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 News
EU Affairs Monthly Snapshot- March 2010
It provides a snapshot of recent EU developments of relevance to EFC members.
King Baudouin Foundation and Oak Foundation’s Stakeholder dialogue on climate change and social justice: contribute to policy recommendations and join closing event in May 2010
In November 2009, King Baudouin Foundation launched with the support of the Oak Foundation the Stakeholder dialogue on climate change mitigation and social justice in Europe.
How should citizens be engaged in EU participatory processes? The role of European citizens’ panels and consultations
How should citizens be engaged in the European participatory processes? What could be the role of European citizens’ panels and consultations in this regard?
Share your views and experience on how to address poverty and social exclusion!
The European Commission invites member organisations of the EU Stakeholders Expert Group on the 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion, including the EFC, to contribute to the thematic milestones of the European Year.
EFC meets with EU Commissioner for internal market and services’ cabinet
EFC secretariat met Grégoire Schöller, member of the Cabinet of Michel Barnier, EU Commissioner for the internal market and services, responsible for company law issues, and therefore questions related to the European Foundation Statute.

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 Take Action!
Share your views on the EU Culture programme
part of the mid-term review of the programme, the European Commission is seeking input from programme beneficiaries.
Check the Latest Open EU Consultations-March 2010
The European Commission is seeking views from interested parties on EU policy developments and actions.
European Commission launches public debate on protecting Europe's forests against climate change
On 1 March 2010, the European Commission launched a public consultation to seek views from interested parties on the protection of forests and possible EU action in the field.
Provide input on future universal service principles in electronic communications networks and services
European Commission Directorate General on Information Society and Media has launched a public consultation on future universal service principles in the area of electronic communications networks and services. Contributions should be sent by 7 May 2010.
Public consultation on a preliminary opinion: Environmental and health risks posed by depleted uranium
The European Commission and the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks launch a consultation on a scientific opinion on the environmental and health risks posed by depleted uranium. The consultation will run until 12 April 2010.

 Events
Save the date for Research Forum annual conference: 7-8 December 2010, Stuttgart
The European Forum on Philanthropy and Research Annual Stakeholder Conference will take place on 7 and 8 December 2010.
European Business Summit 2010 - Putting Europe back on track
BUSINESSEUROPE and the Federation of Enterprises in Belgium are organising the 8th European Business Summit (EBS), which will take place on 30 June and 1 July, 2010, in Brussels.
Upcoming EU Events- March 2010
This is an overview of EU-level events that could be of interest for EFC members.
Conference on EU Projects in Favour of Roma Community
The Directorate-General for Education and Culture is organising this conference to discuss the involvement and impact of EU programmes with the Roma minority.
ECAS Conference on European Citizens' Panel - New Democratic Toolbox for New Institutions
The European Citizen Action Service (ECAS) organises this conference in the scope of the project entitled: "European Citizens' Panel: New democratic toolbox for new institutions".

EU reading corner

From the latest EU Affairs Monthly Snapshot:

> More publications in the February EU Affairs Monthly Snapshot

 

From the EFC:

The Case for a European Foundation Statute, EFC 2009  Released by the EFC Advocacy Task Force, this document sets out the key arguments for the Statute
 >More on the European Foundation Statute 

>See all EU Affairs documents – go to pre-defined search of EU affairs and documents  coming soon

 Key issues we advocate for

 EU funding opportunities

 Foundations and the EU—Key policy documents
EU Policy documents that address the foundation sector

 EU Affairs and Advocacy

 
The EFC keeps its members informed of EU developments and funding opportunities, and serves as a link between its members and the EU. The Centre’s advocacy work  is supported by the member-led Advocacy Task Force

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 Contact

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