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25 March Mar 2019 1800 25 March 2019 European Philanthropy Manifesto calling for a Single Market for Philanthropy
European foundations, philanthropic organisations and policymakers have come together to jointly launch the European Philanthropy Manifesto and to advocate for an enabling environment for philanthropy in Europe. The European Philanthropy Manifesto is a call to policy makers in Europe to work towards a Single Market for Philanthropy
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17 April Apr 2018 1455 17 April 2018 The reform of the European Citizens’ Initiative is underway
The European Economic and Social Committee has organised in its headquarters in Brussels the 7th ECI Day to shed light on the new European Commission’s reform proposal and to make the European Citizens’ Initiative a more efficient instrument of dialogue between the EU and its citizens
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14 November Nov 2017 1636 14 November 2017 Future of Europe: Towards a European Education Area by 2025
With the debate on the future of Europe in full swing, the European Commission is setting out its vision for how we can create a European Education Area by 2025.
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10 November Nov 2017 1644 10 November 2017 Clean Air Forum: better air for European cities
The forum will be the occasion for decision makers and stakeholders to share knowledge and assist in the implementation of European, national and local air policies.
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9 November Nov 2017 1521 09 November 2017 4 European cities shortlisted for Access City Award 2018
4 European cities were shortlisted for the award that recognises and celebrates a city's willingness, capability and efforts to ensure accessibility : Ljubljana (Slovenia), Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Lyon (France), and Viborg (Denmark)
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25 October Oct 2017 1244 25 October 2017 Financing of civil society is essential for democracy
The EU institution should promote a positive image of civil society organisations, preserve their independence and ensure they are properly funded, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) says.
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14 September Sep 2017 1500 14 September 2017 Prevent radicalisation: the role of civil society
The European Economic and Social Committee (Eesc) has organised a public hearing on “The role of civil society in the prevention of radicalisation of young people” in its headquarters in Brussels. The aim? Clarify how EU policy-makers can help civil society practitioners to successfully prevent radicalisation.
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30 June Jun 2017 1553 30 June 2017 European Commission to work on social enterprises
The European Economic and Social Committee (Eesc) has organised the 2nd European day of Social Economy Enterprises (SEEs) in its headquarters in Brussels. The day has gathered actors of the sector and policy makers to create synergies and explore needed measures.
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22 June Jun 2017 1213 22 June 2017 In somebody else’s shoes through virtual reality
It’s called The Machine to Be Another and it is a machine allowing couples of people, like Europeans and migrants, to experiment the world from the perspective of the other. The aim? To promote empathy between individuals of different social, cultural and ideological backgrounds.
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19 April Apr 2017 1550 19 April 2017 Commission proposes €2.6 million from Globalisation Fund to support former Nokia workers in Finland
Finland applied for support from the European Globalisation Fund following the dismissal of 945 workers in Nokia and three of its suppliers and downstream producers