On behalf of the European Commission, the European Journalism Centre will organise a seminar on "Eco-Innovation" on 15 December, 2011. Held in Brussels for 15 EU journalists, the event will provide the opportunity for an exclusive meeting with Janez Potočnik, the European Commissioner for the Environment, as well as for meetings with other high…

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Time for change? Proposed shake-up of the EU’s Development Policy post-Arab Spring… Now in their sixth year, the EDDs have become a key event on the international development calendar and a major political discussion forum which brings together former and current Heads of State and Government from Europe and many other parts of the world, especially…

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In the first half of 2012, Denmark will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The European Journalism Centre and the European Commission's DG Economic and Financial Affairs invite you to an exclusive three-day seminar on the “Economic Priorities of the Danish Presidency" taking place in Brussels from 29 November - 1 December 2011.…

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The European Journalism Centre (EJC), in conjunction with the Nihon Shinbun Kyokai (NSK), the Japanese Association of Newspaper Publishers and Editors, invites you to apply for the NSK-EJC fellowship programme taking place 20 November-2 December 2011. N.B. You cannot apply through ejcseminars.eu, please follow instructions detailed below. Aiming to…

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Meet the women who follow their dreams! In times of economic crises and rising unemployment, people want to hear of success stories more than ever before… The European Journalism Centre, in partnership with the European Commission’s Directorate General for Enterprise and Industry, will organise a 2-day press seminar in Warsaw from 14-15 November 2011…

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Raise your eyes to the stars! The European Journalism Centre, in partnership with the European Commission, offers you the opportunity to follow the Third International Conference on Space Exploration, taking place in Lucca, Italy, from 9-10 November 2011. This conference will launch an International Platform aiming to build a policy-level dialogue…

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The major economic and fiscal crisis continues to haunt us. The European sovereign debt crisis has prompted intense action by the EU's national governments, the European Central Bank and the European Commission in order to support growth and employment, ensure financial stability and put in place measures of a reinforced EU's economic governance. Against…

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European Contract Law (now termed: "Sales" Law) is one of the Europe 2020 strategic priorities, tying with the completion of the single market in Europe. This autumn, a proposal on the new legal instrument is planned to be adopted. This EU-wide optional law will have a significant influence on cross-border transactions between business and suppliers…

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This seminar is an information event on the future of EU development policy, including EC speakers, stakeholders, MEPs, and a speaker from the field. 15 Journalists from EU-27 countries are invited to this seminar taking place in Brussels on 18-20 October, 2011. This three-day seminar is organised by the European Journalism Centre in partnership with…

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The contribution of entrepreneurship to Europe’s welfare, jobs innovation and competitiveness will be debated during the European SME Week Summit held in Brussels on 7 October. The European Journalism Centre invites 30 journalists to join the discussion with officials from the European Commission, European Parliament, as well as entrepreneurs and representatives…

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In the midst of ongoing turbulence in financial markets, sluggish growth and elevating debt, the European Journalism Centre is organising in early October, in co-operation with DG Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, an exclusive programme for journalists specialising in economic and financial issues from the Euro Zone-17 countries.…

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The second semester of 2011 will see Poland taking on the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first time in history. Environmental priorities of the Polish presidency, in addition to the rational use of natural resources and climate change prevention, include goals such as Europe's adaptation to these changes and preparing a new…

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As the largest of the eight post-Communist countries to become a full member of the EU in 2004, Poland hopes that its upcoming EU presidency will complete its transformation from a newcomer to being at the helm of the European Union. Despite that Poland is outside of the Eurozone, yet looking to come in, it will not be automatically privy to discussions…

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For EU affairs, many people think of Brussels and Strasbourg, the European Commission and European Parliament. Yet the history of European integration began neither in Brussels nor Strasbourg - it began in Luxembourg, the birthplace of Robert Schuman. Luxembourg is home to several institutions: the European Court of Justice, the European Investment…

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The European Journalism Centre (EJC), in conjunction with the Korea Press Foundation (KPF), invites you to apply for the KPF/EJC fellowship programme taking place between 22nd August and 3rd September 2011. Aiming to promote a better understanding of Korea, this 2-week programme, held in South Korea, will feature a series of seminars led by specialists.…

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Coinciding with the beginning of the EU budget negotiations for 2014-2010, the second half of 2011 will see Poland taking on the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first time in history. Already the improvement of European economic governance and the return to sustainable economic growth shape up as major priorities for the Polish…

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In 2008, more than 80 million people across the European Union lived below the poverty line, a situation that has been further worsened by the economic crisis and many countries have seen public budgets reducing. New innovative and participative actions are needed to address poverty. Tailored for 30 journalists coming from the EU-27, this seminar will…

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The European Union shares its borders with countries facing many challenges. It cannot afford to be indifferent to the arc of instability that runs from Belarus to North Africa, passing through Ukraine, Moldova, the Western Balkans, the Caucasus and the Middle East. With the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the EU has reached out to its neighbours…

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Young people have been hit particularly hard by the recent social and economic crisis. According to latest EU figures, five million young Europeans are looking for a job. Many of them will miss opportunities because they lack the right qualifications or experience. In response, the European Commission recently launched its “Youth on the Move” initiative,…

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The volatility of food prices accompanied by the energy and financial crisis put millions of people in the world’s poorest countries at extreme risk from hunger and malnutrition. To which extent is the EU engaged in the achievement of MDG number 1 - reducing by half the the number of people malnourished? With over 70 per cent of world's poor living…

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Justice, fundamental rights and security for EU citizens: An outlook on upcoming policies Justice, fundamental rights and security issues close to the EU citizens will be the focus of this seminar in Brussels. Specific themes include victims rights, Roma policies, data protection and procedural rights - initiatives ensuring legal certainty and a level-playing…

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Climate Change threatens to exacerbate current challenges to the achievement of MDGs. At the same time, there is a link between access to energy and fighting poverty. EU's external aid providers try to combine access to energy necessary for the achievement of the MDGs with an increased political awareness among decision makers on the role energy can…

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Over the last ten years, the euro has achieved a generally accepted status as a leading currency, presenting economic policy makers with unprecedented opportunities and challenging the US dollar as the world’s top reserve currency. Despite the global financial turmoil, the European currency has maintained a relative stability and a high exchange rate…

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The European Union shares its borders with countries facing many challenges. It cannot afford to be indifferent to the arc of instability that runs from Belarus to North Africa, passing through Ukraine, Moldova, the Western Balkans, the Caucasus and the Middle East. With the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the EU has reached out to its neighbours…

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In co-operation with the European Commission, DG Enlargement, the EJC will organise a seminar for 12 Albanian journalists. They will be briefed on basic EU mechanisms, decision-making processes, EU institutions, communications structures, all related to the enlargement and adhesion process aspects. Each seminar day also includes time for reporting…

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Water and the integrated and sustainable management of extreme water related events are amongst the priorities of the Hungarian EU Presidency during the first half of 2011. The European Journalism Centre, in co-operation with the European Commission, will bring to Budapest 60 journalists coming from the EU-27 to a Water focused conference. Held between…

