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ISSN : 2443-9584

	Publications Update
	DG COMMUNICATION

In this issue - May 2016
Top news Policy by policy: The EU explained The fundamentals - general information on the EU		Have fun and learn: the EU for young citizens The historical dimension Publications from our partners

Guide to the European Citizens’ Initiative: updated version now available

YOU can set the agenda – since the creation of the European Citizens' Initiative four years ago. About six million EU citizens have already made use of their new rights. Over 20 initiatives have been prepared and more than five million signatures collected. Last year, the European Commission delivered its first report about the new “bottom up” instrument.

Policy by policy: The EU explained

“EU explained” series of booklets

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 32 titles available.

The fundamentals - general information on the EU

The EU in 2015 – General Report and Highlights

Do you want to know what the EU achieved in 2015? What progress it made in delivering on its priorities? The measures it took to boost jobs, growth and investment? The part it played in the climate deal achieved in Paris? How it handled the refugee crisis? And how European citizens benefited from the EU? You can find the answers to all these questions and more in 'The EU in 2015'.

How the EU works

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

Maps of Europe

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.

The EU in slides

"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.

Mini-poster of the members of the European Commission 2014-2019

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

The full text of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights – a poster

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

Promotional flyer for “Europe Direct”

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.

Have fun and learn: the EU for young citizens

Let's explore Europe - educational booklet for 9-12 year olds

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.

Europa. A journal for young people - educational booklet about the EU for 13-18 year olds

"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?

Europe in a nutshell

In difficult times, Europeans, let’s cooperate! This is the basic message of the PowerPoint presentation 'Europe in a nutshell', published on Teachers' Corner in 23 languages.

Teachers' Corner

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.

Kids' Corner

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...

Promotional tools for Kids' Corner and Teachers' Corner

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

The historical dimension

The founding fathers and other stories from the past

What do you know about the people who worked so tirelessly to create the kind of Europe we live in today: a Europe that has known continuous peace for over 60 years? We call them the 'Founding Fathers' of the EU.

Publications from our partners

DG REGIO presents 'Partners' online: colourful mix of stories, quizzes and games

DG REGIO has produced the ‘Partners webdoc’, a digital interactive version (‘webdoc’) of the comic book ‘Partners’. It features six EU regions: Finland, Ireland, northern Poland, Portugal, southern Italy and one overseas territory: French Guiana. With each region telling a different story, in a different setting, and illustrated by a different artist, these stories are all surprisingly connected – not only by the fact that they are all based on real projects.

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