"DG Communication Publications Update" Newsletter Issues

Factsheet on the European Solidarity Corps now available (02/02/2017)

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 opened on 7 December 2016.

EU explained: updated publication on Agriculture soon available (01/12/2016)

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.

'The EU and the refugee crisis' - all you need to know in a short factsheet (01/12/2016)

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 (01/12/2016)

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.

Wallchart featuring a map of Europe (01/02/2017)

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 (01/12/2016)

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 (01/12/2016)

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 (01/12/2016)

"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 (01/12/2016)

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 2014-2019 – updated (01/12/2016)

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.

Promoting the 'Europe Direct Information Centres' (01/12/2016)

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.

'Let's explore Europe!' - educational booklet for 9-12 year olds (01/12/2016)

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 (01/12/2016)

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 (02/02/2017)

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

Teachers' Corner (01/12/2016)

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 (01/12/2016)

Educational games and information for young people on European subjects – that is 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...

The founding fathers and other stories from the past (01/12/2016)

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.

How to deal with 'Europe' in the classroom (01/12/2016)

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 EU and jobs, growth and investment' – second factsheet now available (01/11/2016)

The second title in a new series of short, easy-to-read factsheets on the 10 Commission priorities has just been published. 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 4 pages and are available in all 24 official languages.

'Let's explore Europe!' - educational booklet for 9-12 year olds (01/11/2016)

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.

Wallchart featuring a map of Europe (01/11/2016)

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).

President Juncker's State of the Union 2016 back in stock (01/11/2016)

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.

'The EU and the refugee crisis' (01/11/2016)

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.

Regional policy: competitive cities and regions creating jobs (01/11/2016)

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

'EU explained' series of booklets (01/11/2016)

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.

Travelling in Europe 2016-17 (01/11/2016)

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 (01/11/2016)

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 (01/11/2016)

"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 – a poster (28/10/2016)

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' (01/11/2016)

Practical flyer 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.

'Europa. A journal for young people' - educational booklet about the EU for 13-18 year olds (01/11/2016)

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 (01/11/2016)

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

Teachers' Corner (01/11/2016)

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 (01/11/2016)

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...

The founding fathers and other stories from the past (01/11/2016)

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.

Young citizens in Dublin learn about the EU (01/11/2016)

Brochures were handed out to the public, including young citizens, at an event in September organised by our colleague Julio Gonzalez Romero from the Representation in Dublin.

Luxembourg - a country of fine diners in the heart of Europe (01/11/2016)

Luxembourg is a country of fine diners, just like France, Belgium, Italy and other EU member states. No doubt the Commission Representation in the Grand Duchy had the old saying “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” in mind when they decided to produce a total of three publications dealing with food issues.

President Juncker presents the State of the Union 2016 (03/10/2016)

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 have now been 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.

'The EU and the refugee crisis' – first factsheet in new series back in stock in all EU languages (03/10/2016)

Following high demand from Representations and Europe Direct Information Centres in August and September, 'The EU and the refugee crisis' factsheet was temporarily out of stock in certain languages. It is now back in stock and available to order. The factsheet is the first in a new series of short, easy-to-read factsheets on the 10 Commission priorities. The second factsheet, entitled 'The EU and jobs, growth and investment', will be published soon – details to follow in the next Publications Update.

Mini-poster: Members of the European Commission 2017-2019 – updated (03/10/2016)

Which faces stand for the European Commission? This poster on an A4 sheet shows the portraits and portfolios of all Commissioners. It has now been updated to feature the new Commissioner for the Security Union, Sir Julian King.

Wallchart featuring a map of Europe (03/10/2016)

This is a new edition of the 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 format and reads horizontally – i.e.84 cm wide and 59 cm tall.

Regional policy: competitive cities and regions creating jobs (03/10/2016)

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 series "The EU explained". Available in English, the other 23 languages come in October. NA-01-16-209-**-N

A digital single market in Europe (03/10/2016)

It is time to make Europe fit for the digital age. And this new brochure explains what it is all about. It is a new title in the series "The EU explained". Paper copies can be ordered by distribution partners in the same way as other titles in this series. It has 16 A4 pages full of infographics. Available in English – other 23 languages come in September. NA-04-15-798-**-C

'EU explained' series of booklets (03/10/2016)

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.

