"DG Communication Publications Update" Newsletter Issues

'Ten priorities for Europe' – get the overview in a new publication (20/11/2015)

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.

Juncker talks to citizens, DG COMM backs up with solid reading matter (02/12/2015)

Jean-Claude Juncker was seemingly not afraid of anything: just three days after the terrorist attacks in Paris, the Commission President honoured his commitment to attend a Citizens' Dialogue in central Brussels. For one hour, President Juncker listened to the audience, answered their questions and had a frank and forthright exchange of views on the issues of most concern to the majority of Europeans. In the city's beautiful 'Bozar' concert hall, designed by Belgium's famous architect Victor Horta, around 850 citizens were given the opportunity to meet the Commission's highest representative. Out in the lobby, DG COMM's Citizens' Information Unit handed out some of the Commission's publications to participants.

Understanding the EU – promotional bookmarks (02/12/2015)

"We should better promote Commission publications", said Ierotheos Papadopoulos, head of unit of the Citizens' information sector when he took up his new position in September. Well said, and well done: Bookmarks advertising the Commission's publications are amongst the first promotional products made available for Commission services and partners.

The European Union in 2015 – a different General Report (02/12/2015)

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 (03/11/2015)

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 (03/11/2015)

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 (03/11/2015)

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 (03/11/2015)

"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.

Maps of Europe (03/11/2015)

Various sizes and formats of maps are available for you to use.

Mini-poster of the members of the European Commission 2014-2019 (03/11/2015)

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 (03/11/2015)

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

Guide to the European Citizens' Initiative (03/11/2015)

Easy-to-read guide to the European Citizens' Initiative and how it works, updated in 2014.

Promotional flyer for “Europe Direct” (03/11/2015)

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 (03/11/2015)

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 (03/11/2015)

"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 (03/11/2015)

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 (03/11/2015)

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 (01/10/2015)

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

The founding fathers and other stories from the past (03/11/2015)

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.

28 EU countries, 28 activities to draw, cut out, paste and play! (02/12/2015)

The Commission Representation in London has just produced a fun, colourful activity book that offers children from 7 to 11 the chance to learn about each of the 28 Member States. They can draw, colour, cut pictures out, play with the stickers and create their own designs.

'Ten priorities for Europe' – get the overview in a new publication (20/11/2015)

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.

'Euro Run' game – Anna and Alex take on the banknote forgers (03/11/2015)

The European Central Bank's game for children aged 9 and above, has just been updated. Players proceed with Anna and Alex through seven banknote levels, being pursued by forgers and evil magpies, learning about the euro on the way.

Distribution has a smiling face: Angeliki Kallianou is in constant contact with 'customers' (03/11/2015)

Since March of this year the distribution of DG COMM publications has had a new face. In that month, Angeliki Kallianou joined Unit C1, following the retirement of Marleen Michiels. Ever since, she has ensured, with untiring enthusiasm and a service mentality, that DG COMM publications reach their recipients.

“EU explained” series of booklets (03/11/2015)

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 (03/11/2015)

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 (03/11/2015)

Our classic, basic publication on the EU institutions. It contains an overview of the decision making process, and a chapter about each institution. This edition presents the situation at the end of 2014.

The EU in slides (03/11/2015)

"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.

Maps of Europe (03/11/2015)

Various sizes and formats of maps are available for you to use.

Mini-poster of the members of the European Commission 2014-2019 (03/11/2015)

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 (03/11/2015)

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

Guide to the European Citizens' Initiative (03/11/2015)

Easy-to-read guide to the European Citizens' Initiative and how it works, updated in 2014.

Promotional flyer for “Europe Direct” (03/11/2015)

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 (03/11/2015)

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 (03/11/2015)

"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 (03/11/2015)

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 (03/11/2015)

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 (03/11/2015)

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

The founding fathers and other stories from the past (03/11/2015)

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.

