European External Action Service
Diplomats and experts from EU countries
and Commission
The European Commission – promoting the common interest
Proposes new laws and policies
Manages the EU budget and policies
Ensures EU law is applied
Represents the EU internationally
28 Commissioners, one from each country
President: José Manuel Barroso
The European Commission
José Manuel Barroso
President
Vice-Presidents
Commissioners
Directors-General
European Civil Service
Agencies and bodies
European Anti-Fraud Office
European Data Protection Supervisor
European
For a safe and tolerant sport - The European Convention on Spectator ViolenceCouncil of Europe (CoE)
For the Council of Europe, sport is a force for social integration, tolerance and understanding. As the single most popular activity in society today, sport plays a most distinctive role. It is open to all, regardless of age, language, religion, culture or ability. Sport provides the opportunity to learn to play by commonly agreed rules, to behave with fairness in victory and in defeat, and to develop not only the physical being, but also social competences and ethical values. Its positive role in education is also increasingly acknowledged.
More information - web: www.coe.int/sport
Programes de desenvolupament i recerca impulsats per la UE: H2020 i iniciativ...ICGCat
Presentació realitzada per Marina Martínez (CDTI, Dirección de Programas Internacionales) i Massimo Craglia (Joint Research Centre, European Commission) a la Jornada "Espècies exòtiques invasores. Projecte IASTracker" (28/01/2016)
‘EU action against discrimination’ – Activity report 2007-08EC Equality News
The report "EU action against discrimination" presents the activities carried out by the European Commission in 2007-08 to fight discrimination on the grounds of racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation as regards to employment and occupation.It describes the policy and partnership aspects, the state of play in the legislation and its implementation at national level including some case law and the various activities conducted to communicate equality. This publication is available in printed format in English, French and German and in electronic format in all other EU official languages.
Social dialogue - European social dialogue - 30 Years of European social dial...Eurofound
30 years of European social dialogue since its launch in Val Duchesse in Brussels,eprésentativité des partenaires sociaux européens interprofessionnels, les partenaires patronaux,European social dialogue, European Union, social dialogue, industrial relations, IR, European industrial relations, social policy, Val Duchesse, employers, trade unions, collective bargaining union, European works councils, European framework agreements, European company statute, représentativité, partenaires sociaux européens interprofessionnels, syndicats
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For the Council of Europe, sport is a force for social integration, tolerance and understanding. As the single most popular activity in society today, sport plays a most distinctive role. It is open to all, regardless of age, language, religion, culture or ability. Sport provides the opportunity to learn to play by commonly agreed rules, to behave with fairness in victory and in defeat, and to develop not only the physical being, but also social competences and ethical values. Its positive role in education is also increasingly acknowledged.
More information - web: www.coe.int/sport
Programes de desenvolupament i recerca impulsats per la UE: H2020 i iniciativ...ICGCat
Presentació realitzada per Marina Martínez (CDTI, Dirección de Programas Internacionales) i Massimo Craglia (Joint Research Centre, European Commission) a la Jornada "Espècies exòtiques invasores. Projecte IASTracker" (28/01/2016)
‘EU action against discrimination’ – Activity report 2007-08EC Equality News
The report "EU action against discrimination" presents the activities carried out by the European Commission in 2007-08 to fight discrimination on the grounds of racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation as regards to employment and occupation.It describes the policy and partnership aspects, the state of play in the legislation and its implementation at national level including some case law and the various activities conducted to communicate equality. This publication is available in printed format in English, French and German and in electronic format in all other EU official languages.
Social dialogue - European social dialogue - 30 Years of European social dial...Eurofound
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A l'horizon 2050, un monde de neuf milliards de personnes connaîtra des tensions de plus en plus importantes sur l'accès à l'eau potable, pour les produits alimentaires, l'approvisionnement énergétique et les autres matières premières sans compter les risques accrus provenant des changements climatiques et de la concentration de la population dans les mégapoles.
Dans l'Union européenne, le vieillissement de la population et la baisse de la fertilité feront qu'en 2050, on comptera en Europe trois actifs pour deux retraités. L’immigration devrait représenter 12% de la population européenne et un Européen sur cinq sera musulman.
Face à ces défis mondiaux et européens, notre continent doit inventer un nouveau modèle de développement orienté vers une transition socio-écologique.