Travelling in Europe 2016-17 (03/10/2016)

This is the newest edition of the most popular leaflet of all. It contains tangible information about how easy it is to travel in the European Union. The leaflet also contains a fold-out map of Europe.

How the EU works (03/10/2016)

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 (03/10/2016)

"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.

The full text of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights – a poster (03/10/2016)

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' (03/10/2016)

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.

Guide to the European Citizens’ Initiative (03/10/2016)

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.

'Let's explore Europe!' - educational booklet for 9-12 year olds (03/10/2016)

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 (03/10/2016)

"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 (03/10/2016)

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 (03/10/2016)

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 (03/10/2016)

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...

The founding fathers and other stories from the past (03/10/2016)

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.

London Representation eyes target groups: What does the EU mean for you? (03/10/2016)

The Commission Representation in the United Kingdom has published a series of 10 concise factsheets outlining what the European Union means for specific target groups. What does the EU mean for small businesses? Creative people? Families? Shoppers and consumers? Holidaymakers? The countryside?

'The EU and the refugee crisis' – first factsheet in new series now available (01/09/2016)

The first title in a new series of short, easy-to-read factsheets on the 10 Commission priorities has just been published. The factsheets are specifically designed to be useful for Representations and Europe Direct Information Centres as hand-outs for the general public. They will be limited to 4 pages and will normally be available in all 24 official languages.

New wallchart featuring a map of Europe (01/09/2016)

This is a new edition of the 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 format and reads horizontally – i.e.84 cm wide and 59 cm tall.

A digital single market in Europe (03/10/2016)

It is time to make Europe fit for the digital age. And this new brochure explains what it is all about. It is a new title in the series "The EU explained". Print copies of the EN version can already be ordered by distribution partners in the same way as other titles in this series. Copies of the brochure in the other 23 languages will be available for order shortly. The brochure contains 16 A4 pages and includes many infographics. In the meantime, you can download this brochure in any of the 24 EU languages via the EU Bookshop. NA-04-15-798-**-C

'EU explained' series of booklets (03/10/2016)

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.

Travelling in Europe 2016-17 (01/09/2016)

This is the newest edition of the most popular leaflet of all. It contains tangible information about how easy it is to travel in the European Union. The leaflet also contains a fold-out map of Europe.

How the EU works (01/09/2016)

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 (01/09/2016)

"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.

The full text of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights – a poster (01/09/2016)

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' (01/09/2016)

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.

Guide to the European Citizens’ Initiative (01/09/2016)

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.

'Let's explore Europe!' - educational booklet for 9-12 year olds (01/09/2016)

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 (01/09/2016)

"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 (01/09/2016)

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 (01/09/2016)

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 (01/09/2016)

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...

The founding fathers and other stories from the past (01/09/2016)

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.

A digital single market in Europe (18/07/2016)

It is time to make Europe fit for the digital age. And this new brochure explains what it is all about. It is a new title in the series "The EU explained". Paper copies can be ordered by distribution partners in the same way as other titles in this series. It has 16 A4 pages full of infographics. Available in English around 25 July – other 23 languages by the end of August. NA-04-15-798-**-C

Travelling in Europe 2016-17 (15/07/2016)

The new edition of the most popular leaflet of all is available. Ready for the holiday season, it contains tangible information about how easy it is to travel in the European Union. The leaflet also contains a fold-out map of Europe.

New wallchart with map of Europe (18/07/2016)

We publish after the summer a new edition of the popular poster with a map of Europe and some basic facts about each EU country. The colourful flags help to make it attractive for displaying on the wall in public places, waiting room, schools and so on. It is in the size A1 and reads horizontally - that is, 84 cm wide and 59 cm tall. It will be available in the 24 EU languages in September. NA-02-15-471-**-P

“EU explained” series of booklets (15/07/2016)

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.

How the EU works (15/07/2016)

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 (15/07/2016)

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 (15/07/2016)

"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.

The EU in 2015 – General Report and Highlights (15/07/2016)

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'.

