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Welcome. Croeso. Benvenuto. Cardiff EDC News March 2011. 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.

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  1. Welcome Croeso Benvenuto Cardiff EDC News March 2011

  2. 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 andmake suggestions to the EU

  3. Details of 2010-11 language courses now available French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish plus Croat, Greek, Polish, Russian and Turkish

  4. Forthcoming talks and events in Cardiff with a European theme

  5. Further information (Booking essential) Karen Owen Email: OwenK@Cardiff.ac.uk

  6. Further information Jenny Hulin Email: Euros-pgr@Cardiff.ac.uk

  7. Further information Rachel De Benedictis Email:rachel.debenedictis@wales.gsi.gov.uk Tel: 029 2082 3612

  8. Website: http://europa.eu/volunteering

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

  10. In the News… Turku (Finland) and Tallinn (Estonia) European Capitals of Culture 2011

  11. In the News… Hungary holds the EU Presidency for the period January – June 2011 Website: http://www.eu2011.hu

  12. In the News… 8 March 2011 European Commission & EEAS adopt Communication: Partnership for Democracy and Shared Prosperity with the Southern Mediterranean PlusExtraordinary European Council Brussels, 11 March 2011

  13. The European Commission is looking at cost-efficient ways to make the European economy more climate-friendly and less energy-consuming. By 2050, Europe could cut most of its greenhouse gas emissions. Clean technologies are the future for Europe's economy. Launch of Road Map on 8 March 2011. In the News… 8 March 2011

  14. Energy Efficiency Plan 2011 launched European Commission adopts a plan for saving more energy through specific measures. Energy efficiency is a key tool for strengthening Europe's competitiveness and reduces energy dependence, while decreasing the level of emissions. In the News… 8 March 2011

  15. European Personnel Selection Office launches 2011 'AD' selection procedure for EU Officials On 16 March 2011, the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) will launch the latest of the new improved EU Careers selection procedures to identify 'AD' Administrator EU Officials. This year, for the first time, students in their final year of undergraduate study can apply, and the first phase 'reasoning tests' can be taken in any of the 23 EU languages. In the News… 16 March 2011

  16. Travelling around Europe?Find out your rights… Rail – Air – People with reduced mobility… http://ec.europa.eu/transport/passenger-rights

  17. 112is the common telephone number to ring in ALL EU Member States to get through to the Emergency Services http://ec.europa.eu/112

  18. Recently published reports on topics relating to Wales and Europe…

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  25. Looking for information on these subjects or anything else connected with Europe? Please ask EDC staff or use http://www.europeansources.info

  26. April 2008 – March 2011 is now freely available to libraries, schools and public bodies in Wales Please ask for details http://www.europeansources.info

  27. Sign up to receive information at: http://www.the-eu-and-me.org.uk/

  28. A new electronic one-stop-shop for access to justice informationthroughout the EU https://e-justice.europa.eu/

  29. New: The UK European Consumer Centre for Servicesprovides general information on consumer laws and rightswhen buying a service in another EU member state,as well as contact details for organisations that could provide practical assistance in the case of a dispute. http://www.ukecc-services.net/

  30. Look out for the launch of… CITZALIA a new virtual role-playing game and social networking forum to boost citizens' understanding of how the EU works

  31. Try out two new educational games from the European Central Bank €CONOMIA + INFLATION ISLAND

  32. Find out what is happening… Give your opinions…

  33. EU Citizenship resources available… Further information http://euroacademyonline.eu/

  34. 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

  35. Elections in Europe March 2011 Estonia Parliamentary Election 6 March 2011 Wales Referendum 3 March 2011 A referendum to determine the law-making powers of the National Assembly for Wales

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