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This is a decisive moment for the EU. The Eurozone is at a crossroads and public support for both the euro and the EU is corroding. Tackling the crisis stretched governments’ solvency to breaking points. The aggravation of Europe’s debt problems is provoking political conflict both within Member States and between them. Who bears the bank losses, bondholders…

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The recent economic crisis has brought the employment rate across the EU down to 69%, and the unemployment rate up to 10%. Under the EU’s growth strategy for the coming decade (Europe 2020), the European Union has agreed on an employment rate target for women and men of 75% for the 20-64 years age group by 2020. The European Journalism Centre in co-operation…

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Gender equality is essential for growth and poverty reduction, and it is key to reaching the Millennium Development Goals. However, gender inequalities are still entrenched in many cultural, social and political systems. In the developing world, women suffer disproportionately from poverty and its related ills, such as malnutrition, poor health and…

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The European Union shares its borders with countries facing many challenges. It cannot afford to be indifferent to the arc of instability that runs from Belarus to North Africa, passing through Ukraine, Moldova, the Western Balkans, the Caucasus and the Middle East. With the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the EU has reached out to its neighbours…

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The European Journalism Centre and the European Commission are organising an exclusive three-day seminar for EU sport journalists on Europe's sport agenda in Budapest, 21-23 February 2011, held alongside the first ever public EU Sport Forum. Threats both new and old are affecting the industry as never before: from match fixing to doping, youth exploitation…

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Hungary will set the European Union's agenda during the first half of 2011. Several challenges await the Eastern European country. The number one issue is likely to be how to exit from the economic crisis and how to create sustainable growth. Also on the itinerary will be the accession negotiations with Croatia and Iceland; the harmonisation of national…

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In the midst of ongoing turbulence in Greece and Ireland on one hand and the fresh adoption of the Euro by Estonia on the other, the European Journalism Centre is organising in early February, in co-operation with DG Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, an exclusive programme for journalists specialising in economic and financial…

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Tailored for reporters covering environment in Hungarian media, this seminar will focus on the environmental priorities of the upcoming Hungarian EU presidency. At the end of the International Year of Biodiversity and following two key conferences - the October Nagoya conference on biodiversity and the December Cancun summit on climate change - the…

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Looking for the latest news and ideas on European policy and innovation in the developing world? Then join us at the 5th annual European Development Days (EDD) event in Brussels December 6-8, 2010. It brings together leading figures from the area of international relations and development to discuss and exchange ideas across a broad range of international…

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The European Journalism Centre and the European Commission's DG ECFIN invite you to an exclusive three-day seminar on "The Economic Priorities of the Hungarian Presidency" taking place in Brussels on the 6-8 December, 2010. Targeted to 15 invited journalists covering economic issues in the Hungarian media, this seminar focuses on the economic priorities…

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DO YOU WANT TO BE A YOUNG REPORTER AGAINST POVERTY? The European Journalism Centre invites you to be part of the first Europe-wide competition for journalism students passionate about development issues – Young Reporters Against Poverty http://www.youngreporters.net Participate in the YRAP competition and…

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The euro, as both competitor and collaborator to the dollar, plays an important role in the global market. The common currency is creating the potential for a bipolar international monetary system offering unprecedented challenges and opportunities to economic policy-makers. Ten years after its establishment, the euro has been very successful as a…

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It has been five months since Greece nearly brought an end to the euro. The debate on how to ensure that such a consequence is never realised went beyond the physical and metaphorical boundaries of the euro area. Among the first interested with the crisis' outcome were the EU Member States (MS) who have not adopted the common European currency. As…

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At an estimated EUR 49 billion, the European Commission and EU Member States provide more than half of all official global development aid, yet in a recent survey among Europeans, the EU trailed behind the UN and World Bank for being best suited to carry out development policy. Is this due to an information gap on the role of the EU as a global actor…

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In recent years Europe, along with the rest of the globe, has had to confront an unprecedented crisis affecting all sectors of the economy. This crisis and the European Union’s determination to recover will show how Europe must evolve and ensure that it is stronger and better prepared for the challenges of the 21st century. The 3rd Europe INNOVA Conference…

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On behalf of the European Journalism Centre, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Conference on Space Exploration at Ministerial Level. In order for Europe to shape its position on space exploration in the global arena it still needs to define a joint European vision and strategy. An informal meeting between European ministers…

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After gaining independence in 1991, Azerbaijan has gone from being one of the poorest Soviet republics to eventually reaching a double digit GDP growth rate due to its oil and gas resources. Economically, the country’s most important sectors are oil and gas – providing half of its GDP, as well as agriculture - bringing livelihood to just under half…

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With the help of Enterprise Europe Network, small and medium enterprises (SME's) can make a splash in the European marketplace and thus become more international and innovative. Working through more than 581 entities from across 45 countries, this network connects small organisations and assists them to make the most of the business opportunities.…

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Five years after the Orange Revolution put Ukraine on the path towards a European-style government, where will a newly elected president direct the country? With critical gas pipelines running across Ukraine to supply the EU, how will government policies affect the EU’s long term energy security? Two presidential elections and three gas cut-offs later,…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising, in co-operation with DG Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, a last-minute exclusive programme for journalists specialising in economic and financial issues throughout the Euro zone as well as from the opt-out EU member states. This sudden briefing will take place in Brussels from…

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Together with the Nihon Shinbun Kyokai (NSK), the Association of Newspaper Publishers and Editors of Japan, the European Journalism Centre (EJC) invites you to apply for the NSK-EJC fellowship programme taking place between 26 September - 8 October 2010. Aiming to promote a better understanding of Japan, the programme features seminars led by top lecturers…

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Security research plays a crucial role in responding to terrorism, organised crime and natural disasters. The annual European Security Research Conference has remained since its start a crucial part in the evolution of civil European security research. Held in Ostende from the 22th to 24th of September 2010, this year's edition will be organised by…

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Together with the Korea Press Foundation (KPF), the European Journalism Centre (EJC) invites you to apply for the EJC-KPF Fellowship Programme taking place between 24 August- 5 September 2010. Aiming to promote a better understanding of South Korea, the programme features seminars led by top lecturers about politics, economics and culture, complemented…

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Teetering between Russia and the EU, Belarus is poised to gain more political support from the latter and keen on becoming less economically reliant on the former. After the initial rapprochement of late 2008 with the former Soviet Republic, Brussels wants deeper involvement from Belarus' President Alyaksandr Lukashenka, firmly in power since 1994.…

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The Lisbon Treaty has been in force since 1 December 2009 but many of the new features still need to be worked out. Throughout the spring and early summer of 2010, the European Journalism Centre (EJC), in co-operation with the European Commission, is organising a series of seminars for journalists from the European Union's member states on how the…

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While the Greek debt crisis has caused the strongest and most serious challenge to the European currency in its 10 year existance, it isn't all bad news. According to the recently released convergence report of the European Commission, Estonia is ready for euro. The EU Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs, Olli Rehn, is recommending that…

