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Publications Update
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DG COMMUNICATION
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In this issue
- March 2018
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Top news
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9 May is just around the corner: send us your orders soon!
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'Europe Day' – 9 May - is fast approaching! As you know, many Representations and EDICs organise various events around this time of year and will require EU-related brochures and publications to hand out to participants and visitors.
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New: The EU in 2017
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Find out everything you need to know about the European Union's achievements in 2017, the 60th anniversary of the founding Treaties of Rome.
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New: The European Union - What it is and what it does
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This publication is a guide to the European Union (EU) and what it does.
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New: Spotlight on the European Year of Cultural Heritage
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2018 is the European Year of Cultural Heritage. Cultural heritage binds Europe together through our common history and values.
It also represents the richness and diversity of our cultural traditions. Our shared cultural heritage is to be understood, cherished and celebrated.
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New: ABC of EU law
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The legal order created by the European Union shapes our political life and society. Individuals are not merely citizens of their country, town or district; they are also Union citizens.
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New: EU invests in the planet
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Ten initiatives for a modern and clean economy: the Juncker Commission's contribution to the One Planet Summit held in Paris on 17 December 2017.
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Policy by policy
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Future of Europe: White Paper and all five reflection papers
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The White Paper on the future of Europe looks at how Europe will change in the next decade, from the impact of new technologies on society and jobs, to questions about globalisation, security and the rise of populism. It spells out the choice faced by Europe: being swept along by these trends, or embracing them and seizing the new opportunities they bring. Five reflection papers deepen the discussion and are all available to order.
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The EU and jobs, growth and investment
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The European Commission’s top priority is to get Europe growing again and increase the number of jobs without creating new debt.
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The EU and the Digital Single Market
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The Digital Single Market in Europe has been created to ensure equal access to products and services, to create the right environment for dynamic and safe online innovative ecosystems in Europe, and to make sure every European citizen, business and government can trust online services and benefit from the digital revolution.
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The EU and energy union and climate action
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Europeans need secure, sustainable and affordable energy. Our way of life is such that energy is vital for essential day-to-day services, without which we and our businesses cannot function. We need it for our lighting, heating, transport and industrial output. In addition to our basic needs, we also need it for our washing machines, computers, televisions and all the other goods that we use almost without thinking. However, making sure we have all the energy we need, at a price we can afford, both now and in the future, is not so easy.
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The EU and the Single Market
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The single market is one of Europe’s major achievements. It delivers tangible benefits for people and is an engine for building a stronger and fairer EU economy.
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The EU and Economic and Monetary Union
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Economic and monetary union represents a major step in the integration of EU economies. Launched in 1992, the union involves the coordination of economic and fiscal policies, a common monetary policy, and a common currency, the euro.
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The EU and the Migration Crisis (second edition)
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In 2015 and 2016, the EU experienced an unprecedented influx of refugees and migrants. More than 1 million people arrived in the European Union, most of them fleeing from war and terror in Syria and other countries.
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Spotlight on the European Solidarity Corps (2nd edition)
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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. This factsheet presents the latest state of play of this important initiative.
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The fundamentals - general information on the EU
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Europe in 12 lessons
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What purpose does the EU serve? Why and how was it set up? How does it work? What has it already achieved for its citizens, and what new challenges does it face today?
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Still available: Travelling in Europe 2017-2018
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The latest edition of this popular leaflet is still available to order. It contains information on many practical aspects of issues that you might encounter when travelling within the European Union and also includes a helpful fold-out map of Europe.
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Wallchart featuring a map of Europe
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This is 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).
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Mini-poster presents the Members of the European Commission 2014-19
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The current version of the mini-poster showing the 28 members of the European Commission was updated in 2017.
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The EU in slides
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"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.
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The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights on a poster: the full text
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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.
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You can set the agenda: Guide to the European Citizens’ Initiative
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Making the European Union more democratic and transparent is one of the priorities of the Juncker Commission. It is against this background that the European Citizens’ Initiative is particularly important since it gives citizens the opportunity to express their concerns in a very concrete way and to influence the European political and legislative agenda.
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How to contact Europe Direct Information Centres
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This practical flyer was recently updated and indicates the phone number, the website, and the e-mail address for contacting Europe Direct. It can easily be adapted to include the contact details of any local Europe Direct Information Centre.
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Still available: State of the Union 2017 brochure
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On 13 September 2017, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker delivered his annual State of the Union address at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. A brochure was produced following the event.
This brochure contains:
• the speech of the President,
• the latest progress in delivering on the ten priorities for Europe,
• other important information on the EU's activities in 2017.
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The Van den Brande report: How to strengthen dialogue with EU citizens
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On 15 July 2015, President Juncker appointed Luc Van den Brande as Special Adviser for outreach towards citizens. As a special adviser to the President, Mr Van den Brande worked closely with various Members of the Juncker Commission on how to further strengthen the dialogue with EU citizens.
Mr Van den Brande delivered a report for the President, including recommendations on communication outreach to citizens.
This factsheet summarizes the recommendations.
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Have fun and learn: the EU for young citizens
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'EU&ME': an interactive booklet for teenagers and their teachers
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If you are a teenager or a secondary school teacher, 'EU&ME' is for you!
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'Let's explore Europe!' - educational booklet for 9 - 12 year olds
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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.
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Europe in a nutshell
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This PowerPoint presentation provides a simple overview of the EU. It is available on Teachers' Corner in 23 languages.
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Teachers' Corner
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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.
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Kids' Corner
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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...
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Online quiz: 'Discover the European Union'
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This online quiz has been created for young people to give them a quick and useful introduction to the European Union. It can be used as part of a lesson in school, or in free time on smartphones and tablets. It can be played independently or alongside "Europe: a journal for young people".
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The historical dimension
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The European Story: 60 years of shared progress
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The foundations for the Europe we all know today were laid on 26 March 1957 in Rome. The heads of state and government of the European Community signed what is today known as "The Treaties of Rome". This 32 page brochure showcases six decades of shared progress under 10 main themes: peace, democracy, freedom, prosperity, discovery, equality, well-being, sustainability, influence and diversity.
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The founding fathers and other stories from the past
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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.
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