February 24, 2022 We the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) are appalled by and condemn the large-scale military aggression by the Russian Federation against the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, directed partly from Belarusian soil. This unprovoked and completely unjustified attack on the democratic state of Ukraine was preceded by fabricated […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Politics and the impact of online social networks and new media
Expected Outcome Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Understand the changes wrought on democratic processes by new technologies. Produce evidence-based recommendations to address the opportunities and challenges for political behaviour and democratic engagement presented by social platforms and new media. Enhance capacities for digital citizenship. Scope Social media and other internet-based […]
Do you know what the European Tree of the Year is? Vote for your favorite!
About the contest The European Tree of the Year contest was established in 2011 as a continuation of the popular Tree of the Year contest, which has long been organized in the Czech Republic by the Alliance Foundation (Nadace Partnerství). At the end of the national competitions, the winners participate in the European competition. Every […]
Uncovering hidden stories: An introduction to European Archaeology
Archaeology helps us explore and understand what life was like for people through the ages. Their societies, settlements, crafts and entertainment, their agriculture, trade, their health and their warfare. This exhibition, created as part of the Europeana Archaeology project, introduces some of the fascinating archaeological monuments and finds that are preserved across Europe. Explore the […]
Remarks by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen
Press statement by President von der Leyen on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine “Check against delivery” Early this morning, Russian forces invaded Ukraine, a free and sovereign country. Once again, in the centre of Europe, innocent women, men and children are dying or fear for their lives. We condemn this barbaric attack, and the cynical arguments […]
European Youth Capital 2025
The European Youth Forum is launching the ‘European Youth Capital’ (EYC) 2025. This title is assigned to a European city for a period of one year during to empower young people, boost youth participation and strengthen European identity. Each year, a new European city is given the chance to showcase its innovative ideas, projects and activities that aim […]
Negotiations on the future EU-Mexico trade agreement
A delegation of trade MEPs will be in Mexico to discuss the prospects for the modernized EU-Mexico agreement and other issues on the bilateral economic and trade agenda. Between February 22 and 24, a six-member delegation of the International Trade Commission (INTA) will meet with representatives of the Mexican Congress and government, industrial organizations, European […]
Communiqué Government of Spain in view of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
The Government of Spain strongly condemns the military invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. It is a completely unjustified aggression, of unprecedented gravity, and a flagrant violation of international law that puts global security and stability at risk. The National Security Council will meet today at the Zarzuela Palace, at 12:00 noon, under the […]
European Climate Pact and the implementation of the Glasgow COP26 outcomes
VALENCIA HOSTS FROM THIS THURSDAY THE EUROPEAN CLIMATE PACT Various activities will be held until Saturday; the Pact will be presented this Friday. A dozen Valencian “ambassadors” will take part in the Pact The European Climate Pact arrives this week in the city of Valencia. The project in question brings together organizations and individuals to […]