EU Affairs Monthly Snapshot - May 2011

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EU Affairs Monthly Snapshot - May 2011
(19/05/2011 )

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

EFC Activities

EU counter terrorism policy under review at the European Parliament

Third sector organisations "spell out" the need for a European Foundation Statute

Social innovation in the lime light

Social responsibility in public contracting

Members and partners: what's new?

Foundations launch the award “Living well with Dementia in the Community”

FutureLab Europe: foundations call for applications

Gerald Henkel Foundation offers Marie Curie Fellowships

Bertelsmann Stiftung supports debates on socio- economic heterogeneity in EU

European matinée with Helmut Schmidt and young Europeans at Körber-Stiftung

EU highlights

On the Commission Agenda
Future EU research and innovation funding: more flexibility and creativity is requested
A European patent to encourage research and innovation
The Commission proposes a better management of migration in the EU
New EU strategy on biodiversity
Consultation on the EU Culture programme: the results
More news
At the European Parliament: Youth on the Move, early childhood education, EU Transparency register, cultural diplomacy. More news
EU Presidency and ministerial meetings: EU data retention directive, EU Generalized System of Preferences. More news
Other Institutions and Stakeholders
Committee of the Regions: Local and regional governments critical to EU growth strategy
The Health Forum Gastein launches the European Health Award

Get involved

Give your input: EU consultation on Innovation Partnership on raw materials,Global approach to migration, funding activities of DG Justice More consultations
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Check the latest EU funding opportunities

EU reading corner

Education levels in Europe have risen but further efforts are needed

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