Upcoming seminars
EJC-KPF Fellowship Programme
24 August - 05 September 2010, South Korea (EJC-KPF Fellowship 2010)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…
Data-driven journalism: What is there to learn?
24 August - 24 August 2010, Amsterdam, Netherlands (Data-driven journalism)http://datadrivenjournalism.net/ Ten, even five years ago, the use of data as a basis for reporting was difficult and costly, requiring IT skills far beyond what is common in media. Databases were used mainly by investigative journalists. Editors and reporters usually relied on information provided by…
European Neighbourhood Policy : Challenges for Democracy & Stability
20 July - 24 July 2010, Brussels & Minsk (European Neighbourhood Policy 2010)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.…
The Lisbon Treaty for national audiovisual journalists
12 July - 13 July 2010, Brussels (Lisbon Treaty)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…
Ready for the Euro - Seminar for Estonian journalists
12 July - 14 July 2010, Brussels ( Economic and Financial Policy 2010)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…
The Global role of the Euro for Western Balkans
12 July - 14 July 2010, Brussels ( Economic and Financial Policy 2010)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy : Boosting Business & Research
28 June - 02 July 2010, Brussels & Tel Aviv (European Neighbourhood Policy 2010)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…
The Lisbon Treaty for national journalists
21 June - 22 June 2010, Brussels (Lisbon Treaty)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…
EU-ACP Trade Policy (for ACP journalists based in the EU 27 member states)
21 June - 22 June 2010, Brussels and Antwerp (Trade)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.…
Politique européenne de voisinage : Sur la Voie du Statut Avancé
14 June - 18 June 2010, Bruxelles et Rabat (European Neighbourhood Policy 2010)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…
The Lisbon Treaty for regional audiovisual journalists
14 June - 15 June 2010, Brussels (Lisbon Treaty)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…
Newsroom Management
07 June - 09 June 2010, Brussels (Tuition seminars)Tuition course fee is Euro 1500 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…
EU External Co-operation in Action: Climate Change & Biodiversity - Is EU aid going green?
31 May - 02 June 2010, Brussels (EuropeAid 2009/2010)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 -…
Politique européenne de voisinage : Sur la Voie des Réformes Economiques
31 May - 04 June 2010, Bruxelles et Tunis (European Neighbourhood Policy 2010)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…
The Lisbon Treaty for regional EU journalists (written press)
27 May - 28 May 2010, Brussels (Lisbon Treaty)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…
SME: The Many Faces of Entrepreneurship
25 May - 25 May 2010, Brussels (Enterprise & Industry)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…
Economic Priorities of the Belgian Presidency
17 May - 19 May 2010, Brussels ( Economic and Financial Policy 2010)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…
Briefing for non Euro Area journalists
10 May - 12 May 2010, Brussels ( Economic and Financial Policy 2010)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…
The Lisbon Treaty for regional journalists (written press)
10 May - 11 May 2010, Brussels (Lisbon Treaty)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…
EU External Co-operation in Action: Spotlight on Morocco (cancelled)
18 April - 21 April 2010, Morocco (EuropeAid 2009/2010)Le Maroc est un partenaire privilégié de l’Union Européenne: leur proximité géographique, leur histoire commune, les liens de plus en plus étroits unissant leurs peuples, le développement des échanges économiques et financiers et de nombreux autres facteurs font foi d’une interdépendance croissante. Afin de faire le point sur la coopération bilatérale…
European Neighbourhood Policy : A Rosy Future?
