Welcome Croeso Cardiff EDC News July 2009

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

In the News… Cardiff has been chosen to represent the UK as a European City of Sport for During its term Cardiff will be the primary city to host the UK School Games, 3-6 September 2009

Forthcoming talks, lectures and seminars on European themes in Cardiff All welcome

In the News… Vilnius (Lithuania) and Linz (Austria) European Capitals of Culture 2009

Vilnius

Linz

In the News… Sweden holds the EU Presidency for the period July-December st July 2009 Launch of the Swedish EU Presidency Joint meeting of the Swedish Council of Ministers and the European Commission in Stockholm

In the News… 1 July 2009 EU Roaming Regulation enters into force and cuts roaming costs for SMS, calls and data downloads up to 60%

In the News… 1 July 2009 ‘Wonky’ or non-standard fruit and vegetables will be allowed again following a change in EU laws

In the News… 8 July 2009 Green Paper: How can we make cross-border learning an opportunity for all young people in Europe?

In the News… 9-10 July 2009 EU Youth Health Initiative A conference in Brussels which aims primarily to listen to young people and to involve them in the decision making process about their health. It also aims at generating commitment from stakeholders to improve the health of young people.

In the News… 16 July 2009 Key Data on Education in Europe Latest edition published A comprehensive picture of the latest trends regarding the organisation and functioning of the education systems of 31 European countries (EU Member States plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Turkey)

Elections in July 2009 in Europe Bulgaria Parliamentary, 5 July 2009 Moldova Parliamentary, 29 July 2009

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

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April 2009 – March 2010 is now freely available to libraries, schools and public bodies in Wales Please ask for details

Welcome to the Youtube space of the European Union

Have your say… Debate Europe website

Elections to the European Parliament June 2009 The results…

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