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Cardiff EDC NewsApril-May 2013

helping you find out about the European Union and the countries of Europe

promoting debate about the EU

and European issues

encouraging you to ask questions, give your opinions and make suggestions to the EU

http://europa.eu/citizens-2013/en

European Capitals of Culture 2013

Marseille (France) and Košice (Slovakia)

Ireland holds the EU Presidency for the period January-June 2013

Cardiff EDC is on Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/CardiffEDC

Cardiff EDC event

Thursday 18 April 2013 @ 6:00pmWales and the European Union:

Past, Present and Future

Speaker: Richard Wyn Jones, Director of the Wales Governance CentreResponse: David Hughes, Head of the European Commission Office in Wales

Followed by an open discussion.

Organised jointly by the Cardiff EDC and the CELAG Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at Cardiff University

Free buffet, wine and soft drinks Booking essential: [email protected]

Digwyddiad CDE Caerdydd

Dydd Iau, 18 Ebrill 2013 @ 6:00 y nôsCymru a’r Undeb Ewropeaidd:

Y gorffenol, presennol a’r dyfodol

Siaradwr: Richard Wyn Jones, cyfarwyddwr Canolfan Llywodraethiant Cymru, dilynwyd gan David Hughes, pennaeth y Swyddfa'r Comisiwn Ewropeaidd yng Nghymru

Ar ôl y darlith bydd yna sgwrs agored [yn Saesneg]

Lleoliad: CDE Caerdydd, Guest Building, Colum Drive, Caerdydd CF10 3EU

Trefnwyd y ddigwyddiad ar y cyd gan CDE Caerdydd a’r Canolfan Rhagoriaeth Jean Monnet (Canolfan y Gyfraith a Lywodraethiant Ewropeaidd) o Brifysgol Caerdydd

Bwffe rhad ac ddim gyda gwin a ddiodydd meddal Bwcio: [email protected]

Thursday 9 May 2013 at 6.00pmEurope Day Quiz

Forthcoming event atCardiff EDC

Further detailshttp://www.cardiff.ac.uk/insrv/edc/news/index.html

Recently published reports on topics relating to Wales and Europe …

Click on image to download report

Click on image to download document Further information

Click on image to download article

Forthcoming talks and events in Cardiff with a European theme …

Details of 2012-13 language courses now available French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese,

Spanish and Swedish plus Croatian, Russian andTurkish

http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/learn/choices/courses/languages

Cardiff is named European Capital for Sport Cardiff has been successful in securing the prestigious title of European Capital of Sport 2014. The announcement was made by officials from the European Capitals of Sports Association (ACES) at an event held in Valencia this week.  It was recognised that Cardiff has firmly established itself as a leading city for sport, offering state of the art stadiums and facilities including the Millennium Stadium, SWALEC Stadium and Cardiff International Sport Stadium. Leader of the Council, Cllr

Rodney Berman said: "There is no denying the city already has a fantastic sporting pedigree”. 

There is no denying the city already has a fantastic sporting pedigree

”. 

Cardiff has been namedEuropean Capital of Sport 2014

http://www.aces-europa.eu/

In the News…26 April 2013

Free movement of workersThe European Commission adopt a Directive to facilitate the free movement of workers in the EU. The initiative aims to enhance

labour mobility in the EU by preventing discrimination and reducing the incidence of unfair practices migrant workers face in

Europe.

In the News…10 April 2013

Trade Defence Instruments (TDI)Trade Defence Instruments (TDI) are the legal means by which European companies can respond to unfair trade practices in third countries, such as dumping or subsidies, to restore a level playing field for their business. The EU system of trade defences is to be reviewed.. This proposal aims to review and improve in a pragmatic and balanced way the EU's Trade Defence Instruments for the

benefit of all stakeholders – from producers, importers, to small, medium and large companies and, of course, consumers. The overall ambition is to make these instruments more efficient, transparent

and user-friendly.

In the News…15 April 2013

Tackling human traffickingEU Anti-Trafficking Directive comes into force

If the Directive is fully transposed, it has the potential to have a real and concrete impact on the lives of the victims and to prevent others from falling victim to such a devastating crime. The new rules cover actions in

different areas such as criminal law provisions, prosecution of offenders, victims' support and victims' rights in criminal proceedings, prevention and monitoring of the implementation.

In the News…16 April 2013

Strengthening Europe's preparedness against natural and man-made disasters

The European Commission present a Green Paper consultation on insuring against natural and man-made disasters. The Commission’s aim is to initiate a broad debate on

how to address the complex challenges associated with increasingly frequent catastrophes as well as possible solutions offered by disaster insurance. The

Commission also present an adaptation strategy to help strengthen Europe's resilience against the impacts of climate change.

In the News…18 April 2013

Cohesion Policy is delivering on EU policiesEuropean Commission publish a Strategic Report

providing an overview of how EU Structural Funds are delivering across all EU policy areas in all Member

States.

In the News…24 April 2013

Green Paper on Converging Audiovisual World:

Preparing for a Fully Converged Audiovisual World: Growth, Creation and Values

is the common telephone number to ring in ALL EU Member States

to get through to the Emergency Services

http://ec.europa.eu/112

Information for citizens …http://euroacademyonline.eu/

http://www.the-eu-and-me.org.uk/

European Citizens’ Initiative

Launched 1 April 2012

http://ec.europa.eu/citizens-initiative/public/welcome

A new electronic one-stop-shop for access to justice information throughout the EU

https://e-justice.europa.eu/

http://www.ukecc-services.net/

New website from the EU bringing together information for children about the EU

http://europa.eu/kids-corner/index_en.htm

http://www.ectarc.com/european-training/working-abroad_117.html

Fraternité2020Their goal is to make European exchange programmeslike Erasmus or the European Voluntary Service (EVS)

more attractive in order to enable more European citizensto spend time in another country

http://www.fraternite2020.eu/index.html

Find out what is happening …

Give your opinions and participate ...

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Welsh Members of the European Parliament 2009-2014

• Jill Evans

• Kay Swinburne

• Derek Vaughan

• John Bufton

Click on image to connect to MEP’s website

Elections in Europe April 2013

Montenegro

Presidential Election7 April 2013

IcelandParliamentary Election

27 April 2013

Elections in Europe May 2013

Bulgaria

Parliamentary Election12 May 2013

ItalyPresidential Election

May 2013[Date not yet fixed]

Looking for information on these subjects

or anything else connected with Europe?

Please ask EDC staff

or use

http://www.europeansources.info

is freely available to all libraries, schools and public bodies in Wales

Please ask for details

http://www.europeansources.info