13 April - 17 April 2010, Brussels & Tbilisi (European Neighbourhood Policy 2010)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: Investing in the Future
22 March - 26 March 2010, Brussels & Damascus (European Neighbourhood Policy 2010)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…
Exiting the crisis: Europe 2020
15 March - 16 March 2010, Brussels (Financial Journalism)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…
ECFIN seminaire pour journalistes de la Zone Euro
02 March - 05 March 2010, Bruxelles & Frankfort ( Economic and Financial Policy 2010)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,…
What future for agriculture in Europe? Briefing for Irish journalists
25 February - 26 February 2010, Brussels (Eurocourses 2010)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…
EU External Co-operation in Action: Food & Water (In)Security
22 February - 24 February 2010, Brussels (EuropeAid 2009/2010)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…
Política Medioambiental de la UE - Anticipación a la Presidencia Rotatoria Española
03 February - 04 February 2010, Brussels (Pre-Presidency briefings on EU environment policy)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…
EU-Belarus relations
07 December - 11 December 2009, Brussels (Press Visits 2009)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…
The economic agenda of the Spanish Presidency of the EU
01 December - 04 December 2009, Brussels (Economic and Financial Policy 2009)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.…
Seminar for Dutch journalism students from the Hogeschool Utrecht
23 November - 25 November 2009, Brussels (Eurocourses 2009)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: Energy & sustainable development
17 November - 21 November 2009, Brussels & Baku (European Neighbourhood Policy 2009)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…
EU-Russia relations
15 November - 18 November 2009, Brussels (Press Visits 2009)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…
Covering the Crisis
09 November - 10 November 2009, Brussels (Tuition seminars)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…
Joining the Euro: New Member States
09 November - 10 November 2009, Brussels (Economic and Financial Policy 2009)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…
Seminar for Euro Area journalists (Brussels and Frankfurt)
03 November - 06 November 2009, Brussels & Frankfurt (Economic and Financial Policy 2009)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…
EU External Co-operation in Action: Aid in Motion - European Development Days
21 October - 23 October 2009, Stockholm (EuropeAid 2009/2010)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.…
Press visit of Montenegrin journalists
18 October - 25 October 2009, Podgorica & Luxembourg (MFA Luxembourg)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…
Innovations in Youth Media and Next Generation Classroom
15 October - 16 October 2009, Maastricht (Innovations in Youth Media and Lerning Systems)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: Modernisation and social development
12 October - 16 October 2009, Brussels & Cairo (European Neighbourhood Policy 2009)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…
EU-India relations
12 October - 15 October 2009, Brussels (Press Visits 2009)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…
Press visit of Macedonian journalists
08 October - 15 October 2009, Skopje & Luxembourg (MFA Luxembourg)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…
EU-Syria relations
05 October - 09 October 2009, Brussels (Press Visits 2009)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…
European Network of Female Entrepreneurship Ambassadors
05 October - 06 October 2009, Stockholm (Enterprise and Industry)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…
Covering the Swedish EU Presidency - Seminar for journalists from Spain
04 October - 06 October 2009, Stockholm (Eurocourses 2009)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…
EU-Brazil relations
29 September - 03 October 2009, Brussels (Press Visits 2009)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…
Covering the Security Research Conference
29 September - 29 September 2009, Stockholm (Enterprise and Industry)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…
Join the NSK-EJC Fellowship Programme
27 September - 09 October 2009, Japan (NSK-EJC)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…
Press visit of Croatian journalists
24 September - 01 October 2009, Zagreb & Luxembourg (MFA Luxembourg)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…
Press visit of Turkish journalists
24 September - 01 October 2009, Ankara & Luxmebourg (MFA Luxembourg)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: Migration and regional stability
22 September - 26 September 2009, Brussels & Chisinau (European Neighbourhood Policy 2009)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…
Economic Priorities of the Swedish Presidency
01 September - 03 September 2009, Brussels (Economic and Financial Policy 2009)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…
KPF-EJC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
19 August - 29 August 2009, South Korea (KPF-EJC)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.…
EU External Co-operation in Action: Special focus on Good Governance, Democracy & Peace
06 July - 08 July 2009, Brussels (EuropeAid 2009)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…
ECFIN briefing for women media
06 July - 07 July 2009, Brussels (Economic and Financial Policy 2009)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…
EU Environment Policy – Anticipating the Swedish EU Presidency
23 June - 24 June 2009, Brussels (Pre-Presidency briefings on EU environment policy)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: The Middle East conflict