The full text of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights – a poster (15/07/2016)

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” (15/07/2016)

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.

Guide to the European Citizens’ Initiative (15/07/2016)

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.

Let's explore Europe - educational booklet for 9-12 year olds (15/07/2016)

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 (15/07/2016)

"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 (15/07/2016)

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 (15/07/2016)

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 (15/07/2016)

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 (15/07/2016)

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

The founding fathers and other stories from the past (15/07/2016)

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.

3rd reprint in the making: Successful “Europe's Constellation” Board Game comes from Athens (15/07/2016)

A third reprint of the “Europe’s Constellation” board game is on its way. “Demand has exceeded the expectations”, confirms Dimitra Georgana from the Commission‘s Representation in Greece. The game was first launched in 2011 in the framework of the Representations’ ongoing teachers & children engagement initiative, namely the Teachers4Europe network. Its aim is to address the information deficit about the European Union.

Would you want to share a story ? (15/07/2016)

You have a good product you are proud of? You want to inspire your colleagues in Representations or Europe Direct Centres to reproduce this good product in their country, their language? Or invent something similar? Then our "Products from our partners" is your particular chapter in "Publications Update". Send us your story, your photos, and if we like it, we'll share it with all the subscribers of this newsletter. Contact us at Juergen.esders@ec.europa.eu

The doors are open in the Commission (02/06/2016)

On Saturday 28th May, the European institutions in Brussels opened their doors to the public. Europe Direct and the Citizens' Information Unit did not miss this great opportunity. Visitors were queuing to visit the Berlaymont building already before it opened. As the DG COMM stand, organised by the Europe Direct unit, was one of the first stands on the visitors' tour, we faced their unabated enthusiasm and eagerness. Visitors tested their knowledge about the EU, enquired about Europe Direct's free information service, and explored DG COMM publications. The Europe Direct team offered a wide range of entertaining activities like quizzes, a smart board game and navigation of the Europa web pages. We all experienced an intense day, full of building bridges, breaking down an ill-perceived image of a distant EU and showing the human face of the Commission. Europe Direct at its best!

Travelling in Europe 2016-17 - Brand new edition is now out! (02/06/2016)

The brand new edition of the most popular leaflet of all is now out. Ready for the holiday season, it contains tangible information about how easy it is to travel in the European Union. The leaflet also contains a fold-out map of Europe.

“EU explained” series of booklets (02/06/2016)

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 EU in 2015 – General Report and Highlights (02/06/2016)

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 (02/06/2016)

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 (02/06/2016)

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 (02/06/2016)

"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 (02/06/2016)

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 (02/06/2016)

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” (02/06/2016)

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.

Guide to the European Citizens’ Initiative: updated version now available (02/06/2016)

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.

Let's explore Europe - educational booklet for 9-12 year olds (02/06/2016)

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 (02/06/2016)

"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 (02/06/2016)

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 (02/06/2016)

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 (02/06/2016)

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 (02/06/2016)

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

The founding fathers and other stories from the past (02/06/2016)

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.

"It saves us a lot of time": Representation in Germany introduces new ordering tool for publications (02/06/2016)

The Commission Representation in Germany has introduced a new ordering tool on the Representation's Website. The new tool allows for a "much more efficient publication request management", Nadine Böttcher, Publications officer in Berlin, reports. "Instead of having to deal with every single request individually, this makes it possible to collect the orders for print publications we are getting", Böttcher explains.

Guide to the European Citizens’ Initiative: updated version now available (26/04/2016)

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.

“EU explained” series of booklets (26/04/2016)

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 32 titles available.

The EU in 2015 – General Report and Highlights (26/04/2016)

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 (26/04/2016)

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 (26/04/2016)

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 (26/04/2016)

"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 (26/04/2016)

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 (26/04/2016)

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” (26/04/2016)

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.

Let's explore Europe - educational booklet for 9-12 year olds (26/04/2016)

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 (26/04/2016)

"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 (26/04/2016)

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 (26/04/2016)

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 (26/04/2016)

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 (26/04/2016)

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

The founding fathers and other stories from the past (26/04/2016)

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.

DG REGIO presents 'Partners' online: colourful mix of stories, quizzes and games (26/04/2016)

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.

