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

• EFC activities 
• EFC meets with EU Commissioner for internal market and services’ cabinet
• Reaping the benefits of the internal market: EFC gives its views
• Save the date for Research Forum annual conference: 7-8 December 2010, Stuttgart
• Share your views and experience on how to address poverty and social exclusion!
• How should citizens be engaged in EU participatory processes?  The role of European citizens’ panels and consultations 
   
• Members’ News
• European Academy of Yuste Foundation Award 2010 goes to Javier Solana, President of Madariaga-College of Europe Foundation
• 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
• On the European Commission Agenda 
• European Commission tables its proposals for 'EU2020' strategy
• European Commission’s strategy to reinvigorate global action on climate
• Commission's review of national forecasts show EU on track to meet 20% target of renewable energy
• New EU-wide European Heritage Label for sites with a key role in the EU history
• New ‘Archives Portal Europe’ gives access to digital content from 14 countries
• Do you know the “Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs” scheme?
• Commission recommends opening accession negotiations with Iceland
  
• European Parliament
• European Parliament monthly roundup: gender equality, human rights, unemployment and stronger EU governance 
  
• EU Presidency and Ministerial Meetings
• EU ministerial meetings: EU2020, research, EU security strategy, human rights and gender equality 
• Key priorities of the upcoming EU Belgian Presidency (July-December 2010)

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