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European e-Justice internet portal offers quick answers to citizens’ cross-border legal questions
The EU has launched a European e-Justice portal, which provides information and links on laws and practices in all Member States in the 22 official EU languages.
New multilingual website on national laws on successions
To help citizens become better informed about these laws, the Council of the Notariats of the EU, with the support of the European Commission, launched a website in 22 EU languages plus Croatian.
Active in poverty and social exclusion? Know more about latest opportunities to participate in European Year
The 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion offers a wide-range of opportunities for foundations active in the areas of poverty and social exclusion to advance their areas of work and interest and have a higher impact.
EFC discusses future of EESC civil society liaison group
On 5 July 2010 civil society organisations and networks members of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Liaison Group, including the EFC, met to discuss the future of this group.
EU Affairs Monthly Snapshot- July 2010
The links below provide a snapshot of recent EU developments of relevance to EFC members.

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Reminder - EU guidelines on preventing abuse of NPOs: give your input!
The European Commission Directorate General for “Home Affairs” has released a discussion paper on voluntary guidelines for EU-based non-profit organisations and is now calling for comments from foundations and other concerned stakeholders.
EU Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards 2011- Submit your projects!
Nominations can already be submitted for the EU Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards.
Reflection Group on digitisation seeks views on boosting cultural heritage online
The European Commission's Reflection Group ("Comité des Sages") on digitisation is seeking views on how best to foster the online presence of cultural heritage.
FP7 interim evaluation consultation
The Commission has established a panel of independent experts to carry out an interim evaluation of FP7. A web-based consultation has been set up
Check the Latest Open EU Consultations-August 2010
The European Commission is seeking views from interested parties on EU policy developments and actions.

 Events
Upcoming EU Events August-December 2010
You will find here a list of EU events of interest.
Cities and Urban Spaces: Chances for Cultural and Citizenship Education
On 29 September – 1 October, the NECE (Networking European Citizenship Education) conference will discuss the challenges of cultural and citizenship education within the development of cities and urban spaces.
Open Days of Regions and Cities
The OPEN DAYS will be held for the eighth time in Brussels between 4 and 7 October 2010.
Active labour market policies for the EU2020-strategy: ways to move forward
On 28-29 October, 2010, the city of Antwerp will host the congress “Active labour market policies for the EU2020-strategy: ways to move forward".
Breaking the cycle of disadvantage: Social inclusion in and through education
Organised by the Belgian EU Presidency and the European Commission, the conference “Breaking the cycle of disadvantage – social inclusion in and through education” will take place on 28-29 September, 2010, in Gent.
Youth on the Move – achieving mobility for all!
In cooperation with the European Commission’s Directorate-General of Education and Culture, the Belgian EU Presidency is organising the conference: “Youth on the Move – achieving mobility for all!” on 5-6 October 2010 in Antwerp.
European Development Days
Organised jointly by the European Commission and the Belgian Presidency, European Development Days will take place in Brussels on 6-7 December 2010.
International Meeting of Foundations for Social Innovation
Under the theme « Foundations and Social Innovation », the International Meeting of Foundations for Social Innovation will be held in Montreal on 13-15 October 2010.

EU reading corner

EU Eurobarometer survey on humanitarian aid

2010 European Commission’s annual report on the implementation of EU's development and external assistance policies in 2009

Taxation trends in the EU – 2010 edition

> More publications in the 2010 July EU Affairs Roundup Reading Corner

 

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 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

Emmanuelle Faure
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