The links below provide a snapshot of recent EU developments of relevance to EFC members.

• EFC Activities
• EFC and DAFNE issue statement on outcomes of public consultation on a European Foundation Statute
• Support our campaign for a better representation of civil society in EU consultative body
• EFC gets ready for the 2011 European Year on Volunteering. Do you want to get involved?
• EFC sets recommendations for new EU financial rules
• Foundations contribute to new EU Disability strategy
• On the European Commission Agenda 
• First-ever survey on creativity and innovation in schools 
• 2009 Golden Stars of active European citizenship award 
• Commission analyses past developments and future priorities for gender equality
• European Parliament
• Commissioner-designate annouces plans to work on Foundation Statute
• Follow the new Commissioners’ hearings online!
• European Parliament monthly roundup :  2010 budget and  public access of documents
•  EU Presidency and Ministerial Meetings
• EU ministerial meetings: Copenhagen agreement, outcomes of the Swedish Presidency
• What's on the Agenda of the EU Spanish Presidency?
• Other EU organisations and representatives

• European Institute for Gender Equality opens its doors in Vilnius

• European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) launches the first three Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs)

• EU Ombudsman assesses EU institutions’ follow-up to his remarks  

• Give your Input: EU Consultations
• Register for the Upcoming Events
• Check the Latest Funding Opportunities
• EU Reading Corner
  

EFC members interested in obtaining further information are invited to contact the EFC secretariat at eu@efc.be