En matière d’économie et de technologies, un grand potentiel existe dans le "travail intelligent" fondé sur l’information et les réseaux. Les citoyens joueront un rôle croissant comme consommateurs innovants ( «innosumers» ).
De nouvelles formes d'entreprenariat pourront naître et seront largement fondées sur l'éducation et la recherche afin de tirer parti de la connaissance.
En matière d'environnement , l’enjeu majeur consistera à découpler la croissance économique de la consommation énergétique. L'usage sobre des ressources sera au cœur du progrès de demain.
Un scénario de «Renaissance européenne» est possible et souhaitable. Il s'inscrit dans une logique d'Europe large et intégrée, forte à l'intérieur et capable de façonner le monde en mutation.
Loin d'être complexée ou vouée au déclin, l'Europe globale de 2050 voit dans le vieillissement un avantage à tirer, dans les limites des ressources naturelles de nouveaux gisements d'activité, dans l'urbanisation des meilleures pratiques à exporter, et dans les styles de vie durables une "European way of life" pleine d'avenir.
A Record of Achievements A United, Open and Stronger EuropeParma Couture
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Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
6. Jigsaw reading
Equal chances
Fewer frontiers,
more opportunities
Euros in
your pocket
Jobs and growth Going abroad
to learn
A greener Europe
Exporting peace
and stability
Freedom,
security and
justice for all
European Union
15. Candidate and potential candidate countries
Area
(1000 km²)
Population
(million)
Wealth
(gross domestic product
per person)
Bosnia and Herzegovina 51 3.8 7 300
Montenegro 13 0.6 10 500
Iceland 100 0.3 29 500
Kosovo under UN Security
Resolution 1244
11 2.2 :
The former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia
25 2.1 9 200
Albania 27 3.2 7 300
Serbia 77 7.3 8 400
Turkey 770 73.7 13 600
The 28 EU countries
together
4 290 508 25 700
16. The treaties – basis for democratic cooperation
built on law
1952
The European Steel and Coal Community
1958
The treaties of Rome:
The European Economic Community
The European Atomic Energy
Community
(EURATOM)
1987
The European Single
Act: the Single Market
1993
Treaty of European Union
– Maastricht
1999
Treaty of Amsterdam
2003
Treaty of Nice
2009
Treaty of Lisbon
17. The EU charter of fundamental rights
Binding for all the EU's activities
54 articles under 6 titles:
4 Dignity
4 Freedoms
4 Equality
4 Solidarity
4 Citizens' rights
4 Justice
18. A transparent Union at your service
The website of the European Union
europa.eu
One and a half million documents available to the public
Europe Direct contact centre
Answers your questions:
00 800 6 7 8 9 10 11
Europe Direct Information Centres
500 EU Info Points across the EU
European Union Documents
Access to internal documents
upon request
The European Ombudsman
Deals with complaints over EU administration
Emily O’Reilly, the EU ombudsman
19. EU population in the world
Population in millions, 2012
508
1343
127 143
314
EU China Japan Russia United States
1205
India
20. The area of the EU compared to the rest
of the world
Surface area, 1 000 km²
EU China Japan Russia United States
16 889
9327 9159
4290
365
India
3287
21. How rich is the EU compared to the rest
of the world?
