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European year of
Intercultural Dialogue

News

17/11
Closing Conference of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008: New Perspectives for Intercultural Dialogue in Europe
13/11
Commission debates active civic participation and awards Golden Stars to citizens' projects

12/11
Commissioner Figel' signs Joint Declaration with India on policy dialogue in education
11/11
Intercultural Dialogue: a Challenge for faiths and convictions?
5/11
The Commission organises a debate in Brussels on translation, "the language of Europe"
5/11
2008 European Year of Intercultural Dialogue: Brussels Debate on the role of the Media
3/11
Commission launches Comenius Regio Partnerships: new opportunities for regional cooperation in school education
31/10
European Youth Week 2008: The future challenges for youth on the top of the agenda
24/10
Tempus IV Selection results
22/10
Erasmus Mundus II adopted by the European Parliament
17/10
European Commission launches "Study in Europe" website to promote European higher education
8/10
A new general call for proposals has just been launched under the Lifelong Learning Programme, including updated strategic priorities for 2009.
6/10
EAC 2008/S 193-254251 - Multiple framework contract subject to further competitive tendering for the provision of integrated communication services in the field of education and culture
3/10
First European meeting of young apprentices places the spotlight on mobility
1/10
Brussels: Public debate on the role played by Education in Intercultural dialogue
25/09
European Year of Intercultural Dialogue: Award ceremony of 'Cultures on my street' photo competition
23/09
2009 to be the European Year of Creativity and Innovation
23/09
Polyglots start the European Day of Languages' celebrations
22/09
Strategic choices for young Europeans: an EU-wide public consultation on the future of youth policy
18/09
EuroSkills 2008 - a showcase of Europe's best in vocational education and training
18/09
The Commission aims to tap the full potential of languages
17/09
Marseille to be the European Capital of Culture for France in 2013
15/09
European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) begins its work
12/09
Brussels: celebrating diversity with the Ambassadors of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue
11/09
"Different languages, one goal": The Commission, UEFA and FARE kick off 2008-2009 football season with joint TV spot promoting tolerance through languages
10/09
Brussels: Public debate on the role of multilingualism in Europe
8/09
Sport: Commission to reinforce co-operation with European Paralympic Committee to foster social inclusion of people with disabilities
4/09
"European Civic Days" strengthen civil dialogue in Europe
30/07
Official appointment of the EIT Governing Board: the European Institute of Innovation and Technology set for an Autumn launch in Budapest
22/07
Commission gives Golden Stars to 12 citizenship projects
16/07
Joint declaration with Israel
16/07
Tempus offices in Jerusalem and Ramallah
11/07
Companies work better with languages - the Business Forum for Multilingualism launches its report
10/07
Annual report on education systems in the EU confirms slow but steady progress
10/07
Expert group says: Make periods of learning abroad a rule, rather than the exception
4/07
Europass is good value for money: more than 3 million CVs created online
3/07
What should our schools be like in the 21st Century?
3/07
Migrant children and education: challenges and opportunities for EU education systems
3/07
Boosting cross-border volunteering in Europe
1/07
Footballers and employers launch new EU forum for social dialogue
30/06
Erasmus programme receives award for the second time in 2008
23/06
Thalys train gets makeover with the logo of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue (EYID) 2008
13/06
European Awards for Lifelong Learning recognise outstanding mobility projects
12/06
Brussels: Concert "Together in Diversity" at the Grand Place to celebrate Intercultural Dialogue
6/06
Fourth Brussels Debate: The business case for Intercultural Dialogue in the workplace
5/06
Erasmus Mundus: more than 2,000 new Master's students to receive scholarships
3/06
Brussels: Public debate on Intercultural Dialogue in the workplace
2/06
Stakeholders discuss how to put the European Qualifications Framework into practice
21/05
Erasmus programme awarded "Prize for Excellence in integrating young people into the workforce"
16/05
Brussels debate focused on inter-religious dialogue
13/05
Interest in the Erasmus programme for students and universities continues to increase
13/05
Brussels: Public debate on bridging inter-religious divides
8/05
The Tempus Programme: modernising higher education in the EU's neighbouring countries
8/05
European Parliament Report welcomes the Commission's White Paper on Sport
8/05
Six of the best: European cultural heritage projects
24/04
The European Qualifications Framework: a new tool to translate qualifications
24/04
Frequently asked questions about the European Qualifications Framework
24/04
The European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning: text of the recommendation
22/04
Young Europeans discussed their social problems in Slovenia
18/04
Candidates for "European Capitals of Culture 2012" present their plans
15/04
European Commission hosts Public Hearing on Multilingualism
10/04
Commission launches initiative to facilitate mobility in vocational education and training
3/04
The European Year of Intercultural Dialogue: the second 'Brussels Debate' concentrated on cultural exchange
2/04
Public debate: the impact of arts and culture on intercultural dialogue
31/03
Commission proposes 2009 to become European Year of Creativity and Innovation
14/03
35,000 schools now involved in eTwinning virtual school partnerships
11/03
Unlocking Europe's potential for innovation: EP vote gives green light to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
11/03
Public hearing on multilingualism
7/03
European Year of Intercultural Dialogue: First Brussels Debate starts with integrating conversations
6/03
Conclusions of the Conference 'Participation of young people with fewer opportunities', held in Brussels on 3 & 4 March 2008
5/03
Culture: Brussels debates to shape future EU strategy for intercultural dialogue
3/03
Conference in Brussels: How can we help young people with fewer opportunities in society?
18/02
What skills will Europeans need in the years to come? First EU forecast of skill needs is published
14/02