Travelling in Europe 2016-17 - Brand new edition is now out! (31/03/2016)

The brand new edition of the most popular leaflet of all is now out. Ready for the holiday season, it contains tangible information about how easy it is to travel in the European Union. The leaflet also contains a fold-out map of Europe.

Europe in a nutshell (31/03/2016)

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

The EU in 2015 – General Report and Highlights (31/03/2016)

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'.

“EU explained” series of booklets (31/03/2016)

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.

How the EU works (31/03/2016)

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 (31/03/2016)

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 (31/03/2016)

"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 (31/03/2016)

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 (31/03/2016)

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” (31/03/2016)

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.

Let's explore Europe - educational booklet for 9-12 year olds (31/03/2016)

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 (31/03/2016)

"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?

Teachers' Corner (31/03/2016)

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 (31/03/2016)

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 (31/03/2016)

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

The founding fathers and other stories from the past (31/03/2016)

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.

What everybody needs to know – basic information about the European Council(s) (31/03/2016)

Can you accurately tell a citizen about the difference between the European Council, the Council of the European Union and the Council of Europe? A handful of useful brochures, leaflets and posters published by the Secretariat General of the Council could help you to clarify the unclear branding of three important European institutions. At least as far as the two EU institutions amongst the three are concerned. The European Council and the Council of the EU are, after all, two key players in the EU’s decision-making process, bringing together the Member States, their governments, and head of states and government of all 28 EU Member States.

The EU in 2015 – General Report and Highlights (10/03/2016)

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'.

Transforming the General Report –Breathing new life into a venerable publication (10/03/2016)

When the ‘General Report on the Activities of the European Union’ is published this month, you’ll notice something different. In fact, pretty much everything is different. Ben Hagard from DG COMM explains how.

“EU explained” series of booklets (10/03/2016)

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.

Travelling in Europe 2015-16 (10/03/2016)

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.

How the EU works (04/03/2016)

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 (10/03/2016)

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 (04/03/2016)

"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 (04/03/2016)

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 (04/03/2016)

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” (04/03/2016)

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.

Let's explore Europe - educational booklet for 9-12 year olds (10/03/2016)

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 (10/03/2016)

"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?

Teachers' Corner (10/03/2016)

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 (10/03/2016)

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 (10/03/2016)

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

The founding fathers and other stories from the past (10/03/2016)

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.

Two pen pals travelling in the European Union - Sophie and Paul are discovering Europe (10/03/2016)

French girl Sophie invites her pen pal Paul from Munich to visit her in Strasbourg. And what is located there in Sophie’s Alsatian hometown? The European Parliament, the EU Institution elected by European people. Sophie and Paul are curious and decide to embark on an interesting tour without leaving town. They find out which countries belong to the European Union, where the policies for European citizens are decided, and why so many EU countries share a common currency. “Sophie und Paul” is not a dry political pamphlet, but an easy going cartoon booklet for children aged six to ten years. A game, many quizzes and drawing challenges invite the kids to actively participate in the journey.

'Ten priorities for Europe' - get the overview (01/02/2016)

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.

How does the EU look? Map it! (01/02/2016)

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).

Understanding the EU – promotional material for publications (01/02/2016)

The "Citizens information" unit of DG COMM has produced some promotional items that might help you publicise EU publications. We have in particular bookmarks, but also some pens, bags and other goodies.

The European Union in 2015 – a different General Report (01/02/2016)

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.

“EU explained” series of booklets (01/02/2016)

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.

Travelling in Europe 2015-16 (01/02/2016)

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.

How the EU works (01/02/2016)

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 (01/02/2016)

"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 (01/02/2016)

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 (01/02/2016)

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” (01/02/2016)

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.

Let's explore Europe - educational booklet for 9-12 year olds (01/02/2016)

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 (01/02/2016)

"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?

Teachers' Corner (01/02/2016)

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 (01/02/2016)

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 (01/02/2016)

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

The founding fathers and other stories from the past (01/02/2016)

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.

"Europe – easy peasy": 50 pages of crafting, guessing, painting for 9-13 year olds (01/02/2016)

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.