European Documentation Centre (EDC)
Since 1965 the European Documentation Centre (EDC) of the University of Mannheim is part of a worldwide information network, which has been set up in the early 1960s by the European Commission. Today there are more than 350 European Documentation Centres in the EU Member States. The purpose of the network is the support of academic study and research on European integration. The EDC is also open to the interested public. [Flyer ; Video ; BuB article]
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Launch of new Knowledge Centres
A network made up of experts in and outside the Commission, will support EU policymakers and national authorities by providing access to, and sharing up-to-date scientific knowledge (factsheet).
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2018 reform of EU data protection rules
EU data protection rules will become a reality on 25 May 2018 (press release ; FAQ).
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2018 - European Year of Cultural Heritage
The aim of the European Year of Cultural Heritage is to encourage more people to discover and explore Europe’s cultural heritage, and to reinforce a sense of belonging to a common European space. [Fotos and videos; brochure]
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Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union
The current Troika Presidencies (the Austrian, Estonian and Bulgarian governments) have jointly prepared the 18-month programme with the strategic agenda until 31 December 2018. Prime Minister Boyko Borisov presented the priorities of the Bulgarian Presidency before the European Parliament.
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European Committee of the Regions: MOOC on present and future EU policies and programmes
The free massive open online course starts on 15 January 2018.
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EYE2018 - the European Youth Event
EYE2018, the third European Youth Event takes place on 1 and 2 June 2018 in the European Parliament's seat in Strasbourg (programme).