22 June - 26 June 2009, Brussels & Tel Aviv (European Neighbourhood Policy 2009)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…
The Global Role of the Euro
02 June - 05 June 2009, Brussels & Frankfurt (Economic and Financial Policy 2009)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: The Middle East conflict
25 May - 29 May 2009, Brussels & Jerusalem (European Neighbourhood Policy 2009)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…
Joining the Euro: New Member States
13 May - 15 May 2009, Brussels (Economic and Financial Policy 2009)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…
EP Elections for women magazines & gender news desks
11 May - 12 May 2009, Brussels (EP Elections 2009)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…
Entrepreneurship in Europe
06 May - 06 May 2009, Brussels (Enterprise and Industry)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…
ECFIN seminar for Euro Area journalists (Brussels & Frankfurt)
04 May - 08 May 2009, Brussels & Frankfurt (Economic and Financial Policy 2009)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: Regional security and European integration
21 April - 25 April 2009, Brussels & Yerevan (European Neighbourhood Policy 2009)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…
EU-Southern Caucasus relations
20 April - 24 April 2009, Brussels (Press Visits 2009)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…
Interfacing Innovation
19 April - 22 April 2009, Brussels (EAC/EIT)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;…
Covering the European Parliament Elections
30 March - 31 March 2009, Brussels (EP Elections 2009)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…
EP Elections for women magazines & gender news desks
30 March - 31 March 2009, Brussels (EP Elections 2009)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: Energy and security
23 March - 27 March 2009, Brussels & Kiev (European Neighbourhood Policy 2009)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…
Newsroom Management workshop
18 March - 20 March 2009, Maastricht (Tuition seminars)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…
EU External Co-operation in Action - special focus on Climate Change
16 March - 18 March 2009, Brussels (EuropeAid 2008/2009)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…
Covering the European Parliament Elections
16 March - 17 March 2009, Brussels (EP Elections 2009)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…
EU-Morocco relations
16 March - 19 March 2009, Brussels (Press Visits 2009)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…
Covering the European Parliament Elections
02 March - 03 March 2009, Brussels (EP Elections 2009)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: Good governance and economic reform
23 February - 27 February 2009, Brussels & Damascus (European Neighbourhood Policy 2009)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…
Covering the European Parliament Elections
16 February - 17 February 2009, Brussels (EP Elections 2009)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…
EU-Mexico relations
16 February - 20 February 2009, Brussels (Press Visits 2009)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…
Covering the European Parliament Elections
26 January - 27 January 2009, Brussels (EP Elections 2009)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…
Audiovisual briefing: Speak out Europe
21 January - 22 January 2009, Brussels (Seminar for audiovisual journalists)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…
Eu External Co-operation in Action - special focus on Gender and Development
19 January - 21 January 2009, Brussels (EuropeAid 2008/2009)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…
ECFIN Euro Area seminar
19 January - 22 January 2009, Brussels (Economic and Financial Policy 2008)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…
EU Environment Policy – Anticipating the Czech EU Presidency
17 December - 18 December 2008, Brussels (Pre-Presidency briefings on EU environment policy)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…
European Foreign and Security Policy
04 December - 05 December 2008, Brussels (CFSP/ESDP 2008)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,…
The Czech Presidency of the EU: the economic agenda
02 December - 05 December 2008, Brussels (Economic and Financial Policy 2008)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…
EU-Ukraine and Moldova relations
24 November - 27 November 2008, Brussels (Press Visits)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…
Eu External Co-operation in Action: European Development Days
15 November - 18 November 2008, Strasbourg (EuropeAid 2008/2009)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…
Covering the European Development Days - Young Press
15 November - 17 November 2008, Strasbourg (EU Development Policy)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…
Covering the European Development Days - Regional Press
15 November - 17 November 2008, Strasbourg (EU Development Policy)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…
Competitive Clusters Forum Briefing
13 November - 13 November 2008, Sophia Antipolis (Enterprise and Industry Policy 2008)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
03 November - 07 November 2008, Brussels & Baku (European Neighbourhood Policy 2008)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.…
Seminar for Euro Area journalists
03 November - 07 November 2008, Brussels & Frankfurt (Economic and Financial Policy 2008)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…
European Foreign and Security Policy
27 October - 28 October 2008, Brussels (CFSP/ESDP 2008)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,…
Europe INNOVA Conference Briefing
22 October - 23 October 2008, Lyon (Enterprise and Industry Policy 2008)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…
EU-South East Asia relations
