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ISSN : 2443-9584

	Publications Update
	DG COMMUNICATION

In this issue - February 2017
Top news Policy by policy The fundamentals - general information on the EU		Have fun and learn: the EU for young citizens The historical dimension Publications from our partners

Policy by policy

Factsheet on the European Solidarity Corps now available

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.

'The EU and jobs, growth and investment' – all you need to know in a short factsheet

The second title in a new series of short, easy-to-read factsheets on the 10 Commission priorities was published in autumn 2016. The factsheets are specifically designed to be useful for Representations and Europe Direct Information Centres as hand-outs for the general public. They are limited to four pages and are available in all 24 official languages.

'The EU and the refugee crisis' - all you need to know in a short factsheet

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.

'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 currently 32 titles available.

The fundamentals - general information on the EU

Wallchart featuring a map of Europe

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).

Travelling in Europe 2016-17

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.

How the EU works

This basic publication on the EU institutions contains an overview of the decision-making process and a chapter about each institution.

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. 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.

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

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.

Mini-poster: Members of the European Commission 2017-2019 – updated

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. Note that yet another update will follow once a new Bulgarian Commissioner will have been approved and a new Vice President has been assigned by President Juncker.

Promoting the 'Europe Direct Information Centres'

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.

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

This brochure for young adolescents explains what the EU is and what it does, answering questions such as "who runs Europe?" and "what impact does the European Union have on daily lives?"

Europe in a nutshell

This PowerPoint presentation provides a simple overview of the EU. It is available on Teachers' Corner in 23 languages.

Kids' Corner

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

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.

The historical dimension

The founding fathers and other stories from the past

What do you know about the people who worked to create the kind of Europe we live in today: a Europe that has known continuous peace for over 70 years? We call them the 'Founding Fathers' of the EU.

Publications from our partners

New from Bulgaria: Tales from under the Linden trees

It was a rough ride for the new children's publication of the Commission Representation in Sofia. "It had to wait at the closed Bulgarian border due to heavy snow and the impossibility of reaching Sofia", Esen Alieva from the Representation told us. "Tales from Europe under the Linden trees" presents fairy tales from the 28 EU Member States.

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