Welcome Croeso Cardiff EDC News October 2011

helping you find out about the European Union and the countries of Europe promoting debate about the EU and European issues encouraging you to ask questions, give your opinions and make suggestions to the EU

Details of language courses now available French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish plus Croat, Polish, Russian and Turkish

Cardiff EDC is moving in October 2011 into the Guest Extension (just behind our existing location) Telephone & contact details will remain the same The move will disrupt the programme of events that we traditionally hold in the autumn semester (ERASMUS Reception & European Film Evening) We hope to hold these events on …

Thursday 2 February 2012 ERASMUS Welcome Reception Thursday 8 March 2012 European Film Night Wednesday 9 May 2012 Europe Day Quiz Forthcoming events at the Cardiff EDC Further details EDC Website

Cardiff EDC Forum Inaugural Meeting 19 January 2011 The new location of the Cardiff EDC Existing EDC in Guest Building New location for EDC in Guest Extension Aberconway Building

Cardiff EDC Forum Inaugural Meeting 19 January 2011 Current location New location from 24 October 2011 Temporary entrance until Christmas 2011 The new location of the Cardiff EDC

Cardiff EDC Forum Inaugural Meeting 19 January 2011 The new location of the Cardiff EDC

Forthcoming talks and events in Cardiff with a European theme

Contact: Deb Watkins:

with guest speakers Prof Steven Greer and Clive Lewis QC Further information Naomi Blight 26 October :30 – 7:30 pm Welsh Centre for International Affairs Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, Cardiff The Extraterritorial Effect of the European Convention on Human Rights

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Cardiff is named European Capital for Sport Cardiff has been successful in securing the prestigious title of European Capital of Sport The announcement was made by officials from the European Capitals of Sports Association (ACES) at an event held in Valencia this week. It was recognised that Cardiff has firmly established itself as a leading city for sport, offering state of the art stadiums and facilities including the Millennium Stadium, SWALEC Stadium and Cardiff International Sport Stadium. Leader of the Council, Cllr Rodney Berman said: "There is no denying the city already has a fantastic sporting pedigree”. Ther e is no den ying the city alre ady has a fant astic spor ting pedi gree ”. Cardiff has been named European Capital of Sport

In the News… Turku (Finland) and Tallinn (Estonia) European Capitals of Culture 2011

In the News… Poland holds the EU Presidency for the period July – December 2011 Website:

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In the News… 12 October 2011 The Common Agricultural Policy after 2013 The European Commission adopts the legislative proposals for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after The proposals aim to: - Address the food supply challenges of the 21st century - Enhance the sustainable management of natural resources across the whole of the EU - Strengthen territorial and social cohesion in the EU rural areas

In the News… 12 October 2011 The European Commission adopts the 2011 Enlargement Package The Commission adopts its annual strategy document explaining its policy on EU enlargement. The document also includes a summary of the progress made over the last twelve months by each candidate and potential candidate. The current enlargement agenda covers countries in the Western Balkans, Turkey and Iceland.

In the News… 13 October 2011 European Commission unveils the Agenda for change for the EU’s development policy A focus on fewer sectors, fewer countries, and higher impact of EU aid

In the News… 20 October 2011 European Commission proposes measures on securities markets and insider dealing

In the News… 20 October 2011 Launch of first Galileo satellites for Europe's smart GPS!

Travelling around Europe? Find out your rights… Rail – Air – People with reduced mobility…

112 is the common telephone number to ring in ALL EU Member States to get through to the Emergency Services

Recently published reports on topics relating to Wales and Europe…

Looking for information on these subjects or anything else connected with Europe? Please ask EDC staff or use

April 2008 – March 2012 is now freely available to libraries, schools and public bodies in Wales Please ask for details

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A new electronic one-stop-shop for access to justice information throughout the EU

New: The UK European Consumer Centre for Services provides general information on consumer laws and rights when buying a service in another EU member state, as well as contact details for organisations that could provide practical assistance in the case of a dispute.

Look out for the launch of… CITZALIA a new virtual role-playing game and social networking forum to boost citizens' understanding of how the EU works

Try out two new educational games from the European Central Bank €CONOMIA + INFLATION ISLAND

Welcome to the Youtube space of the European Union

Find out what is happening… Give your opinions…

EU Citizenship resources available… Further information

Welsh Members of the European Parliament Jill Evans Kay Swinburne Derek Vaughan John Bufton Click on image to connect to MEP’s website

Elections in Europe October 2011 Poland Parliamentary Election 9 October 2011 Bulgaria Presidential Election 23 October 2011 (1 st Round) Switzerland Parliamentary Election 23 October 2011 Ireland Presidential Election & Referendum 27 October 2011