13 October - 16 October 2008, Brussels (Press Visits)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: International Security and Human Rights
13 October - 17 October 2008, Brussels & Beirut (European Neighbourhood Policy 2008)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.…
Information briefing for German press prior to the launch of the road show
10 October - 10 October 2008, Berlin (Briefings with DG JLS)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.…
Eu External Co-operation in Action: Special focus on Human Rights and Aid Effectiveness
08 October - 10 October 2008, Brussels (EuropeAid 2008/2009)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: Regional Security and Ethnic Minorities
30 September - 04 October 2008, Brussels & Chişinău (European Neighbourhood Policy 2008)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.…
Joining the Euro
30 September - 02 October 2008, Brussels & Frankfurt (Economic and Financial Policy 2008)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…
European Security Research Conference Briefing
29 September - 29 September 2008, Paris (Enterprise and Industry Policy 2008)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…
Newcomers' Briefing
18 September - 19 September 2008, Brussels (Newcomers' briefings)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…
European Tourism Forum Briefing
17 September - 18 September 2008, Bordeaux (Enterprise and Industry Policy 2008)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…
GMES Forum briefing
16 September - 16 September 2008, Lille (Enterprise and Industry Policy 2008)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.…
EU-Russia relations
15 September - 19 September 2008, Brussels (Press Visits)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: Trade Flows and Internal Security
02 September - 06 September 2008, Brussels & Yerevan (European Neighbourhood Policy 2008)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.…
European Neighbourhood Policy: Middle East Peace Process, the way ahead
14 July - 18 July 2008, Brussels & Jerusalem (European Neighbourhood Policy 2008)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.…
EU-Jordan relations
07 July - 08 July 2008, Brussels (Press Visits)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…
Joining the Euro
07 July - 09 July 2008, Brussels (Economic and Financial Policy 2008)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…
EU-Brazil relations
30 June - 04 July 2008, Brussels (Press Visits)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…
EU External Co-operation in action
25 June - 27 June 2008, Brussels (EuropeAid)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…
EU-Central Asia relations
23 June - 26 June 2008, Brussels (Press Visits)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…
Emergency Journalism
18 June - 20 June 2008, Maastricht, the Netherlands (Tuition seminars)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: Energy, Environment and Health
17 June - 21 June 2008, Brussels & Kiev (European Neighbourhood Policy 2008)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.…
Video for Newspaper Journalists
16 June - 20 June 2008, Maastricht, the Netherlands (Video Training)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…
The Global Role of the Euro
03 June - 06 June 2008, Brussels and Frankfurt (Economic and Financial Policy 2008)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…
La politique environnementale pendant la présidence française de l'UE (séminaire en français)
03 June - 04 June 2008, Bruxelles (Pre-Presidency briefings on EU environment policy)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…
EU-Singapore relations
02 June - 06 June 2008, Brussels (Press Visits)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…
EU-China relations
26 May - 29 May 2008, Brussels (Press Visits)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…
EU External Co-operation in action
26 May - 28 May 2008, Brussels (EuropeAid)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…
Politique Européenne de Voisinage: Mobilité et Migration
19 May - 23 May 2008, Brussels & Rabat (European Neighbourhood Policy 2008)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,…
La Présidence française du Conseil de l’UE: Les enjeux de l’Agenda économique (séminaire en français)
13 May - 15 May 2008, Bruxelles (Economic and Financial Policy 2008)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…
Seminar for euro area journalists on the launch of EMU@10 package
06 May - 07 May 2008, Brussels (Economic and Financial Policy 2008)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…
European Foreign and Security Policy
21 April - 22 April 2008, Brussels (CFSP/ESDP 2008)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,…
Video for Newspaper Journalists
21 April - 25 April 2008, Maastricht, the Netherlands (Video Training)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: Democratisation adn Economic Development
15 April - 19 April 2008, Brussels & Tbilisi (European Neighbourhood Policy 2008)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.…
International Press Seminar ACP Countries
14 April - 16 April 2008, Brussels (Trade)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…
EU-Algeria relations
14 April - 18 April 2008, Brussels (Press Visits)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…
Economic and Financial Policy in the Euro zone
08 April - 11 April 2008, Brussels and Frankfurt (Economic and Financial Policy 2008)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…
Financial Markets
26 March - 26 March 2008, Frankfurt (Economic and Financial Policy 2008)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.…
Press visit for Danish regional journalists
03 March - 04 April 2008, Brussels (Eurocourses 2008)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…
Slovakia joining the Euro?
