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.
This practical flyer indicates the phone number, the website, and the e-mail address for contacting Europe Direct. It can easily be adapted to add the contact details of a local Europe Direct Information Centre.
This poster contains the complete text of all 54 articles of the Charter. It can be displayed in meeting rooms, classrooms, libraries, offices, at home, etc.
"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. The slides are a flexible aid for teachers and speakers giving presentations about the EU. They are fully editable - anyone can re-use the illustrations, graphs, or templates. The slides cover many of the benefits of the EU, as well as the more traditional subjects of EU history, treaties and institutions.
This basic publication on the EU institutions contains an overview of the decision-making process and a chapter about each institution.
This is the newest edition of our most popular publication. It contains useful information about how easy it is to travel within the European Union. The leaflet also contains a fold-out map of Europe.
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.
This poster on an A4 sheet includes the photos and portfolios of all 28 Commissioners. It has been updated to feature the new Commissioner for the Security Union, Sir Julian King.
This is part of a new series of short, easy-to-read factsheets on the 10 Commission priorities. It sets out in simple terms what the refugee crisis is, its implications, and what the EU is doing to tackle the problem. These factsheets are specifically designed to be useful for Representations and Europe Direct Information Centres as hand-outs for the general public. The factsheets will be limited to 4 pages and will be available in all 24 official languages.
How can the European Union and Europe in general be presented in the classroom? To tackle this tricky question, the European Commission Representation, the European Parliament Information Office and the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education in Vienna have joined forces to produce a 44-page brochure containing practical tips and advice specifically geared towards Austrian teachers. The aim of the brochure is to offer 'various thematic and methodical proposals' on how best to approach Europe in the classroom and to serve as a guide to the many tools and information sources available on the market. The brochure was launched at a public event on 28 November with about 125 teachers in attendance.
The title on the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union in the "The EU explained" series has just been updated: the new version of "Agriculture" will be available in English by mid-February at the latest. Other languages will follow soon. 24 languages.
This PowerPoint presentation provides a simple overview of the EU. It is available on Teachers' Corner in 23 languages.
Young people across the EU should have the opportunity to volunteer or work for a good cause, said Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker during his State of the Union address in September 2016. This would allow them to express their solidarity, develop skills and gain experience. Registration for the Corps opens on 7 December 2016.
This is the first title in a new series of short, easy-to-read factsheets on the 10 Commission priorities. It sets out in simple terms what the refugee crisis is, its implications, and what the EU is doing to tackle the problem. These factsheets are specifically designed to be useful for Representations and Europe Direct Information Centres as hand-outs for the general public. The factsheets will be limited to 4 pages and will be available in all 24 official languages.
Every September, the President of the European Commission delivers his 'State of the Union' speech before the European Parliament, taking stock of the past year's achievements and presenting his priorities for the year ahead. All the important texts from this year's speech of 14 September are assembled in one publication: the speech itself, the President's letter of intent on the priorities, a summary of the progress on the Commission's 10 priorities and more.
This is a new edition of our popular poster featuring a map of Europe and some basic facts about each EU country. The colourful flags make it an attractive product to display in public places, waiting rooms, schools, and so on. It is in A1 landscape format (84 cm wide and 59 cm tall).
Regional policy is a strategic investment policy targeting all EU regions and cities in order to boost their economic growth and improve people’s quality of life. It is also an expression of solidarity, focusing support on the less developed regions. This publication is an updated edition in the "EU explained" series. Available in 24 languages. NA-01-16-209-**-C
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.
This is the newest edition of our most popular publication. It contains useful information about how easy it is to travel within the European Union. The leaflet also contains a fold-out map of Europe.
This basic publication on the EU institutions contains an overview of the decision-making process and a chapter about each institution.