Education and Youth Council, Brussels 14-15 February 2008
6/02
Setting the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) in motion: first steps towards the nomination of the members of the EIT Governing Board
31/01
Promoting a "personal adoptive language" strengthens multilingualism and intercultural dialogue, concludes the EC group of intellectuals
31/01
Leonardo da Vinci programme strengthens employability, knowledge and self-confidence
24/01
Comenius, the EU programme for schools, helps foreign language learning and improves intercultural awareness
15/01
'European Border Breakers Awards' - European artists tune in to the future
9/01
Official launch of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue, Ljubljana
8/01
Arts festivals join in support for the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue
4/12
Bring the peoples of Europe ‘Together in diversity!’ Campaign launch of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008
26/11
The Commission welcomes political agreement on the proposal establishing the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and on its financing
The Competitiveness Council reached on Friday, 23 November a political agreement on the establishment of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), following the European Parliament's resolution adopted in September 2007. The same day, the Council and the European Parliament reached an agreement on the financing of Galileo and the EIT. The EIT should be set up by Community legislation in Spring 2008, with a budget of 309 million for the period 2008-2013. The Commission expects to appoint the Board's members in Summer 2008.
26/11
The European Qualifications Framework: major benefits for citizens and employers throughout Europe
16/11
Commission welcomes Council's endorsement of the first-ever European Agenda for Culture
8/11
Europe for Citizens Forum 2007 hosts the Golden Stars Awards 2007 for active European citizenship
31/10
World experts gather in Brussels to promote sustainable development
25/10
The European Qualifications Framework: promoting mobility and lifelong learning
24/10
The European Union and World Sustainable Development - Global Jean Monnet Conference 2007 (Brussels, 5 - 6 November 2007)
10/10
Erasmus Mundus: its participants help make the higher education scheme even better
3/10
EU-Canada: towards increasing cooperation in higher education, training and youth
3/10
Slow pace of reform in education and training threatens Europe’s competitiveness in the long term
2/10
Lifelong Learning Programme - General call for proposals 2008
27/09
Make it easier for adults to learn! The Commission calls on Member States to implement the Action Plan on Adult Learning
27/09
Eurobarometer on culture: Europeans affirm their strong attachment to culture and expect more from the EU in this area
26/09
The Commission launches a Have Your Say corner and an on-line consultation on multilingualism
26/09
"Enhancing motivation for language learning" - the recommendations of the High Level Group on Multilingualism
26/09
Commissioner Orban: "More young Europeans learn foreign languages and much earlier than their parents"
26/09
Report on the implementation of the Action Plan "Promoting language learning and linguistic diversity 2004-2006"
25/09
High Level Group on Multilingualism - Final Report
24/09
Languages for Europe - 30 PROJECTS FOR PROMOTING LANGUAGE LEARNING
21/09
"Global English is not enough for global business": A Conference in Brussels on linguistic skills and competitiveness
19/09
Active European citizenship: the Commission awards the 2007 Golden Stars
18/09
Call for tender EAC 34/2007 - Study on European terminology in adult learning and monitoring of the sector
14/09
Consultation on Multilingualism
14/09
The new EU-US Atlantis programme: paving the way for innovative transatlantic university degrees
5/09
Commission wants to involve young people better in society
8/08
Improving the Quality of Teacher Education - Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament
6/08
Teachers need good education too! The Commission proposes to improve the quality of teacher education in the European Union
31/07
Tempus annual report 2006
18/07
Public consultation "Schools for the 21st Century"
12/07
Erasmus Mundus II - the reference for international cooperation in higher education
11/07
White Paper on Sport
29/06
Conference on Business, Languages and Intercultural Skills
Brussels, 21 September 2007
13/06
European Capitals of Culture 2011 : Turku and Tallinn approved by the selection panel
1/06
European Youth Week 2007: Social inclusion and diversity on the top of the agenda, as 200 young people gather in Brussels
10/05
First-ever European strategy for culture: contributing to economic growth and intercultural understanding
10/05
Launching event of the Programme "Europe for citizens" 2007-2013 the 10 May 2007 in Brussels with the participation of the Commissioner Ján Figel
Programme
8/05
Making Europe their own: the new "Europe for Citizens" programme about to be launched
7/05
Lifelong Learning Award Winners 2007
4/05
Berlin plays host to the European launch of the Lifelong Learning Programme
16/04
Communication from the Commission to the Council - Framework for the European survey on language competences
13/04
Commissioner Figel' to boost EU-Australia relations in education and training
22/03
“Your Europe-– Your Future”: the first ever EU Youth Summit to take place in Rome on the 50th Anniversary Day
2/03
TEMPUS: towards a new boost for the EU's international cooperation in higher education
28/02
Communication from The Commission - A coherent framework of indicators and benchmarks for monitoring progress towards the Lisbon objectives in education and training
27/02
"Your Europe - Your Future": the first ever EU Youth Summit to take place in Rome in a month
23/02
Multilingualism boosts European competitiveness
30/01
European Institute of Technology - Information leaflet
29/01
The Conference "Twinning for Tomorrow's World" organised by the Council of the European Regions and Municipalities (CEMR) in partnership with the European Commission in Rhodes (Greece) between the 10 and the 12 of May 2007 will highlight the launch of the Programme Europe for Citizens.
For any further information and registration, please consult the CEMR's website.

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"To reinforce and promote lifelong learning, linguistic and cultural diversity, mobility and the engagement of European citizens, in particular the young."

Odile Quintin - Director General