New chapter introduced in Publications Update: meet the Reps (03/11/2015)

With this issue of Publications Update, we have added a new chapter. In each issue, we will introduce our readers to a publication produced by a Commission Representation or a Europe Direct Information Centre which we found particularly interesting. The idea is that you can get inspiration to your own communication activities. Or maybe even make an agreement to re-publish an edition adapted to your own language and region. Of course, these publications are currently only in one or a few EU languages. And of course you cannot order any of these publications from DG COMM. You can take contact directly with the author’s service, when a publication interests you.

New Head in DG COMM's Citizens' Information Unit (Publications) (01/10/2015)

On 16 September 2015, Ierotheos Papadopoulos took up the post of Head of the Citizens' Information Unit (Publications) in DG COMM. Before taking up this new position, Ierotheos worked for five years as the Deputy Head of Unit in the Commission's Audiovisual Service. Meet Ierotheos and watch his video.

Ten priorities for Europe (01/10/2015)

Coming soon: The Commission's plans to solve the ten biggest challenges in Europe presented in an easy to read ten-page booklet.

Memory Game on Kids' Corner (01/10/2015)

Children aged six and older can now play the Kids' Corner Memory Game on all kinds of devices. The game now works on desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. They can learn the flags and countries of the EU though this classic memory game. And as a bonus, the really curious ones can also learn the reasons behind the colours and symbols of each flag.

How the EU works (01/10/2015)

Our classic, basic publication on the EU institutions. It contains an overview of the decision making process, and a chapter about each institution. This edition presents the situation at the end of 2014.

Maps of Europe (01/10/2015)

Various sizes and formats of maps are available for you to use.

Mini-poster of the members of the European Commission 2014-2019 (01/10/2015)

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 (01/10/2015)

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

Guide to the European Citizens' Initiative (01/10/2015)

Easy-to-read guide to the European Citizens' Initiative and how it works, updated in 2014.

Promotional flyer for “Europe Direct” (01/10/2015)

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 (01/10/2015)

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 (01/10/2015)

"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 (01/10/2015)

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 (01/10/2015)

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 (01/10/2015)

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 Update gets a new look (04/09/2015)

You are used to receiving this newsletter. We have sent it to you before. It just looks different this time.

Ten priorities for Europe (04/09/2015)

Coming soon: The Commission's plans to solve the ten biggest challenges in Europe are now presented in an easy to read ten-page booklet.

Languages take you further (04/09/2015)

Do you know how to say "thank you" in Bulgarian? Or "Köszönöm" in English? How about "I love you" in Greek? In this booklet for 12-15 year old children, you can find many examples of common expressions in all 24 official languages of the EU.

New on Teachers' Corner: "Our planet, our future" (04/09/2015)

World leaders will meet in Paris in December 2015 to finalise a new legally-binding climate change agreement. It's high time to get informed about what is at stake!

“EU explained” series of booklets (04/09/2015)

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 (04/09/2015)

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 (04/09/2015)

Our classic, basic publication on the EU institutions. It contains an overview of the decision making process, and a chapter about each institution. This edition presents the situation at the end of 2014.

The EU in slides – new generation (04/09/2015)

"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.

Maps of Europe (04/09/2015)

Various sizes and formats of maps are available for you to use.

Mini-poster of the members of the European Commission 2014-2019 (04/09/2015)

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 (04/09/2015)

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

Guide to the European Citizens' Initiative (04/09/2015)

Easy-to-read guide to the European Citizens' Initiative and how it works, updated in 2014.

Promotional flyer for “Europe Direct” (04/09/2015)

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 (04/09/2015)

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 (04/09/2015)

"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 (04/09/2015)

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 (04/09/2015)

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...

Updated: The EU time machine (04/09/2015)

“The EU time machine” is an online educational game about European and EU history. You fly a spaceship and have to steer into the right answer to quiz questions, making sure to avoid the meteorites!

Promotional tools for Kids' Corner and Teachers' Corner (04/09/2015)

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

The founding fathers and other stories from the past (04/09/2015)

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.