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More than ever, Europe’s monetary union is being tested to its limits. Will the tensions prove temporary? Might they bring improvements? Or will they destroy the euro-area? Answers to these questions should be in everybody's mind when Western Balkans journalists gather in Brussels from 12 to 14 July to attend the upcoming European Journalism Centre-European…

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Israel boasts a thriving knowledge-based economy, with investments in R&D steadily above 4 % of GDP over the past years. In the coming months, the country is expected to join other industrialised nations in the OECD, an official confirmation that Israel is a developed nation. What lies behind the economic success created by this young nation, existing…

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The Lisbon Treaty has been in force since 1 December 2009 but many of the new features still need to be worked out. Throughout the spring and early summer of 2010, the European Journalism Centre (EJC), in co-operation with the European Commission, is organising a series of seminars for journalists from the European Union's member states on how the…

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Trade relations between European Union and countries from the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) regions have never been simple or harmonious. In the wake of the global economic and financial crisis, ongoing negotiations over so-called Economic Partnerships Agreements (EPAs) have led to often-heated debates over perceived EU intentions and ACP limitations.…

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Grâce à une série de réformes accélérées, le Maroc, partenaire privilégié de l’Union Européenne, jouit d’un Statut Avancé au sein de la Politique Européenne de Voisinage depuis octobre 2008. C’est aussi le pays qui bénéficie le plus d’aides parmi les états voisins qui font partie de la PEV. Le Statut Avancé prévoit un développement progressif des relations…

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The Lisbon Treaty has been in force since 1 December 2009 but many of the new features still need to be worked out. Throughout the spring and early summer of 2010, the European Journalism Centre (EJC), in co-operation with the European Commission, is organising a series of seminars for journalists from the European Union\'s member states on how the…

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The state of EU aid focusing on the reciprocal topics climate change and biodiversity will be the focal point of this briefing. Six months after the UN Climate Change Conference, discussions will examine the EU's response in light of the commitments set out in Copenhagen. The programme will also allow journalists to report from the EU Green Week -…

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Depuis son indépendance en 1956 et n’ayant eu que deux dirigeants depuis lors, la Tunisie a montré peu d’enthousiasme à l’égard de changements politiques. Cependant, un flot constant de réformes économiques et sociales a amélioré le quotidien de ses citoyens. Néanmoins, la Tunisie témoigne toujours de l’un des indices de pauvreté les plus bas. Ceci…

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The Lisbon Treaty has been in force since 1 December 2009, but many of the new features still need to be worked out. Throughout the spring and early summer of 2010, the European Journalism Centre (EJC), in co-operation with the European Commission, is organising a series of seminars for journalists from the European Union\'s member states on how the…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising in Brussels on 25 May in a mini-conference, which will be linked to the start and opening event of the European SME week 2010 'The Many Faces of Entrepreneurship'. Specific themes this year are women's entrepreneurship and diversity. During the evening programme participants will have an exclusive meeting…

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How has Europe handled the recent financial and economic crisis to date? What next steps should be taken by the Belgian Presidency to spur action by the EU-27 to control the economic and financial damage already done? Which impact will the financial crisis in Greece have on the Euro Area countries, including in particular Belgium? What other “problem…

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The European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission is organising a three-day information briefing specifically tailored for journalists coming from the new EU Member States who have not yet adopted the euro. What are the economic challenges for the new EU Member States? Is an enlargement…

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The Lisbon Treaty has been in force since 1 December 2009 but many of the new features still need to be worked out. Throughout the spring and early summer of 2010, the European Journalism Centre (EJC), in co-operation with the European Commission, is organising a series of seminars for journalists from the European Union's member states on how the…

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According to international obligations, Georgia is set on giving its media more freedom, re-balancing power between the legislature and the executive and seeking a peaceful resolution of its internal conflicts. Mikhail Saakashvilli, Georgia’s charismatic and ambitious president has been in power since the Rose Revolution of 2003. Will he secure a rosy…

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In 2010 Syria marks the 10th year of Bashar al-Assad's Presidency. During this decade Syria has prioritised economic rather than political reform, working towards creating a ‘social market economy’ with reform measures that have included the liberalisation of banking, prices and trade. The challenges facing Syria in this process include coping with…

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For regional journalists: As the recovery of the global economy is still hanging on the balance, the European Commission is preparing successor to the Lisbon Strategy – the “Europe 2020” strategy – which aims for a smarter, greener and more innovative economy. The Strategy is to be adopted by the heads of state at the upcoming March and June European…

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La Direction Générale Économie et Finances de la Commission Européenne et le Centre Européen de Journalisme organisent un séminaire en français pour une quinzaine de journalistes des pays de la zone euro du 2 au 5 mars 2010 à Bruxelles et Frankfort. Les participants auront l’occasion de rencontrer des experts et des membres des institutions européennes,…

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The common agricultural policy of the EU is expected to change significantly within a few years time. Both budgetary constrains, environmental considerations and world trade rules make reform inevitable and the discussions on how to tackle this challenge is already under way. The EJC is organising a two-day briefing for Irish journalists to shed some…

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With ever increasing populations, the availability of food and water is a growing concern for many countries. Overall, this briefing will focus on the EU’s response to fluctuating food costs and water shortages in developing countries. The programme will cover aid projects addressing these issues while additionally tackling relevant subjects such as…

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Específicamente diseñado para profesionales que cubren temas medio ambientales, el seminario versará sobre las prioridades en política medioambiental durante la presidencia rotatoria española. El programa le dará a los participantes la oportunidad de debatir con expertos, europarlamentarios y otros colegas asuntos como la estrategia europea para el…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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The forthcoming Spanish Presidency of the EU will have to face many challenges on the economic agenda as how to restore confidence in the financial markets, combat the negative impact of the crisis and create long-term solutions for sustainable growth and employment. A key issue is therefore to discuss how Member States can regain order in public finances.…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising, in co-operation with the European Commission's Representation in The Netherlands, a press visit for journalism students from the the Hogeschool Utrecht. The programme will include meetings with officials of the European Commission, external experts and Brussels-based correspondents. The seminar will give…

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The European Union shares its borders with countries facing many challenges. It cannot afford to be indifferent to the arc of instability that runs from Belarus to North Africa, passing through Ukraine, Moldova, the Western Balkans, the Caucasus and the Middle East. With the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the EU has reached out to its neighbours…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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The EJC is organizing an international conference in Brussels about the financial crisis. The conference seeks to review and analyze the wider relationship between the media and current financial and economic developments. It will bring together financial journalists, politicians, financial regulators, fund managers, ratings agencies, financial PR…

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Why should an EU country join the euro? Does it make political and economic sense? What’s the point of having an EU single currency in the first place? To tackle these and other pressing questions, journalists from EU Member States that have not yet adopted the euro are invited to attend a three-day seminar on 9-11 November, in Brussels, organised…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising, in co-operation with DG Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, a special four-day seminar especially tailored to journalists specializing in economic and financial issues from the Euro zone countries as well as from the opt-out EU member states. The briefing (conducted in English) will…

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This 4th edition of the European Development Days (EDD) will bring together major players from all over the world for debates on aid and development. Covering themes on climate change, energy efficiency, democracy, and the global recession, the conference will offer insight into Europe's role as well as the progress made across developing countries.…