EU China Japan Russia United States EU China Japan Russia United States
12 600
5 200
4 200
1300
10 800
25 200
5 800
26 300
12 000
37 100
Size of economy: 2011 gross domestic product
in trillion of euros
Wealth per person: 2011 gross domestic product
per person
India India
26001 200
22. How big are the EU countries?
Surface area in 1000 km²
France
Spain
Sweden
Germany
Poland
Finland
Italy
UnitedKingdom
Romania
Greece
Bulgaria
Hungary
Portugal
Austria
CzechRepublic
Ireland
Lithuania
Latvia
Slovakia
Estonia
Denmark
Netherlands
Belgium
Slovenia
Cyprus
Luxemburg
Malta
544
506
410
357
313
305
295
244
230
131
111
93
92
83
77
68
63
62
49
43
43
34
30
20
9
3
0.3
Croatia56
23. How many people live in the EU?
Population in millions, 2012
508 million total
81.8
65.4
63.0
60.8
46.2
38.5
21.4
16.7
11.3
10.5
11.0
10.5
10.0
9.5
8.4
7.3
5.6
5.4
5.4
4.6
3.0
2.0
2.0
1.3
0.9
0.5
0.4
France
Spain
Sweden
Poland
Finland
Italy
UnitedKingdom
Romania
Greece
Bulgaria
Hungary
Portugal
Austria
CzechRepublic
Ireland
Lithuania
Latvia
Slovakia
Estonia
Denmark
Netherlands
Belgium
Slovenia
Cyprus
Luxemburg
Malta
Germany
Croatia4.4
24. GDP per inhabitant: the spread of wealth
Lithuania
2012 GDP per inhabitant
Index where the average of the 28 EU-countries is 100
Luxembourg
Ireland
Netherlands
Austria
Denmark
Belgium
Sweden
Finland
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
EU-28
Cyprus
Greece
Slovenia
Malta
Portugal
Estonia
Hungary
Slovakia
Latvia
Poland
Romania
Bulgaria
UnitedKingdom
CzechRepublic
Croatia
25. Europe 2020 – Europe's growth strategy
EU leaders agreed in 2010 the overall strategy to get out of the
economic crisis by means of:
4Smart growth
Better education, more research, greater use of communication technologies
4Sustainable growth
A resource - efficient, greener and more competitive economy
4Inclusive growth
More and better jobs, investment in skills and training, modernisation of
the labour market and welfare systems, spreading the benefits of growth to
all parts of the EU
4Good economic governance
Better coordination of economic policy
26. The five targets for the EU in 2020
Agreed in the Europe 2020 strategy:
4Employment
75% of 20-64 year-olds to be employed
4Research and innovation
3% of the EU's GDP to be invested in research
4Climate change/energy
Greenhouse gas emissions 20% lower than 1990
20% of energy from renewables
20% increase in energy efficiency
4Education
School drop-out rates below 10%
40% of 30-34–year-olds completing third-level education
4Poverty
20 million fewer people in, or at risk of, poverty and social exclusion
27. Europe's response to the economic crisis
2008: Worldwide financial crisis starts in the United States
Coordinated response from the EU's national governments, the
European Central Bank and the European Commission:
4Commitment to the euro and to financial stability
4New crisis management tools and reforms of rules:
European Stability Mechanism: fund to help extraordinary economic difficulties
EU-wide financial supervisory authorities, new laws for stability of banks
4Better economic governance:
European Semester: annual procedure to coordinate public budgets
Euro+ pact, "Fiscal compact treaty” : mutual commitments to sound public
finances
28. 2014 EU budget: € 142.6 billion
= 1.06% of gross national income
How does the EU spend its money?
Global Europe:
including development aid
6%
Other, administration
6%
Smart and inclusive growth:
jobs, competitiveness,
regional development
45%
Security and citizenship, justice
2%
Sustainable growth –
natural resources:
agriculture, environment
42%
29. Climate change – a global challenge
To stop global warming, EU leaders decided in 2007 to:
4 reduce greenhouse gas emissions
by 20% by 2020 (30% if other developed
countries do likewise)
4 improve energy efficiency by 20% by 2020
4 raise the share of renewable energy
to 20% by 2020 (wind, solar, hydro
power, biomass)
30. Energy sources in a changing world
Fuel used in EU in 2010, as share
of total
Oil
35%
Gas
25%
Nuclear
13%Coal
16%
Renewables
10%
39%
84%
62%
100%
53%
OilCoal Gas Nuclear
(uranium)
Renewables All types
of fuel
0%
Share of fuel imported from outside the EU in 2010
31. Research - investing in the knowledge society
Spending on research and development in 2010 (% of GDP)
2.0%
3.0%
1.5%
2.9%
3.4%
EU EU objective
2020
China Japan United States
32. Solidarity in practice: the EU cohesion policy
2007-2013: €347 billion invested for infrastructure, business,
environment and training of workers for less
well-off regions or citizens
4 Regional fund
4 Social fund
4 Cohesion fund
Convergence objective: regions with
GDP per capita under 75% of the EU
average. 81.5% of the funds are
spent on this objective.
Regional competitiveness and
employment objective.
33. The euro – a single currency for Europeans
EU countries using the euro
EU countries not using the euro
Can be used everywhere in the euro area
4Coins: one side with national symbols,
one side common
4Notes: no national side
34. Beating inflation
European Economic and Monetary Union: stable prices
Average annual inflation in the 17 EU-countries that used the euro in 2013
40. The EU: an exporter of peace and prosperity
4 World trade rules
4 Common foreign and security
policy
4 Development assistance and
humanitarian aid
EU runs the peacekeeping operations
and the rebuilding of society in
war-torn countries like Bosnia-Herzegovina.
