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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Presentation of the Commissioners-designate
On 10 September 2019 President-elect Ursula von der Leyen presented her selected team of Commissioners. In the next step these Commissioners-designate will appear before parliamentary committees in their prospective fields of responsibility.
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European Day of Languages on 26 September
The "European Day of Languages" was established in 2001 by the European Commission and the Council of Europe during the "European Year of Languages" and is celebrated each year with lots of events and activities.
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European Labour Authority (ELA) established in 2019
The Authority should reach its full operational capacity by 2024. Bratislava will host its seat.
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European Capitals of Culture 2019
The 2019 European Capitals of Culture are Matera (Italy) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria).
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National Student Fee and Support Systems in European Higher Education
Where in Europe can I study for free? In which countries is studying most expensive? What grants are there for students and who is entitled to them? These and other questions will be answered in this new guide.