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For EU affairs, many people think of Brussels and Strasbourg, the European Commission and European Parliament. Yet the history of European integration began neither in Brussels nor Strasbourg - it began in Luxembourg, the birthplace of Robert Schuman. Luxembourg is home to several institutions: the European Court of Justice, the European Investment…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising another two-day event in our series of conferences on issues affecting the innovation ecosystem. The first day, 15 October, will focus on Innovations in Youth Media and explore how basic information, networks, entertainment, user-generated content and classic content can be combined to create new and significant…

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The European Union shares its borders with countries facing many challenges. It cannot afford to be indifferent to the arc of instability that runs from Belarus to North Africa, passing through Ukraine, Moldova, the Western Balkans, the Caucasus and the Middle East. With the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the EU has reached out to its neighbours…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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For EU affairs, many people think of Brussels and Strasbourg, the European Commission and European Parliament. Yet the history of European integration began neither in Brussels nor Strasbourg - it began in Luxembourg, the birthplace of Robert Schuman. Luxembourg is home to several institutions: the European Court of Justice, the European Investment…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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The entrepreneurial potential of women constitutes an underdeveloped source of economic growth and of new jobs. They represent, on average, 30 per cent of entrepreneurs in the European Union but often face greater difficulties than men in starting up businesses and in accessing finance and training. The European Journalism Centre and the Directorate-General…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising, in co-operation with the European Commission's Representation in Barcelona, a press visit for Spanish regional journalists (from Catalonia and Balearic Islands) to Stockholm. The aim of the seminar is to discuss the hot topics on the agenda of the Swedish EU presidency. In this regard, journalists will…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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A one day briefing for journalists organised within the context of the European Security Research Conference in Stockholm, an event set up under the Swedish Presidency of the European Union. With the support of the European Commission, the conference will bring together more than 1200 representatives from the world of research, industry and security…

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The EJC and Nihon Shinbun Kyokai (NSK), the Association of Newspaper Publishers and Editors of Japan, invite you to apply for the NSK-EJC fellowship programme from 27 September- 9 October 2009. The programme has seminars on Japanese politics, economics and culture, and a three-day group tour of Japanese cultural highlights. NSK will cover the cost…

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For EU affairs, many people think of Brussels and Strasbourg, the European Commission and European Parliament. Yet the history of European integration began neither in Brussels nor Strasbourg - it began in Luxembourg, the birthplace of Robert Schuman. Luxembourg is home to several institutions: the European Court of Justice, the European Investment…

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For EU affairs, many people think of Brussels and Strasbourg, the European Commission and European Parliament. Yet the history of European integration began neither in Brussels nor Strasbourg - it began in Luxembourg, the birthplace of Robert Schuman. Luxembourg is home to several institutions: the European Court of Justice, the European Investment…

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The European Union shares its borders with countries facing many challenges. It cannot afford to be indifferent to the arc of instability that runs from Belarus to North Africa, passing through Ukraine, Moldova, the Western Balkans, the Caucasus and the Middle East. With the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the EU has reached out to its neighbours…

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This seminar is tailored to Scandinavian journalists covering economics, finance and business issues: it is organised by the European Journalism Centre in cooperation with the European Commission, Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs. The three day event (1-3 September) will be held in Brussels and will focus on the hottest issues…

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The KPF-EJC Fellowship Programme was set up by the Korea Press Foundation and the European Journalism Centre to promote journalistic exchange and to foster dialogue between journalists from the Republic of Korea and the European Union member states. The 2009 edition of the KPF-EJC Fellowship Programme will take place in Korea from the 19 till 29 August.…

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The EU and its Member States are the world’s biggest donors of aid, providing more than 50% of the money spent globally to help poor countries. Part of this aid is channeled through EU-funded projects worldwide where the European Commission is responsible for delivery and results. How effective are current EU aid mechanisms? Do they represent value…

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The financial and economic crisis is constructed on the same lines of the existing divides within society. Women are particularly vulnerable during this economic downturn because of their marginalized economic status. They still earn less than men and they are less likely to hold leadership positions in business and government. They are more likely…

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The European Journalism Centre in co-operation and the European Commission's Environment Directorate-General are organizing a special two-day seminar on the EU Environment policy. The briefing will take place in Brussels the 23 and 24 June 2009 during the Green Week Conference 2009. The seminar will focus on the EU Environment Policy of the forthcoming…

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The European Union shares its borders with countries facing many challenges. It cannot afford to be indifferent to the arc of instability that runs from Belarus to North Africa, passing through Ukraine, Moldova, the Western Balkans, the Caucasus and the Middle East. With the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the EU has reached out to its neighbours…

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The European Journalism Centre organises a four-day seminar, especially tailored to Latin American journalists, taking place in Brussels, as well as Frankfurt, from 2 - 5 June 2009. It will focus on the Global Role of the Euro. Participants will have the opportunity to meet European institutions experts and attend the press conference of the President…

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The European Union shares its borders with countries facing many challenges. It cannot afford to be indifferent to the arc of instability that runs from Belarus to North Africa, passing through Ukraine, Moldova, the Western Balkans, the Caucasus and the Middle East. With the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the EU has reached out to its neighbours…

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In cooperation with DG Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, the European journalism Centre is organising a three-day information briefing specifically tailored for journalists coming from the new EU Member States preparing to adopt the single currency. The briefing will take place from the 13 to 15 May 2009 in Brussels and will…

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The European Journalism Centre (EJC) is organising a two-day seminar, ahead of June’s European Elections, on the pressing question of continuing absence of women from leadership positions in Europe despite EU's good legislative record on gender equality. In the meanwhile, the EU is about to appoint new faces for its top jobs but it is highly unlikely…

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This seminar deals with the European shortage of innovative business startups. Too few Europeans wants to start their own business, partly because of obstacles and lack of finance, partly for cultural reasons. The problem exist in all EU countries and is particularly serious in the context of the current financial crisis. Organizers are European Journalism…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising, in co-operation with DG Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, a special five-day seminar especially tailored to journalists specializing in economic and financial issues from the Euro zone countries as well as from the opt-out EU member states. The briefing (conducted in English) will…

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The European Union shares its borders with countries facing many challenges. It cannot afford to be indifferent to the arc of instability that runs from Belarus to North Africa, passing through Ukraine, Moldova, the Western Balkans, the Caucasus and the Middle East. With the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the EU has reached out to its neighbours…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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You are cordially invited to an international conference on creativity and innovation from 19-22 April 2009, to be held in Brussels by the EJC and the European Commission’s DG Education and Culture. With a particular focus on the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, the programme will also examine the history of innovation;…

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Between 4 and 7 June 2009, citizens of the European Union will be called upon to elect, for the seventh time, their representatives to the European Parliament, which will at that time be celebrating thirty years of election by direct universal suffrage. This briefing will offer regional journalists from the EU 27 Member States access to in-depth information…

