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Hungary takes over the EU council presidency

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:20:45 +0200

Hungary will take over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Stay connected with us throughout the summer break!

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:31:01 +0200

Stay connected with the Learning Corner during the break!

Survey about the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:31:28 +0200

Survey about the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027

European elections

Thu, 30 May 2024 17:17:45 +0200

European Parliament elections are right around the corner!

20th anniversary of EU enlargement

Thu, 02 May 2024 12:18:27 +0200

On the 1st of May, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of EU enlargement!

Europe Day

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:14:09 +0200

Every 9th of May, we celebrate Europe Day in honour of the Schuman Declaration that was presented on the 9th of May, 1950.

EU Citizenship Explained: Understanding Your Rights and Opportunities

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:13:07 +0200

Do you know what rights and opportunities you are entitled to as a citizen of the European Union?

Your first rail adventure with DiscoverEU

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:05:14 +0200

Brace yourself for an exceptional journey with DiscoverEU!

It's time for European Youth Week!

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 17:33:09 +0200

On the 12-19th of April we celebrate Europe’s youth!

Exploring Children’s role in democracy

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:35:11 +0100

Through the EU Children’s Participation Platform, children have told us that democratic participation is an important topic. So, we’re asking them to tell us more through an online survey in all EU languages.

Happy 5th Birthday to the Learning Corner

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:27:39 +0100

On the 21st of March 2024, the Learning Corner will turn five years old!

European 112 Day

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:38:26 +0100

Do you know who to call in an emergency? Fortunately, across all of Europe, there is only one number to remember: 112.

Juvenes Translatores — 2023 contest

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:32:32 +0100

We are proud to present the 27 winners of the 2023 Juvenes Translatores contest.

The first year of the EU Children’s Participation Platform

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:55:33 +0100

The EU Children’s Participation Platform is a safe space for children and teenagers to express their opinions on matters that affect them, and to add their voices to EU decision making processes. Let's review some of their activities over the past year.

Together for a better internet

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:26:06 +0100

Children and young people deserve to grow up in a digital environment where they can safely create, engage, and share.

European Parliament project to promote democratic action ahead of EU elections.

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:14:02 +0100

Together.eu is a project run by the European Parliament, dedicated to getting as many people as possible involved in Europe’s democratic life. It is aimed in particular at getting out the vote for the Parliament’s elections.

International Day of Education 2024

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:45:48 +0100

On 24 January, the world celebrates the International Day of Education, adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 2018 to highlight the contribution of education to peace and development.

ImagineEU competition- You decide!

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:34:19 +0100

Recently, the ImagineEU competition called on students in their last two years of secondary school to learn more about active citizenship in the EU.

European Charlemagne Youth Prize

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:51:04 +0100

Are you an EU resident aged 16-30 and working on a project that helps to change Europe? Then you could be the next winner of the European Charlemagne Youth Prize!

Jean Monnet Learning EU Initiatives: Call for applications

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:18:53 +0100

Grants of up to €35,000 are available for schools and vocational education and training institutions to teach about the EU. Apply before 1 February at 17:00.

Belgium takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:01:30 +0100

Did you know that every six months, a different EU country holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union? From the start of January until June 2024, it is Belgium’s turn to take this important responsibility.

Your Europe, Your Say! gears up for the European elections

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 21:20:29 +0100

Your Europe, Your Say is back again with a special focus on the European elections. This time people aged 18-25 and about to vote in European elections for the first or second time next year are invited to apply.

Young Filmmakers Competition winners

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:36:24 +0100

Why should the professionals have all the fun? We gave five talented young filmmakers the opportunity to tell their own #EUandME story with a little h...

Free fruit, vegetables and milk at school

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:35:46 +0100

With the start of the new school year, millions of children across the EU will receive free fruit, vegetables and milk products thanks to an EU scheme...

Welcome back to school

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:34:22 +0100

The holidays are over and a new school year lies ahead. We wish both teachers and pupils a fulfilling year in which they learn something new every day...

Why not start a life-long journey through Europe, using your foreign languages?

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:33:46 +0100

Juvenes Translatores, the translation contest for 17-year-olds, is too good an opportunity to miss! Step outside of your comfort zone for surprises, f...

Let’s celebrate the European Day of languages!

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:32:52 +0100

The annual European Day of Languages takes place on 26 of September. Europe is rich in languages with over 200 European languages alone spoken on the ...

Happy Teacher’s Day

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:32:03 +0100

Best wishes to all teachers – you play a key role in conveying the EU’s values to young people! Celebrate your day by taking a trip to each of the EU ...

Discuss Climate in Brussels

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:31:18 +0100

Are your high-school students worried about the Climate Change? Register them by 18/11 for the ‘Your Europe Your Say 2020’ event in Brussels next Marc...

Call – 2019 Altiero Spinelli Prize for Outreach

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:30:23 +0100

If your work or project is helping young people understand, engage with and develop a sense of belonging to the EU, we want to hear about it! Applicat...