Welcome Croeso Cardiff EDC News July 2010

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

Forthcoming talks and events in Cardiff with a European theme

1 or 2 week courses in June & July 2010

European Jobs Week 2010 European Jobs Fair City Hall, Cardiff Wednesday 27 October 2010 This is a unique opportunity to find out more about working elsewhere in Europe

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In the News… Essen (Germany), Istanbul (Turkey) and Pécs (Hungary) are the European Capitals of Culture 2010

In the News… Belgium holds the EU Presidency for the period July - December 2010 Website:

From July 2010 the EU organic logo is obligatory for all organic pre-packaged food products within the European Union It is also possible to use the logo on a voluntary basis for non pre-packaged organic goods produced within the EU or any organic products imported from third countries

7 July 2010 The future of pensions in Europe Launch of Green Paper and Consultation

12 July 2010 European Commission proposes package to boost consumer confidence in financial services

19-20 July 2010 Conference: The CAP post 2013 Why do we need a common agricultural policy? What do citizens expect from agriculture? Why reform the CAP? What tools do we need for the CAP of tomorrow?

20 July 2010 The launch of Europes biggest ever call for research by the European Commission

Elections in Europe July 2010 Poland Presidential Election 4 July 2010 Hungary Presidential Election 7 July 2010

Travelling this summer? 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…

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April 2008 – March 2011 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.

Welcome to the Youtube space of the European Union

Find out what is happening… Give your opinions …

Welsh Members of the European Parliament Jill Evans Kay Swinburne Derek Vaughan John Bufton