotion of EU Citizens' Electoral Rights

At its Plenary Session of 31 January and 1 February 2013, the Committee of the Regions adopted an opinion on "Strengthening EU Citizenship: Promotion of EU Citizens' Electoral Rights". The rapporteur for this opinion was Mr György Gémesi (HU/EPP), Mayor of Gödöllő.

Commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day in the European Commission, Berlaymont 28 January 2013

The audience of more than 150 consisting of many nationalities and generations, including the youth from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance project "Train 1000", gathered in Commission headquarters - Berlaymont for a commemoration event hosted by the Vice President of the European Commission Viviane Reding.

European Policy Centre competition - ‘The European Parliament: Why should I care?’

Have you ever dreamt of MAKING A DIFFERENCE in the European integration project? NOW is your chance. Are you IN? Join our competition: The European Parliament – ‘why should I care’?

Study on the Impact of the Crisis on Civil Society Organizations in the EU – Risks and Opportunities

The EESC has published a study addressing questions concerning the state of the Civil Society and how Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have been affected by the crisis.

Financial Information Kit 2013

This Financial Information Kit is intended for grant beneficiaries under the different funding programmes managed by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

Programme Guide 2013

The aim of this Programme Guide is to assist all those interested in developing projects or
receiving financial support under the "Europe for Citizens" Programme (2007-2013).

Regional Europe for Citizens Forum 2012

Varaždin, Croatia, 15-16 November 2012;

The aim of the Regional Europe for Citizens Forum held on 15th and 16th of November 2012 in Hotel Turist, Varaždin, Croatia was to provide a platform for forming partnerships and developing project ideas.

European Year of Citizens 2013 - Council adoption

On November 14th, the Council has adopted a decision designating 2013 as the European Year of Citizens (PE-CONS 49/12)

Participation of the Republic of Serbia in the Europe for Citizens programme 2007-2013

On Friday, November 9 Gregory Paulger, Director General of the EC's Directorate-General for Communication and Ivana Ćirković, Director of Office for cooperation with Civil Society of the Government of the Republic of Serbia signed Memorandum of Understanding on the participation of the Republic of Serbia in the Europe for Citizens programme 2007-2013.

Citizen-E: the NEW information tool of the Europe for Citizens Programme

Europe for Citizens Programme: Do you need help? Citizen-e is here to guide you.

Participation of Montenegro in the programme Europe for Citizens

On October 24 Director General of Directorate General for Communication of the European Commission Mr. Gregory Paulger signed the Memorandum of Understanding on the participation of Montenegro in the programme Europe for Citizens.

European Year of Citizens 2013 – State of Play of the Inter-institutional negotiations

Commission Work Programme 2013 adopted – priorities for 2013

The Commission has adopted its work programme for the year 2013. The Programme's priorities for the year shall focus on contributing to the objectives set out for the European Year of Citizens 2013 by:

Operating grants - Action 2, Measures 1 and 2

Structural support for European public policy research organisations (think tanks) and for civil society organisations at European level: publication of call for proposals postponed

Research and Innovation - Science in Society 2013 Work Programme

Bosnia and Herzegovina is now an eligible country for the Europe for Citizens programme

EYV2011 Evaluation Deloitte

The ex post evaluation of the European year of volunteering 2011 by a third party consultancy, Deloitte, presents the results and overall assessment of the European Year.  It shows that EYV 2011 had a positive impact and that the objectives of the European Year were reached through all strands of activities.

Report on the 2nd Networking meeting "Remembering for the future" held in Copenhagen on April 26-27, 2012 - Newsletter

The newsletter on the "Remembering for the future" event held on April, 26 and 27, 2012 is now available.

Citizenship Study Reports

The study 'Participatory Citizenship in the European Union' mapped the theory, policy, practices and levels of engagement across Europe into 3 reports: the Contextual Report, the Analytic Report and the Good Practice Report.

EU Citizenship – Committee of Regions study questionnaire

The Committee of the Regions is carrying out a Study on the Role of Local and Regional Authorities in the promotion of EU Citizenship and Citizens’ Rights

Your opinion is important – Please participate in the survey!

The CEV launches the brochure "Volunteering Infrastructure in Europe"

The European Volunteer Centre (CEV) launched the “Volunteering Infrastructure in Europe” publication during the Spring 2012 CEV General Assembly in Copenhagen (9 May).

Public consultation

Have your say - Between 9 May and 9 September 2012 you have the chance to give your view on your rights as an EU citizen.

Founding Fathers

How much do you know about the people who worked assiduously to create the kind of Europe we live in today: a Europe which has known continuous peace for over 60 years? There have of course been many men and women involved in the process of European integration over the past decades, but we can identify eleven of them as having played a major role in this process. These we call the 'Founding Fathers' of the European Union.

Volunteer Action Counts campaign launch

United Nations Volunteers programme has launched the multi-media campaign Volunteer Action Counts to showcase the importance of people’s participation and volunteering towards the achievement of sustainable development at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20 in Brazil.

Danish Presidency Event 1.-3. June

Danish Presidency event will take place in Aarhus between 1 – 3 June. The event "Solutions by Re-thinking – the Great Debate 2050" will focus on the role of European citizens and civic participation in tackling the challenges Europe and Europeans will face towards 2050.

Future Europe for citizens' Programme 2014 - 2020: adoption of the Council Regulation by the College

The Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION establishing for the period 2014-2020 the programme "Europe for Citizens" has been adopted by the College

The Study on ‘Maximising the Potential of Mobility in Building European Identity and Promoting Civic Participation in EU’ is now available

The European Commission outsourced a study on ‘Maximising the Potential of Mobility in Building European Identity and Promoting Civic Participation in EU’, with the general objective of deepening understanding of how the potential to support civil society mobility offered by the Europe for Citizens programme can be enhanced.

Commission decision of 29 September 2011 adopting the 2012 Annual Work Programme in the framework of the Europe for Citizens programme.

The European Commission has adopted the 2012 Annual Work Programme in the framework of the Europe for Citizens programmme.

Revision of the Work programme 2011 integrating the grant to Auschwitz

The revision of the Work Programme 2011 has been adopted the 2 September 2011 integrating the grant awarded to the Auschwitz - Birkenau State Museum.

European Congress on Citizenship and Twinning - 29 September to 1 October 2011 - Ribnik (Poland)

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions is co-organising the European Congress on Citizenship and Twinning from 29 September to 1 October 2011, together with the Association of Polish Cities and at the city of Rybnik’s invitation.

Commission adopts Communication on EU Policies and Volunteering

The European Commission today announced plans to further improve recognition and promotion of volunteering in the EU.

The II Stakeholder consultation on the future Programme 2014-2020

The Newsletter is now available online

The progress report of the Focus Groups and Support for Impact Assessment is now available

5 July 2011

Results of the Online consultation on the Europe for Citizens' Programme 2013-2020

The results of the Online consultation on the future Europe for citizens programme 2013-2020 are now available

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