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In three months time, Europeans will elect a new common Parliament. Do women care? The EU is about to appoint new faces for its top jobs. But where are the women? In 50 years there has never been a female President of Commission and only two female Presidents of the Parliament.Is there such a thing as a “male cartel” in Europe's politics? On behalf…

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The European Union shares its borders with countries facing many challenges. It cannot afford to be indifferent to the arc of instability that runs from Belarus to North Africa, passing through Ukraine, Moldova, the Western Balkans, the Caucasus and the Middle East. With the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the EU has reached out to its neighbours…

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This unique three-day workshop offers you the opportunity to brush up on your management techniques, test them in discussions and role-play, and find out how other managers deal with the challenge of motivating staff and running an efficient newsroom. The practical workshop is run by Per Andersson, former editor of the Swedish Channel 1 news programme…

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Information briefing for journalists EU External Co-operation in Action: Special focus on Climate change The EU is the world's biggest donor of aid, fighting poverty while supporting peace, democracy and security. Backed by the EC's EuropeAid Co-operation Office, the European Journalism Centre is holding a special briefing on 16-18 March 2009. This…

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Between 4 and 7 June 2009, citizens of the European Union will be called upon to elect, for the seventh time, their representatives to the European Parliament, which will at that time be celebrating thirty years of election by direct universal suffrage. This briefing will offer regional journalists from the EU 27 Member States access to in-depth information…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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Between 4 and 7 June 2009, citizens of the European Union will be called upon to elect, for the seventh time, their representatives to the European Parliament, which will at that time be celebrating thirty years of election by direct universal suffrage. This briefing will offer journalists from the EU 27 Member States access to in-depth information…

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The European Union shares its borders with countries facing many challenges. It cannot afford to be indifferent to the arc of instability that runs from Belarus to North Africa, passing through Ukraine, Moldova, the Western Balkans, the Caucasus and the Middle East. With the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the EU has reached out to its neighbours…

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Between 4 and 7 June 2009, citizens of the European Union will be called upon to elect, for the seventh time, their representatives to the European Parliament, which will at that time be celebrating thirty years of election by direct universal suffrage. This briefing will offer journalists from the EU 27 Member States access to in-depth information…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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Between 4 and 7 June 2009, citizens of the European Union will be called upon to elect, for the seventh time, their representatives to the European Parliament, which will at that time be celebrating thirty years of election by direct universal suffrage. This briefing will offer journalists from the EU 27 Member States access to in-depth information…

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Briefing and workshop for journalists "Speak out Europe" : Special focus on EU, multilingualism and audiovisual journalism At the initiative of DG EAC/Multilingualism, The European Journalism Centre, is organising a workshop focussing on how to translate the key messages of the Multilinguism policy into audiovisual journalistic stories. The briefing…

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The European Union is the world’s biggest aid donor, committing a considerable part of its budget to external assistance, with aims to fight poverty and promote peace, democracy and security. Yet, how effective are the existing aid delivery mechanisms? Does the money provided by European taxpayers really make a difference for poorer countries? Is bureaucracy…

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The euro is currently shared by 15 of the European Union's Member States, which together make up the euro area. The introduction of the euro, in 1999, was a major step in European integration. It has also been one of its major successes: around 320 million EU citizens now use it as their currency and enjoy its benefits, which will spread even more…

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On the 1st January 2009 the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union will start. In order to prepare in advance the next EU Presidency the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with the European Commission’s Environment Directorate-General are organising a special two-day seminar on the forthcoming Czech EU Presidency. The briefing…

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The European Journalism Centre is organizing, in cooperation with the Directorate General External Relations of the European Commission, a new seminar on European Foreign and Security Policy for journalists coming from the EU 27 Member States. Through meetings with high-ranking officials of the European Commission and the Council's Secretariat General,…

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On the 1st January 2009 the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union will start. The current global financial crisis and other hot issues will stay in the agenda of the Presidency. In order to prepare in advance the next EU Presidency the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with the Directorate-General for Economic and Financial…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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At the initiative of EuropeAid Co-operation Office, the European Journalism Centre is organising a programme of seminars focusing on the hot issues of external cooperation aiming to provide journalists with background knowledge and contacts about key policy issues and examples from the field. This seminar, open to journalists from EU12 will be organised…

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Are you a journalist age 35 or younger working in one of the EU 27 member states? Are you interested in development issues? If you answered yes to these two questions, you will want to learn more about 2008 edition of the European Development Days. This event, organised by DG Development of the European Commission, will take place in Strasbourg from…

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Are you a journalist coming from one of the EU 27 member states working for a regional media? Are you interested in development issues? If you answered yes to these two questions, you will want to learn more about 2008 edition of the European Development Days. This event, organised by DG Development of the European Commission, will take place in Strasbourg…

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A one day briefing for journalists has been organised within the Competitive Clusters Forum 2008 held in Sophia Antipolis, France. The event will serve to discuss themes of importance for the development of clusters in Europe (financing, international cooperation, integration of small and medium sized businesses, development of new skills). The outcome…

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The May 2004 accession of ten central and eastern European countries pushed the EU's borders towards the east while the recent inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania moved the border up to the Black Sea. The EU is now sharing its borders with countries which, because of their geography and relatively prosperous resources, have become key strategic partners.…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising, in co-operation with DG Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, a four-day information briefing especially tailored to journalists from the Euro zone as well as from the opt-out EU Member States. The briefing will take place in Brussels as well as Frankfurt and will focus on the Euro…

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The European Journalism Centre is organizing, in cooperation with the Directorate General External Relations of the European Commission, a new seminar on European Foreign and Security Policy for journalists coming from the EU 27 Member States. Through meetings with high-ranking officials of the European Commission and the Council's Secretariat General,…

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A two day briefing for journalists has been organised within the Europe INNOVA Conference 2008 in Lyon, an event organised in co-operation with the French Presidency of the European Union. The conference will focus on accelerating innovation in Europe: Optimising knowledge transfer, strengthening industry's innovation capacity through strategic partnerships…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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The May 2004 accession of ten central and eastern European countries pushed the EU's borders towards the east while the recent inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania moved the border up to the Black Sea. The EU is now sharing its borders with countries which, because of their geography and relatively prosperous resources, have become key strategic partners.…

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Under the banner "European citizenship is not just words, but also concrete rights", the European Commission has just launched a new campaign to inform EU citizens about their rights as defined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. The campaign started in September 23 with a roadshow in Romania and will now be held in Germany.…

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The European Union commits a considerable part of its budget to external assistance, which aims to fight poverty, conflict and instability, wherever they are in the world. But how effective are the existing delivery aid mechanisms? Does the money provided by European taxpayers really make a difference for poorer countries? Is bureaucracy slowing down…

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The May 2004 accession of ten central and eastern European countries pushed the EU's borders towards the east while the recent inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania moved the border up to the Black Sea. The EU is now sharing its borders with countries which, because of their geography and relatively prosperous resources, have become key strategic partners.…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising, in co-operation with DG Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, a three-day information briefing specifically tailored for journalists coming from the new EU Member States preparing to adopt the single currency. The briefing will take place in Brussels as well as Frankfurt and will focus…