03 March - 04 March 2008, Brussels (Economic and Financial Policy 2008)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…
Ampliació de la UE a Croàcia, una prioritat? / Is the Croatian accession to the EU a priority?
02 March - 05 March 2008, Zagreb, Croatia (Eurocourses 2008)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…
EU-India relations
25 February - 28 February 2008, Brussels (Press Visits)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…
Launch Event of the CIP business and innovation network
07 February - 07 February 2008, Brussels (Enterprise and Industry Policy 2008)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…
EU-Canada relations
28 January - 01 February 2008, Brussels (Press Visits)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…
EU-Switzerland & Liechtenstein Relations
21 January - 23 January 2008, Brussels (Press Visits)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…
New EU Member States: Preparing for the Euro Introduction
08 January - 11 January 2008, Brussels & Frankfurt (Economic and Financial Policy 2008)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…
European Foreign and Security Policy
12 December - 14 December 2007, Brussels (CFSP/ESDP)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,…
ECFIN seminar for Euro Area journalists
04 December - 07 December 2007, Brussels & Frankfurt (Economic and Financial Policy 2007)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…
EU Environmental priorities during the Slovene Presidency
03 December - 04 December 2007, Brussels (Pre-Presidency briefings on EU environment policy)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…
EU External Co-operation in Action
07 November - 09 November 2007, Lisbon (EuropeAid)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: Transport and Energy
02 October - 06 October 2007, Brussels and Baku (European Neighbourhood Policy 2007)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…
EU External Co-operation in Action
01 October - 03 October 2007, Brussels (EuropeAid)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…
European Bloggers (Un)Conference: East meets West
27 September - 28 September 2007, Amsterdam (Picnic)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: Economic and Trade Integration
10 July - 14 July 2007, Brussels and Kiev (European Neighbourhood Policy 2007)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…
Economic and Finance
03 July - 06 July 2007, Brussels and Frankfurt (Economic and Financial Policy 2007)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…
EU External Co-operation in Action
25 June - 27 June 2007, Brussels (EuropeAid)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…
La Politique Européenne de Voisinage: Mobilité et Migration
12 June - 16 June 2007, Bruxelles et Rabat (European Neighbourhood Policy 2007)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.
Economic and Finance
04 June - 07 June 2007, Brussels and Frankfurt (Economic and Financial Policy 2007)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy: Security and Beyond
22 May - 26 May 2007, Brussels and Beirut (European Neighbourhood Policy 2007)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…
Economic and Finance: New Countries Joining the Euro
22 May - 23 May 2007, Ljubljana (Economic and Financial Policy 2007)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.…
European Foreign and Security Policy
21 May - 22 May 2007, Brussels (CFSP/ESDP)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,…
European Neighbourhood Policy: Modernisation and Economic Reforms
17 April - 21 April 2007, Brussels and Amman (European Neighbourhood Policy 2007)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…
EU External Co-operation in Action
16 April - 18 April 2007, Brussels (EuropeAid)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…
ENP: Regional and Global Stability
20 March - 24 March 2007, Brussels and Jerusalem (Israel) (European Neighbourhood Policy 2007)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…
ECFIN
19 March - 20 March 2007, Ljubljana (Economic and Financial Policy 2007)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.…
Common Foreign and Security Policy
19 March - 20 March 2007, Brussels (CFSP/ESDP)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…
EU External Co-operation in Action
19 March - 21 March 2007, Brussels (EuropeAid)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…
ECFIN
13 March - 16 March 2007, Brussels and Nicosia (Economic and Financial Policy 2007)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…
ENP: Democracy and Rule of Law
27 February - 03 March 2007, Brussels and Cairo (European Neighbourhood Policy 2007)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…
Newsroom Management
23 January - 25 January 2007, Maastricht (Tuition seminars)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy - Migration
