Explore the Council from all angles and take a look inside rooms that are rarely accessible to visitors. Enjoy this exclusive chance to see the room where EU leadersʼ meetings are held.
The new group of trainees who joined the EU Council in February come from all over the European Union - and their Easter traditions are just as diverse as they are. We asked them about their favourite ones.
To jab or not to jab – that was the question in our survey last month. As promised, we now bring you the results. Over 70% of those who filled in the survey definitely want to be vaccinated.👏👏👏 Almost 22% want to but have some concerns. 8% are not sure. Find out more about how the EU is ensuring safe vaccines for Europeans. Stay safe!
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Do the terms mRNA or viral vector sound like secret code to you? Keep on reading to finally understand what they’re talking about in the news.
Wonder what goes on inside this building? Everything you ever wanted to know about the European Council and the Council of the EU, told by those who know it best! Watch the full film and experience the atmosphere for yourself!
Within the event series "Your Europe, Your Say! 2021", young experts, activists and influencers share their knowledge and expertise on climate change in the context of systemic change. And you are invited to contribute, too. Find out who will be there and how you can join the debate.
Still not sure what's the difference between the Council of the EU and the European Council? Or ready to dive deep into a specific policy field? Why not get an expert who works in the Council to explain it to you (all) via a virtual presentation?
Going into 2021, many hoped that this would be the year we were able to move on from the pandemic and get our lives back.
But a lot of us are currently still living a lockdown life of some sort – studying or working from home with very few opportunities to travel. So we have some suggestions for you on how to visit the Council virtually at least while waiting for better times.
According to a recent survey by the European Commission, many Europeans see a COVID-19 vaccine as the way forward out of the pandemic. But like most respondents, you might also still be a bit unsure about the vaccines that are out there and how they work. So we put on our lab coats to explain how mRNA vaccines work.
We would also like to hear your views via our short poll below: where do you stand on getting the vaccine yourself? We’ll look at the results in our next edition.
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Vaccines using mRNA technology protect you from COVID-19 without exposing you to the virus. We explain mRNA technology in simple terms.
On 1 January 2021 Portugal took over the six-month rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union in the middle of a pandemic and an economic crisis.
But how well do you know Portugal?
Test your knowledge by taking part in our 10-question quiz !
New year, new beginnings? Well, at least in the Council of the EU: Portugal has taken over the rotating presidency since 1 January and will be steering the different Council configurations over the next six months. In our quiz, you can find out how much you know about Portugal and the Portuguese.
Also, in the final days of 2020, the EU and the UK finally struck a deal on the future EU-UK relations. This brought yet another historic first: a Council meeting on Christmas Day. Below you will find the behind-the-scenes story full of fun facts and curiosities about the treaty and its signature.
In addition, we have plenty of tips on how you can kick-start your own year in a European spirit.
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On 24 December, the negotiators secured the agreement between the EU and UK that allowed to avoid cliff edge of hard Brexit. What happened after could be the next episode of "Fast and (not)furious".
Is finding your dream job one of your resolutions for 2021? Europass helps you to prepare your CV, cover letter and job applications. Check how you can even receive personalised job suggestions!
Are you aged 16-30 and working on a project with a European dimension? Apply for the 2021 Charlemagne Youth Prize and get rewarded for your project to further develop your initiative. Don’t delay, because the deadline is 1 February 2021!
Are you keen to be part of the next group of trainees at the General Secretariat of the Council? Applications for the autumn 2021 session opened on 15 February 2021. Check out the traineeships website for more details, the application form and testimonials from our former trainees.
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