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A one day briefing for journalists is organised within the European Security Research Conference in Paris, an event organised under the French Presidency of the European Union. Around 1200 representatives from research organisations, industry and European Institutions are expected to take part. Terrorism, organised crime and natural disasters are all…

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Two days of essential briefings for newly-arrived correspondents will give the inside track on Brussels journalism. The briefings take place on 18-19 September 2008 and are of special relevance for journalists new to Brussels and the EU-reporting scene, however it is also of general interest to all media based in Brussels. Briefing sessions will range…

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Europe is a top destination for tourists from all over the world. The tourism sector is important for Europe’s economy and it involves a big diversity of services and professions. The European Tourism Forum, a high level event organised by the European Commission and the French Presidency in Bordeaux on 18-19 September presents an opportunity for journalists…

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A one day briefing for journalists is organised within the GMES Forum (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security). As a major European programme providing information on environment and security, GMES is mainly based on Earth observation data provided by and for users, from ordinary citizens to institutional bodies and private, small and big companies.…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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The May 2004 accession of ten central and eastern European countries pushed the EU's borders towards the east while the recent inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania moved the border up to the Black Sea. The EU is now sharing its borders with countries which, because of their geography and relatively prosperous resources, have become key strategic partners.…

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The May 2004 accession of ten central and eastern European countries pushed the EU's borders towards the east while the recent inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania moved the border up to the Black Sea. The EU is now sharing its borders with countries which, because of their geography and relatively prosperous resources, have become key strategic partners.…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising, in co-operation with DG Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, a three-day information briefing especially tailored towards journalists coming from the New EU member states which are preparing to adopt the single currency. The briefing will mainly focus on EMU relations as well as on…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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The European Union commits a considerable part of its budget to external assistance, which aims to fight poverty, conflict and instability, wherever they are in the world. But how effective are the existing delivery aid mechanisms? Does the money provided by European taxpayers really make a difference for poorer countries? Is bureaucracy slowing down…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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An essential tool-kit for journalists covering conflicts and complex emergencies anywhere in the world, aimed at increasing the understanding of the humanitarian issues involved. The course first looks at recent international emergencies and their treatment in the mainstream Western media. It then shows how to identify an emergency, conflict or crisis…

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The May 2004 accession of ten central and eastern European countries pushed the EU's borders towards the east while the recent inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania moved the border up to the Black Sea. The EU is now sharing its borders with countries which, because of their geography and relatively prosperous resources, have become key strategic partners.…

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Newspapers often do not have the capacity to train staff in the processes of visual narration. To help newsrooms become 'video literate', the European Journalism Centre now offers video training courses for newspaper journalists. These seminars are for field reporters and editors who want to learn what it takes to produce professional video with the…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising, in co-operation with DG Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, a four-day information briefing especially tailored for journalists coming from Third Countries. The briefing will mainly focus on the growing global role of the Euro and on the results of the world\'s most ambitious monetary…

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La politique environnementale de l'Union européenne est une des priorités de la prochaine présidence française du Conseil de l'UE. L'objectif est de développer une Europe du développement durable et lutter contre le changement climatique. L'accent sera mis sur la réduction des gaz à effet de serre, sur la fiscalité écologique, sur le développement…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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The European Union commits a considerable part of its budget to external assistance, which aims to fight poverty, conflict and instability, wherever they are in the world. But how effective are the existing delivery aid mechanisms? Does the money provided by European taxpayers really make a difference for poorer countries? Is bureaucracy slowing down…

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Alors que l'adhésion en mai 2004 de 10 pays du centre et de l'est de Europe a déplacé les frontières de l'Union européenne vers l'Est, la récente inclusion de la Roumanie et de la Bulgarie a poussé les frontières de l'Union jusqu'à la mer noire. L'UE partage maintenant ses frontières avec des pays qui, grâce à leur géographie et leurs ressources prometteuses,…

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La présidence française du Conseil de l’Union européenne (UE) débute le 1er juillet prochain. Afin d’anticiper et de connaître les défis auxquels la prochaine présidence de l’Union européenne devra faire face sur le plan économique, la Direction Générale d’Economie et Finances de la Commission européenne et le Centre européen de journalisme organisent…

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On May 7th the European commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia will launch the “EMU @ 10” report on the achievements of the first 10 years of the European Monetary Union (EMU). In order to cover this important meeting, we have the pleasure to invite you to participate in the upcoming ECFIN Seminar for Journalists from the Euro…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising, in cooperation with the Directorate General External Relations of the European Commission, a new seminar on European Foreign and Security Policy for journalists coming from the EU 27 Member States. Through meetings with high-ranking officials of the European Commission and the Council's Secretariat General,…

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Newspapers often do not have the capacity to train staff in the processes of visual narration. To help newsrooms become 'video literate', the European Journalism Centre now offers video training courses for newspaper journalists. These seminars are for field reporters and editors who want to learn what it takes to produce professional video with the…

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The May 2004 accession of ten central and eastern European countries pushed the EU's borders towards the east while the recent inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania moved the border up to the Black Sea. The EU is now sharing its borders with countries which, because of their geography and relatively prosperous resources, have become key strategic partners.…

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A special three-day seminar for journalists from ACP countries on the trade policy in the European Commission. The seminar will focus on the EU trade policy, the European Partnership Agreements (EPAs) currently negotiated and will provide an insight into the role of the European Institutions. The seminar includes a meeting with EU Trade Commissioner…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising, in co-operation with DG Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, a four-day information briefing especially tailored to journalists coming from the Euro zone as well as from the opt-out member states. The briefing will mainly be a ten year review since the introduction of the single currency…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising, in co-operation with DG Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, a one-day information briefing especially tailored for financial journalists coming from the Euro zone as well as from the opt-out member states. The briefing will mainly focus on forecasts, surveys and fiscal surveillance.…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising, in co-operation with the European Commission's Representation in Denmark, a press visit for Danish regional journalists. The programme will include meetings with officials of the European Commission, external experts and Brussels-based correspondents. The seminar will give participants the possibility to…

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The Euro will be 10 years old next year and, at first glance, enlargement of the monetary union seems to be proceeding rather smoothly. Malta and Cyprus joined on 1st January 2008, after Slovenia last year, bringing the Euro area members to 15. The discussion about the eurozone enlargement is topical if we consider that Slovakia should be the next…

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Croàcia és candidata oficial a entrar a la UE des de 2004 i es van obrir oficialment les negociacions d’adhesió a finals de 2005. Sembla que el pais ha fet molt esforços, s'ha convertir en una moderna economia de mercat i el seu producte interior brut per habitant ja supera el de Rumania i Bulgària. Els experts creuen que podrà entrar a la UE cap al…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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The European Journalism Centre, at the initiative of DG Enterprise and Industry, is organising a one-day briefing for journalists from EU27 on the occasion of a launch of a new initiative for SMEs in Europe. The briefing will take place during a launch event organised by the European Commission’s DG Enterprise and Industry. Participants will have free…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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This new series of press visits organised by the European Journalism Centre in co-operation with DG External Relations of the European Commission will discuss - through meetings and debates with officials, diplomats as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists - the latest developments and the initiatives of the EU in its relations…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising, in co-operation with DG Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, a four-day information briefing especially tailored towards journalists coming from the New EU member states which are preparing to adopt the single currency. The briefing will mainly focus on EMU relations as well as on…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising, in cooperation with the Directorate General External Relations of the European Commission, a new seminar on European Foreign and Security Policy for journalists coming from the EU 27 Member States. Through meetings with high-ranking officials of the European Commission and the Council's Secretariat General,…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising, in co-operation with DG Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, a four-day information briefing especially tailored to journalists coming from the Euro zone as well as from the opt-out member states. The briefing will mainly be a five year review since the introduction of the single currency…

