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The Time Machine

Climb aboard a spaceship and test your knowledge of European Union history by answering a series of questions as quickly as possible by crashing into the right answers. But watch out for the meteorites!

 
Experience Europe

A new permanent exhibition opens in Brussels: Experience Europe offers visitors the opportunity to discover, among other things, what the European Commission is and does, its way of working and priorities, all in an interactive, fun and accessible environment.

 
The EU in Space

Space technology has made great progress over the last few decades and is now part of our daily lives, without us even noticing. Copernicus, Galileo, Egnos … do any of these ring a bell?

 
The paper hen: a true evergreen classic!

Aimed at the little ones, this mini quiz on a sheet of paper offers an initial insight into the things both large and small that represent the European Union: the names of the Member States, their capital cities, the meaning of the European flag, etc.

 
France takes over the EU presidency

Each Member State of the European Union holds the Presidency of the Council in turn for a period of 6 months. France's motto for its Presidency is ‘Relance, puissance, appartenance’ or ‘Recovery, Strength and a Sense of Belonging’.

 
2022- European Year of Youth

European young people are a fundamental pillar of our post-pandemic future. Over 2022, which is dedicated to them, young Europeans will have many opportunities to learn, share, meet other people and take part in activities throughout Europe.

 
The Book of Dreams

The Book of Dreams gives voice to a generation of Syrian children and youth whose dreams have been interrupted, at best, by a decade of conflict.

 
SELFIE, the new tool for schools in the EU

In the age of digitalisation and technology, schools too have had to adapt and to change their teaching methods. SELFIE, a free online tool created by the European Commission, gives schools the chance to assess how advanced they are in digital technologies and helps them to make the most of these technologies in teaching and learning.

 
10 facts about the global climate

Did you know that the past five years have been the hottest on record? Did you know that air pollution causes more than 7 million deaths a year? Did you know that between now and 2027, the EU will be investing 600 billion euros to fight climate change?

 
Helping people who are forced to flee

Who is a “refugee” and where do they find safety? Gain new perspectives into forced displacement and the roles of the EU, UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency) and UNICEF through the stories of 10-year-old Arahmatt, 16-year-old Bakhita, and 17-year-old Wanes.

 
Your Europe, Your Say!

Do you teach teenagers aged between 16 and 18 years old? Do they want to learn about how disinformation works and ways to combat the spread of fake news? Then join the Your Europe, Your Say! (YEYS) virtual event organised by the European Economic and Social Committee on 31 March – 1 April 2022!

 
Artificial Intelligence

What is artificial intelligence (AI)? What are the main applications of AI? In which sectors is it developing? Can we trust it?

 
EUROPE DIRECT: a network of communication experts ready for people to MEET, ASK and DISCUSS the present and the future of the European Union

If you are looking for general information about what the European Union does, or you want to engage your school in the Conference on the Future of Europe, EUROPE DIRECT is the answer. 424 information centres, located in every region of the European Union, offer information on EU policies and priorities to citizens, schools, local media and multipliers.

 
#TheFutureIsYours -The debate on the Future of Europe is open: join the discussion!

The Conference on the Future of Europe is a unique and timely opportunity for European citizens to voice their opinions on Europe’s challenges and priorities. No matter where they are from or what they do, this is the place to think about what future they want for the European Union. Young people play a central role in this process.