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6 April Apr 2016 1748 06 April 2016 Eu Commission offers proposals to overhaul European asylum rules
The European Commission came up with new ideas for a reform of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). EU Asylum system will be based on a fair distribution scheme of refugees between all participating Member States.
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6 April Apr 2016 1457 06 April 2016 European Social Innovation Competition 2016 focuses on refugees
This year's 2016 European Social Innovation Competition focuses on social innovation for refugees and migrants. The 3 winners of the competition will each receive a prize of €50,000, and the competition is open for entries until 8 April 2016.
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1 April Apr 2016 0706 01 April 2016 Celebrate World Autism Awareness Day by promoting respect, acceptance, and inclusion
Spread awareness of autism for more acceptance and inclusion. Autism-Europe invites you to share your picture and show support. This call for action is also extended to decisions-makers, underlining the need to foster inclusive policies.
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30 March Mar 2016 1106 30 March 2016 Member state offices in Brussels: wide open to corporate lobbyists
Corporate lobbyists enjoy widespread access to member state representations according to the first ever study on lobbying activities at national government offices in Brussels.
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21 March Mar 2016 1720 21 March 2016 Eu-Turkey summit: A puzzle still incomplete
According to European Policy Centre director of studies Janis A. Emmanouilidis, the outcome of the summit in Brussels narrowed the gap between those who preached security and those who advocated solidarity. But lots more remain to be done.
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21 March Mar 2016 1410 21 March 2016 TTIP: Civil society groups denounce new EU regulatory cooperation proposal
According to 45 organisations, the new EU proposal on Regulatory Cooperation is a threat to democracy and it will weaken the right to regulate in the public interest.
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18 March Mar 2016 1009 18 March 2016 First EU social finance deal to support €33m for social enterprises
It will benefit 300 micro and social entrepreneurs, many of whom face difficulties in accessing credit from traditional banking sources. Marianne Thyssen:This agreement marks a key milestone in European Union financing for social entrepreneurship.
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14 March Mar 2016 0927 14 March 2016 The myth buster on independent living
Some of the most common misconceptions about disabled people, independent living and personal assistance are been busted, exposed and challenged by ENIL, the European network on Independent Living. A way of raising awareness on these issues through discerning reality from legends.
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11 March Mar 2016 1410 11 March 2016 EU NGOs: bring down digital barriers for disabled and older citizens
European Blind Union (EBU) and several other European NGOs warned the Digital Affairs that their proposed exemptions for the web accessibility directive could prevent millions of people from accessing digital information and services. 80 million persons with disabilities and 150 million older people will be affected.
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10 March Mar 2016 1425 10 March 2016 End workplace cancer
No one should get sick from doing their job. For 12 years the EU has done nothing about it. It is about time to take action. Support the #StopCancerAtWork campaign!