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On 1 January 2008, Slovenia will take over the presidency of the European Union for the first time since it joined. To help Slovenia-based environment editors and correspondents who will be covering the environmental topics on the EU agenda during the presidency, the European Journalism Centre, at the initiative of the European Commission’s Directorate-General…

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At the initiative of EuropeAid Co-operation Office, the European Journalism Centre is organising a programme of seminars focusing on the hot issues of external cooperation aiming to provide journalists from EU-27 with background knowledge and contacts about key policy issues and examples from the field. The next seminar will include in-depth briefings…

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The European Journalism Centre will organise, in cooperation with the Directorate General External Relations of the European Commission, seven information briefings on the European Neighbourhood Policy for journalists coming from the EU 27 Member States. Raising awareness about the relations with the new neighbours of an enlarged EU, explaining the…

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The European Union commits a considerable part of its budget to external assistance, which aims to fight poverty, conflict and instability, wherever they are in the world. But how effective are the existing delivery aid mechanisms? Does the money provided by European taxpayers really make a difference for poorer countries? Is bureaucracy slowing down…

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The European Journalism Centre invites you to participate in its free, two-day 'European Bloggers (Un)Conference: East meets West', from 27-28 September in Amsterdam. The conference is being held in conjunction with Picnic/Cross Media Week http://www.picnicnetwork.org We aim to gather bloggers from across the European Union and its neighbour countries…

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The European Journalism Centre will organise, in cooperation with the Directorate General External Relations of the European Commission, seven information briefings on the European Neighbourhood Policy for journalists coming from the EU 27 Member States. Raising awareness about the relations with the new neighbours of an enlarged EU, explaining the…

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The European Journalism Centre will organise, in cooperation with the Directorate General Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, an information briefing for business journalists from the EU old Member States. The briefing will take place in Brussels and Frankfurt and will focus on the latest developments and current challenges facing…

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The European Union commits a considerable part of its budget to external assistance, which aims to fight poverty, conflict and instability, wherever they are in the world. But how effective are the existing delivery aid mechanisms? Does the money provided by European taxpayers really make a difference for poorer countries? Is bureaucracy slowing down…

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Le Centre Européen de Journalisme organise en coopération avec la Direction Générale Relations Extérieures, sept briefings d'information pour journalistes des 27 Etats Membres de l'UE au sujet de la Politique Européenne de Voisinage. Le briefing à Bruxelles et Rabat dédié à la Migration et à la Mobilité sera exceptionnellement en langue française.

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The European Journalism Centre will organise, in cooperation with the Directorate General Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, an information briefing for business journalists from the EU new Member States. The briefing will take place in Brussels and Frankfurt and will focus on the latest developments and current challenges facing…

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The European Journalism Centre will organise, in cooperation with the Directorate General External Relations of the European Commission, seven information briefings on the European Neighbourhood Policy for journalists coming from the EU 27 Member States. Raising awareness about the relations with the new neighbours of an enlarged EU, explaining the…

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The European Journalism Centre will organise, in cooperation with the Directorate General Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, an information briefing for business journalists from the EU new Member States. The briefing will take place in Ljubljana and its main focus will be on the Slovenian experience of introducing the Euro.…

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The European Journalism Centre is organising, in cooperation with the Directorate General External Relations of the European Commission, a new seminar on European Foreign and Security Policy for journalists coming from the EU 27 Member States. Through meetings with high-ranking officials of the European Commission and the Council s Secretariat General,…

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The European Journalism Centre will organise, in cooperation with the Directorate General External Relations of the European Commission, seven information briefings on the European Neighbourhood Policy for journalists coming from the EU 27 Member States. Raising awareness about the relations with the new neighbours of an enlarged EU, explaining the…

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The European Union commits a considerable part of its budget to external assistance, which aims to fight poverty, conflict and instability, wherever they are in the world. But how effective are the existing delivery aid mechanisms? Does the money provided by European taxpayers really make a difference for poorer countries? Is bureaucracy slowing down…

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The European Journalism Centre will organise, in cooperation with the Directorate General External Relations of the European Commission, seven information briefings on the European Neighbourhood Policy for journalists coming from the EU 27 Member States. Raising awareness about the relations with the new neighbours of an enlarged EU, explaining the…

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The European Journalism Centre will organise, in cooperation with the Directorate General Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, an information briefing for business journalists from the EU new Member States. The briefing will take place in Ljubljana and its main focus will be on the Slovenian experience of introducing the Euro.…

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This new series of seminars organised by the European Journalism Centre will discuss, through meetings and debates with representatives of the EU institutions, as well as with outside experts and Brussels-based journalists, the latest developments and the initiatives taken in the field of Common Foreign and Security Policy. The seminar will especially…

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The European Union commits a considerable part of its budget to external assistance, which aims to fight poverty, conflict and instability, wherever they are in the world. But how effective are the existing delivery aid mechanisms? Does the money provided by European taxpayers really make a difference for poorer countries? Is bureaucracy slowing down…

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The European Journalism Centre will organise, in cooperation with the Directorate General Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission, an information briefing for business journalists from Cyprus. This briefing will take place in Brussels and Nicosia and will entirely focus on the steps and progresses that the country is making to adopt…

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The European Journalism Centre will organise, in cooperation with the Directorate General External Relations of the European Commission, seven information briefings on the European Neighbourhood Policy for journalists coming from the EU 27 Member States. Raising awareness about the relations with the new neighbours of an enlarged EU, explaining the…

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This 3-day tuition seminar offers you the opportunity to brush up on management techniques, test them in discussions and role-play, and find out how other managers deal with the challenge of motivating staff and running an efficient newsroom. The course is run by Per Andersson, former editor of the Swedish Channel 1 news programme and has been a trainer…

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The seminars will address the current debate about the EU s relations with its neighbours, the question of how the EU can cooperate with countries that do not have at the moment the prospect of joining the EU and how the EU can use the partnership to foster its values and principles.Creating awareness about the new neighbours of an enlarged EU, and…

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The seminars will address the current debate about the EU s relations with its neighbours, the question of how the EU can cooperate with countries that do not have at the moment the prospect of joining the EU and how the EU can use the partnership to foster its values and principles. Creating awareness about the new neighbours of an enlarged EU, and…

