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16 June Jun 2016 1119 16 June 2016 The energy days promote the transition to Europe’s sustainable energy future
Citizens and stakeholders are organising European Union Energy Days throughout the month of June to activate the transition to secure, clean and efficient energy. Held as part of EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), presentations, workshops, conferences, tours, displays and other activities will spread the word about energy-efficiency and renewables. The events, which will take place in Europe and beyond, are expected to attract thousands of visitors. Over 30 Energy Days are planned for Brussels alone around the EUSEW Policy Conference and Sustainable Energy Awards.
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5 May May 2016 1558 05 May 2016 Aiesec Italy wins European Charlemagne Youth Prize 2016
Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament, has awarded Aiesec Italy the first prize during the ceremony that has taken place in Aachen. “Integreat”, Aiesec's project to promote integration for migrants, asylum seekers and refugees has been awarded.
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2 May May 2016 1223 02 May 2016 Leaked papers affirm TTIP deal would put corporate interests before health and environment
The 248 pages of the leaked Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiating texts obtained by Greenpeace Netherlands, unveil U.S. attempts to undermine EU environment and health protection laws.
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7 April Apr 2016 1206 07 April 2016 European Women's Lobby: "Today is a historical day for women's rights in France"
In their press release today, the European Women's Lobby expressed support for France's decision today to adopt a law targeting prostitution, by recognising prostitution as a form of violence against women, and providing support for persons in prostitution.
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7 April Apr 2016 1107 07 April 2016 Aviva Community Fund winners announced
18 Italian non profit organisations have won the Community Fund competition, receiving donations from 3,000 to 10,000 euros, in order to carry out projects at local level.
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8 March Mar 2016 1744 08 March 2016 #IWD2016
#IWD2016: 2015 saw a lot of progress for women's rights, but we cannot afford to be complacent. The march for International Women's Day in Brussels highlighted the many reasons why: from inequality, to gender-based violence and discrimination, we still have a long way to go before we achieve gender equality. 117 years, to be precise.
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10 February Feb 2016 1017 10 February 2016 Brando Benifei: «Politics must be ambitious with the rights of disabled people»
Disabled people and the associations involved with their aspirations can count on the genuine commitment of the young MEP Brando Benifei. In this interview to Vita International he is calling to include the perspective of disabled people in every piece of legislation.
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22 January Jan 2016 1215 22 January 2016 Social dialogue, the road ahead will be an uphill battle
The Employment and Social Developments in Europe 2015 report (ESDE) outlines the challenges that social partners are facing in promoting a sustainable and inclusive recovery in Europe in time of crisis.
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13 January Jan 2016 1156 13 January 2016 "We're suing it": Consumers groups serve McDonald’s with an antitrust probe
The world's largest fast food chain grilled over for its alleged abuse of its power over franchise partners.
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14 December Dec 2015 0824 14 December 2015 The soup kitchen financed with a wedding list
Roberto Morgantini and Elvira Segreto allocated all the their wedding gifts to a lunchroom for the poor. A story of love, solidarity and multiculturalism.