11 December - 14 December 2006, Brussels- Malta (European Neighbourhood Policy 2006)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…
European Neighbourhood Policy - Migration
20 November - 24 November 2006, Brussels, Helsinki (European Neighbourhood Policy 2006)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…
Making more sense of the EU for Turkish media
22 October - 26 October 2006, Brussels (Belgium) and Strasbourg (France) (Enlargement series 2006)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,…
Road to Accession - Bulgaria
09 October - 13 October 2006, Brussels and Sofia (Enlargement series 2006)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…
Relations Southern Caucasus: Peace and Security
25 September - 29 September 2006, Brussels and Sofia (European Neighbourhood Policy 2006)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…
EU Turkey Focus
10 September - 11 September 2006, Brussels (Enlargement series 2006)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…
Making sense of the EU for Western Balkans
03 September - 05 September 2006, Brussels (Enlargement series 2006)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.…
Economic and Financial Policy for Old Europe
28 August - 31 August 2006, Brussels and Frankfurt (Economic and Financial Policy 2006)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…
Risk Communication: a future challenge in a globalised world
30 July - 01 August 2006, (Tuition seminars)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…
EU Turkey Focus
09 July - 10 July 2006, Brussels (Enlargement series 2006)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…
Relations Egypt/Lebanon: Implementation of Action Plans
03 July - 07 July 2006, Brussels and Paris (European Neighbourhood Policy 2006)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…
Towards Integration - Western Balkans
02 July - 06 July 2006, Brussels and Strasbourg (Enlargement series 2006)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.…
EU and Turkey
19 June - 23 June 2006, Brussels and Ankara (Enlargement series 2006)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…
Relations Ukraine/Moldova: One Year of Action Plan Transdnistria
12 June - 16 June 2006, (European Neighbourhood Policy 2006)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…
The new EU for Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania
11 June - 13 June 2006, Brussels (Enlargement series 2006)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…
Relations Southern Caucasus: Energy Policy
22 May - 26 May 2006, Brussels and Sofia (European Neighbourhood Policy 2006)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…
Road to Accession - Romania
15 May - 19 May 2006, Brussels and Bucharest (Enlargement series 2006)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…
Towards Integration - Western Balkans
14 May - 18 May 2006, Brussels and Strasbourg (Enlargement series 2006)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.…
Relations Egypt/Lebanon: Implementation of Action Plans
24 April - 28 April 2006, Brussels and Nicosia (European Neighbourhood Policy 2006)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…
EU and Western Balkans
23 April - 25 April 2006, Brussels (Enlargement series 2006)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…
EU Development Policy - Regional Partnerships
23 April - 27 April 2006, (EU Development Policy)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…
Road to Accession - Bulgaria
27 March - 31 March 2006, Brussels and Sofia (Enlargement series 2006)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…
Relations Ukraine/Moldova: One Year of Action Plan Transdnistria
27 March - 31 March 2006, Brussels and Warsaw (European Neighbourhood Policy 2006)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…
Making sense of the EU for Western Balkans
26 March - 28 March 2006, Brussels (Enlargement series 2006)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.…
Making sense of the EU for Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania
19 March - 21 March 2006, Brussels (Enlargement series 2006)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…
EU and Turkey
06 March - 10 March 2006, Brussels and Ankara (Enlargement series 2006)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…
Making sense of the EU for Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania
12 February - 16 February 2006, Brussels and Strasbourg (Enlargement series 2006)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…
EU and Western Balkans
05 February - 07 February 2006, Brussels (Enlargement series 2006)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…
EU and Turkey
23 January - 27 January 2006, Brussels and Ankara (Enlargement series 2006)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…
Making sense of the EU for Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania
11 December - 13 December 2005, Brussels (Enlargement series 2006)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…