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This seminar will provide journalists covering EU and foreign affairs in Turkey with an in-depth look at the EU institutions. This five-day seminar will take place in Brussels and Strasbourg during the Plenary session of the European Parliament. It includes briefings with key officials of the European Commission, visits to the European Parliament,…

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With a view in the approaching accession of Bulgaria and to learn more about its preparedness to join the EU club, the European Journalism Centre and DG Enlargement of the European Commission are organising this seminar. After two days of specialised briefings in Brussels, participants will travel to Sofia for a first-hand experience of the country's…

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The European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) aims to strengthen the partnership between the enlarged European Union and its neighbours. Creating awareness about the new neighbours and explaining the reasons for the ENP and its possible contribution towards meeting the needs of European citizens is crucial to a successful implementation of the policy. To…

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The debate on the conditions and timing of Turkey's accession continues to mark discussion in the European Union. Journalists in the EU and Turkey will need training to be able to provide citizens with timely, accurate and reliable information about the European Union and the process of negotiations with Turkey. Mass media remains the most important…

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The countries of the Western Balkans have a clear EU accession perspective. There is a growing interest among the Balkan Nations of EU Instutional architecture and policy making. This seminar organised by European Journalism Centre and DG Enlargement of the European Commission will introduce journalists from the Western Balkans to the latest EU developments.…

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The EJC is organising a series of seminars to give journalists from different EU Member States more information about the Euro. The seminars will address the challenges facing the long-term success of the European Monetary Union, its continued budgetary consolidation and an overview of Member States' economic policies. For journalists in the old member…

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One of the most relevant (rarely researched and scarcely reported) chapters in the communication policies' doctrine is precisely the process of effective and accurate information of "risks" not only among politicians, officials, decision-makers, businessmen, stakeholders and risk-managers, but also the general public. Too often today journalists and…

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The debate on the conditions and timing of Turkey’s accession continues to mark discussion in the European Union. Journalists in the EU and Turkey will need training to be able to provide citizens with timely, accurate and reliable information about the European Union and the process of negotiations with Turkey. Mass media remains the most important…

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The European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) aims to strengthen the partnership between the enlarged European Union and its neighbours. Creating awareness about the new neighbours and explaining the reasons for the ENP and its possible contribution towards meeting the needs of European citizens is crucial to a successful implementation of the policy. To…

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The countries of the Western Balkans have a clear EU accession perspective. There is a growing interest among the Balkan Nations of EU Instutional architecture and policy making. This seminar, organised by European Journalism Centre and DG Enlargement of the European Commission will introduce journalists from the Western Balkans to the latest EU developments.…

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The debate on the conditions and timing of Turkey’s accession continues to mark discussion in the European Union. Journalists in the EU will need training to be able to provide citizens with timely, accurate and reliable information about the European Union and the process of negotiations with Turkey. Mass media remains the most important source…

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The European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) aims to strengthen the partnership between the enlarged European Union and its neighbours. Creating awareness about the new neighbours and explaining the reasons for the ENP and its possible contribution towards meeting the needs of European citizens is crucial to a successful implementation of the policy. To…

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Bulgaria and Romania are on the verge of the successful completion of the fifth enlargement. Croatia - having commenced accession negotiations last October - is closely following suite. This is a key period to inform journalists from these 3 countries about EU's policies and institutions. To that end the European Journalism Centre and DG Enlargement…

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The European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) aims to strengthen the partnership between the enlarged European Union and its neighbours. Creating awareness about the new neighbours and explaining the reasons for the ENP and its possible contribution towards meeting the needs of European citizens is crucial to a successful implementation of the policy. To…

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In the run-up to the crucial Commission report expected on May 16 on Romania's preparedness for accession the European Journalism Centre and DG Enlargement of the European Commission are organising this seminar. After two days of specialised briefings in Strasbourg the journalists will travel to Bucharest for a first-hand experience of the country's…

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The countries of the Western Balkans have a clear EU accession perspective. There is a growing interest among the Balkan Nations of EU Instutional architecture and policy making. This seminar, organised by European Journalism Centre and DG Enlargement of the European Commission will introduce journalists from the Western Balkans to the latest EU developments.…

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The European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) aims to strengthen the partnership between the enlarged European Union and its neighbours. Creating awareness about the new neighbours and explaining the reasons for the ENP and its possible contribution towards meeting the needs of European citizens is crucial to a successful implementation of the policy. To…

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The countries of the Western Balkans have a clear EU accession perspective. There is a high level of interest in the EU in these nations and EU citizens are following closely the developments of the Balkans. This is why European Journalism Centre and DG Enlargement of the European Commission are organising a series of seminars for journalists from…

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The European Union is a major player in development aid and policy. It provides about half of all public aid to developing countries and is the main trading partner for many developing countries. This five seminars is bringing together journalists from different African, Caribeean and Pacific countries with colleagues of the 10 Member States that joined…

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In the run-up to the crucial European Commission report expected on May 16 on Bulgaria's preparedness for accession the European Journalism Centre and DG Enlargement of the European Commission are organising this seminar. After two days of specialised briefings in Brussels the journalists will travel to Sofia for a first-hand experience of the country's…

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The European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) aims to strengthen the partnership between the enlarged European Union and its neighbours. Creating awareness about the new neighbours and explaining the reasons for the ENP and its possible contribution towards meeting the needs of European citizens is crucial to a successful implementation of the policy. To…

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The countries of the Western Balkans have a clear EU accession perspective. There is a growing interest among the Balkan Nations of EU Instutional architecture and policy making. This seminar organised by European Journalism Centre and DG Enlargement of the European Commission will introduce journalists from the Western Balkans to the latest EU developments.…

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Bulgaria and Romania are on the verge of the successful completion of the fifth enlargement. Croatia - having commenced accession negotiations last October - is closely following suite. This is a key period to inform journalists from these 3 countries about EU's policies and institutions. To that end the European Journalism Centre and DG Enlargement…

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The debate on the conditions and timing of Turkey’s accession continues to mark discussion in the European Union. Journalists in the EU will need training to be able to provide citizens with timely, accurate and reliable information about the European Union and the process of negotiations with Turkey. Mass media remains the most important source…

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Bulgaria and Romania are on the verge of the successful completion of the fifth enlargement. Croatia - having commenced accession negotiations last October - is closely following suite. This is a key period to inform journalists from these 3 countries about EU's policies and institutions. To that end the European Journalism Centre and DG Enlargement…

Read more

The countries of the Western Balkans have a clear EU accession perspective. There is a high level of interest in the EU in these nations and EU citizens are following closely the developments of the Balkans. This is why European Journalism Centre and DG Enlargement of the European Commission are organising a series of seminars for journalists from…

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The debate on the conditions and timing of Turkey’s accession continues to mark discussion in the European Union. Journalists in the EU will need training to be able to provide citizens with timely, accurate and reliable information about the European Union and the process of negotiations with Turkey. Mass media remains the most important source…

Read more

Bulgaria and Romania are on the verge of the successful completion of the fifth enlargement. Croatia - having commenced accession negotiations last October - is closely following suite. This is a key period to inform journalists from these 3 countries about EU's policies and institutions. To that end the European Journalism Centre and DG Enlargement…

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