Publications

"The EU in slides" is a selection of PowerPoint slides outlining the basics of what the European Union is, what it does, and how it works. They are a flexible aid for teachers and speakers giving presentations about the EU. They are open for editing - any of our multipliers can re-use the illustrations, graphs, or template. The content also shows a number of tangible advantages of the EU, as well as the more traditional subjects of EU history, treaties and institutions.

This poster contains the complete text of all 54 articles of the Charter. It can be displayed in meeting rooms, libraries, etc.

What do the Commissioners look like? This poster on an A4 sheet shows their portrait photos and portfolios.

Practical handout indicating the phone number, the website, and the e-mail address for contacting Europe Direct. Can easily be adapted to add the contact details of a local EDIC.

When someone asks the question "what does Europe look like?" – there can be many different answers. One of the most simple and popular ways of answering is to show a map. In response to the many enquiries EU communicators receive, DG Communication produces a number of geographical maps of the European Union. They can be used by anybody who informs others about Europe and might want to print or show a correct geographical map. We provide these maps in our own publications, but also offer the files free of charge or copyright restrictions to other communicators. We continuously ensure that the content is correct - January 2016 is the date of the latest update (the EU did not change recently, but the structure of regions in France did).

On taking office in late 2014, Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker set out 10 key political priorities aimed at rebuilding bridges in Europe after the crisis and restoring the confidence of European citizens. These priorities focus on the key challenges currently facing our economies and societies. The Commission is intent on improving peoples’ lives by creating jobs and growth and building a fairer society. A €315 billion investment plan to kick-start this process is now up and running. Our Single Market is being upgraded to create more opportunities for people and businesses. Projects such as the Digital Single Market, the Capital Markets Union and the Energy Union are reducing obstacles to cross-border activities whilst, at the same time, stimulating innovation, connecting talents and offering a wider choice of products and services.

Half a million copies printed over a period of almost ten years in Germany alone, that is the success story of a brochure for 9 to 13 year olds developed by the Commission Representation in Berlin. "Europe – easy peasy" or "Europa kinderleicht" as it is called in German, was also licenced and reproduced by Commission Representations in Lithuania, Luxembourg and Romania. Over more than 50 pages and several annexes children learn about geography, history, people, languages and the culture of Europe and the EU. Crafting tasks, quizzes, drawing, mystery games and other tasks make the brochure an amazingly interactive pedagogical tool. German 16 federal Länder also reproduced the brochure adding regional content of their own.

The General Report on the Activities of the European Union is currently being transformed into a shorter (100 pages), more interactive, and more citizen-friendly publication, entitled The European Union in 2015. It will be accompanied by a highlights brochure (16 pages). While the full report is foreseen for those who follow the EU most closely, the highlights brochure will be ideal for distributing to the general public via your mailing lists, events, and information points. Both publications will be published in March 2016.

What are the aims and the results of major EU policies? The “EU explained” series of booklets presents all existing EU policies to the general public. There are currently 32 titles available.

The most popular leaflet of all, with tangible information about how easy it is to travel in the EU. The leaflet includes a fold-out map of Europe.

Our classic, basic publication on the EU institutions. It contains an overview of the decision making process, and a chapter about each institution.

"The EU in slides" is a selection of PowerPoint slides outlining the basics of what the European Union is, what it does, and how it works. They are a flexible aid for teachers and speakers giving presentations about the EU. They are open for editing - any of our multipliers can re-use the illustrations, graphs, or template. The content also shows a number of tangible advantages of the EU, as well as the more traditional subjects of EU history, treaties and institutions.

What do the Commissioners look like? This poster on an A4 sheet shows their portrait photos and portfolios.

This poster contains the complete text of all 54 articles of the Charter. It can be displayed in meeting rooms, libraries, etc.

Practical handout indicating the phone number, the website, and the e-mail address for contacting Europe Direct. Can easily be adapted to add the contact details of a local EDIC.

A booklet aimed at younger schoolchildren tells the story of Europe simply and clearly. It covers subjects ranging from nature and geography, to history and the EU more generally.

"Europe is somewhere else". This nonsensical yet provocative statement launches the first chapter of this brochure for young adolescents. We are of course in the middle of Europe and the brochure attempts to explain what that actually means. Who runs Europe? What impact does the European Union actually have on daily lives?

Looking for teaching resources about the European Union? Or wanting to give a pointer to teachers who come to you? Teachers' Corner contains all kinds of material for different age groups.

Educational games and information for young people on European subjects – that it what you find on the web-portal Kids' Corner. You can train your memory with European flags, explore countries and famous Europeans, and fly spaceships while you learn history. And much more...

Website banners, a logo, and promotional postcards are available for Kids' Corner and Teachers' Corner.