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Education
Education and Development: EU to set out direction of its future work
22/05/2013
An EU High Level Conference on Education and Development will take place on 23 May in Brussels’ historic Bibliothèque Solvay. It will see the EU outline its new priorities in education in developing and partner countries after 2015.
Vassiliou urges French universities to join U-Multirank
15/03/2013
European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Androulla Vassiliou will urge French higher education institutions to participate in U-Multirank, the new EU-backed university ranking, when she visits Paris on 18-19 March.
What the European Council agreement means for EU education, youth and culture programmes
13/02/2013
On 8 February, the heads of state and government of all the EU member states (European Council) reached an agreement on the EU's long-term budget.
What the European Council agreement means for EU education, youth and culture programmes
13/02/2013
On 8 February, the heads of state and government of all the EU member states (European Council) reached an agreement on the EU's long-term budget.
Culture
25th Anniversary of Friends of Music
16/05/2013
Commissioner Vassiliou was guest of honour at the 25th anniversary Friends of Music concert organised by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) on15 May. The event, held at the European Parliament, featured performances by British chart-topper Joss Stone and Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu.
Vassiliou to attend Council of Ministers of Culture of South East Europe – arts education, heritage and cooperation in focus
08/04/2013
The importance of culture and arts education in human development and as a priority for cooperation for the EU and countries of South East Europe will be a focus of a ministerial meeting in Brdo on 8-9 April.
Vassiliou pays tribute to Michael Haneke as Amour dominates European Film Awards
03/12/2012
European Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou has paid tribute to the "exceptional talent" of Austrian director Michael Haneke after his film Amour scooped the four main prizes for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor (Jean-Louis Trintignant) and Best Actress (Emmanuelle Riva) at the 25th European Film Awards in Malta yesterday (2 December).
Award ceremony for the European Union Prize for Literature 2012
22/11/2012
The 12 winners of the 2012 European Union Prize for Literature will receive their awards this evening during a ceremony at the Albert Hall in Brussels.
Sport
Commissioner Vassiliou pays tribute to the 'Arrow of the South'
22/03/2013
Androulla Vassiliou, the European Commissioner responsible for sport, has paid tribute to Olympic champion and former MEP Pietro Mennea who passed away on 21 March, aged 60.
Commission will do all it can to help tackle match-fixing and corruption in sport, says Vassiliou
14/03/2013
The European Commission is determined to do "all it can" to help sports bodies and law enforcement agencies to tackle the scourge of match-fixing and corruption in sport, European Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou told the European Parliament in Strasbourg today.
Ryder Cup: Vassiliou sends 'good luck' message to Team Europe
24/09/2012
Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner responsible for sport, has sent a 'good luck' message to 'Team Europe' ahead of the 2012 Ryder Cup tournament in which the 12 best European golfers take on their counterparts from the United States. The tournament, held every two years, is taking place at the Medinah Country Club, Chicago, from September 28-30.
Vassiliou salutes inspirational Spanish team
04/07/2012
Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou has sent an official letter to congratulate the Spanish national team following their victory in the EURO 2012 football championship – the team's third international success in consecutive tournaments.
Vassiliou salutes inspirational Spanish team
04/07/2012
Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou has sent an official letter to congratulate the Spanish national team following their victory in the EURO 2012 football championship – the team's third international success in consecutive tournaments.
MEDIA
Golden Globes: Vassiliou salutes latest success for Amour
14/01/2013
European Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou has congratulated Austrian director Michael Haneke after his film Amour scooped the Golden Globe for best foreign language film at the US award ceremony in Beverly Hills.
Golden Globes: Vassiliou salutes latest success for Amour
14/01/2013
European Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou has congratulated Austrian director Michael Haneke after his film Amour scooped the Golden Globe for best foreign language film at the US award ceremony in Beverly Hills.
New MEDIA website is on-line!
16/11/2012
A new MEDIA website with a new structure and "Look & Feel" should make it easier to have clear overview of the different support mechanisms as well as of the audiovisual policy aspects of the programme. Have a look here
Bridget Jones director opens event on Creative Europe, film and media literacy
15/11/2012
The acclaimed British director Beeban Kidron, whose films include Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit, will open a debate in Brussels tomorrow (16 November) on the new Creative Europe funding programme and what it means for film and media literacy.
Multilingualism
EU Young Translator contest: 3000 pupils battle it out
26/11/2012
More than 3 000 teenagers from all over Europe will compete in the annual EU Young Translator Juvenes Translatores contest on 27 November.
Commissioner Vassiliou launches "Learning the languages of neighbouring countries" initiative
11/02/2011
Good language skills help people take full advantage of the opportunities open to them across the EU. The European Commission has therefore set the ambitious target that every European citizen should be able to communicate in at least two foreign languages from an early age. In this video, Ms. Vassiliou launches a new initiative aimed at promoting and supporting language learning between neighbouring countries, since being able to communicate across language borders is crucial for Europe's dynamic and harmonious growth.
Languages open doors
28/06/2010
Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou is backing an international declaration calling for more awareness-raising in schools and universities about the importance of language learning and career opportunities for interpreters, translators and other skilled language professionals.
Youth
Nicosia International Education Fair 2012
17/02/2012
The European Commission's Youth on the Move road-show arrived today at the International Education Fair in Nicosia, Cyprus.
Androulla Vassiliou visits World Skills 2011 London
18/10/2011
Androulla Vassiliou visits the UK to raise awareness about the Commission's 'Youth on the Move' initiative, aimed at encouraging young people to boost their development and skills by taking up EU-sponsored opportunities to study, train or work abroad.
Androulla Vassiliou at WorldSkills London 2011
07/10/2011
Commissioner Vassiliou visited on Friday morning the William Davies Primary School in London, where she spoke with children about the importance reading and actually read with some of those who have trouble reading well. At the WorldSkills, the world's largest competition for trainees and apprentices, she spoke about the importance of vocational training and about EU projects to help young people try studying and working abroad, and reform of education systems.
Youth on the Move at WorldSkills London
23/09/2011
The programme for Youth on the Move's presence at WorldSkills London, the world's largest skills competition taking place on 5-8 October, is now finalised and includes presentations by young people who did traineeships in Malta, Germany and Spain, as well as a multitude of other international projects. We are happy to announce that Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou, responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth will attend WorldSkills on Friday, 7 October and will lead a discussion with young people at the Youth on the Move stand. For all details, please consult the full programme.
Commissioner Vassiliou takes part in youth events in Antwerp
17/05/2011
Commission President José Manuel Barroso and Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou took part in a debate with around 200 young people in the Belgian city of Antwerp on the priorities of the Youth on the Move strategy. The focus was on the quality of higher education, the promotion of learning mobility, and how to help young people to develop their employability and entrepreneurship skills.
