Opening of accession negotiations with Iceland
The first meeting of the Accession Conference with Iceland at Ministerial level decided today the opening of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) on the Accession of Iceland to the European Union.
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The Francofolies de Spa make Europe dance
The members of the Competitiveness and Growth Working Group of the Council of the European Union were invited to discover the Francofolies de Spa. A beautiful example of the modernisation of the European cultural industry.
The first meeting of the General Affairs Council has led to concrete results
The General Affairs Council met today for the first time since the beginning of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. On the agenda: a presentation of the programme for the Presidency, followed by a series of discussions concerning a variety of subjects, among other things Iceland’s application for membership of the EU as well as the establishment of the European External Action Service.
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The fluttering symbol of unity
A circle of twelve golden stars on a blue cloth; a design that is etched in everyone’s minds. What is the story behind this design? And why are there twelve stars?
European cinema: the cultural diversity issue
What public support should be granted to the film sector by the Member States? The sector is undoubtedly the best indicator of the cultural diversity existing within Europe. However, this diversity cannot be guaranteed without significant public support and successful promotion of European works.
Education: I learn, therefore I am!
The future of Europe is based on a foundation of shared knowledge: a pooling of the skills and talents of all its citizens. Furthermore, in order to understand society and the world and for the purposes of day-to-day interaction, each person needs to receive an education in basic skills. Acquiring these forms part of the objective of an education and training for all. This is the challenge that, together, the Ministers for Education are attempting to meet.
What you didn’t know about Iceland
Iceland may officially call itself a candidate member state, thus joining Turkey, FYR Macedonia and Croatia, but what do we actually know about the island so close to the Arctic Circle?
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Opening of accession negotiations with Iceland! Read all you did not yet know about Iceland on www.eutrio.be #EuTrioBe — 2 days 15 hours ago
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Conseil Affaires générales. Pour suivre les discussions, voir http://video.consilium.europa.eu — 3 days 21 hours ago
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Réunion Benelux présidée par le Luxembourg. — 3 days 22 hours ago
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Entretien avec Steven Vanackere et les Commissaires européens Sefcovic et Füle pour préparer le Conseil Affaires générales. — 3 days 22 hours ago
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La Présidence fera preuve de pragmatisme & de détermination dans le cadre des négociations d’adhésion avec la Croatie http://bit.ly/aEeupt — 1 week 15 hours ago
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