41. The EU – a major trading power
% of global exports,
goods, 2012
Others
55%
EU
15%
United States
11%
Japan
5%
China
14%
% of global exports,
services, 2012
Others
42%
EU
25%
United States
18%
Japan
4%
China
6%
India
5%
42. The EU is the biggest provider of development aid
in the world
Official development assistance per citizen, 2011
€ 110
€ 60
€ 70
EU Japan United States
The EU provides over half of all development aid
43. Three key players
The European Parliament
- voice of the people
Martin Schulz, President of
of the European Parliament
The European Council and the Council
- voice of the Member States
Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council
The European Commission
- promoting the common interest
José Manuel Barroso, President
of the European Commission
44. European Parliament
The EU institutions
Court of
Justice
Court of
Auditors
Economic and Social
Committee
Committee of the
Regions
Council of Ministers
(The Council) European Commission
European Investment
Bank
European Central BankAgencies
European Council
(summit)
45. How EU laws are made
Citizens, interest groups, experts: discuss, consult
Commission: makes formal proposal
Parliament and Council of Ministers: decide jointly
Commission and Court of Justice: monitor
implementation
National or local authorities: implement
47. The European Parliament – voice of the people
Decides EU laws and budget together with Council of Ministers
Democratic supervision of all the EU’s work
Number of members elected in each country (July 2013)
United Kingdom12
22
74
73
13
Italy
Ireland
22Hungary
Greece
99Germany
France
Finland
6Estonia
13Denmark
22Czech Republic
6Cyprus
12Croatia
19Austria
22Belgium
Total 766
72
20Sweden
54Spain
8Slovenia
13Slovakia
33Romania
22Portugal
51Poland
26Netherlands
6Malta
6Luxembourg
12Lithuania
9Latvia
Bulgaria 18
*
* This figure will be reduced to 751 at the 2014 elections.
48. The European political parties
Greens/European Free Alliance
58
European Conservatives
and Reformists
55
Alliance of Liberals and
Democrats for Europe
85
European People’s Party
(Christian Democrats)
275
Non-attached
members 28
Total : 766
Progressive Alliance of
Socialists and Democrats
196
European United
Left - Nordic Green Left
34
Europe of Freedom
and Democracy
35
Number of seats in the European Parliament
per political group
(July 2013)
49. Council of Ministers – voice of the member states
One minister from each EU country
Presidency: rotates every six months
Decides EU laws and budget together
with Parliament
Manages the common foreign and
security policy
50. Council of Ministers – number of votes per country
352Total:
3Malta
4Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Luxembourg and Slovenia
7Croatia, Denmark, Ireland, Lithuania, Slovakia and Finland
10Austria, Bulgaria and Sweden
12Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary and Portugal
13Netherlands
14Romania
27Spain and Poland
29Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom
“Qualified majority” needed for many decisions:
260 votes and a majority of member states
From 2014: 55% of the Member States with 65% of the population
51. Summit at the European Council
Summit of heads of state and government of all EU countries
Held at least 4 times a year
Sets the overall guidelines for EU policies
President: Herman Van Rompuy
52. A high representative for foreign affairs and security
Catherine Ashton
Double hat: chairs the Foreign Affairs
Council meetings + Vice-president of
the European Commission
Manages the common foreign and
security policy
Head of European External Action
Service
53. The European Commission – promoting
the common interest
28 independent members,
one from each EU country
Proposes new legislation
Executive organ
Guardian of the treaties
Represents the EU on the international stage
54. The Court of Justice – upholding the law
28 independent judges,
one from each EU country
Rules on how to interpret EU law
Ensures EU countries apply EU laws in the
same way
55. The European Court of Auditors:
getting value for your money
28 independent members
Checks that EU funds are used
properly
Can audit any person or organisation
dealing with EU funds
56. Ensures price stability
Controls money supply and decides interest rates
Works independently from governments
The European Central Bank:
managing the euro
Mario Draghi
President of the Central Bank
57. The European Economic and Social Committee:
voice of civil society
353 members
Represents trade unions, employers,
farmers, consumers etc
Advises on new EU laws and policies
Promotes the involvement of
civil society in EU matters
58. The Committee of the Regions:
voice of local government
353 members
Represents cities, regions
Advises on new EU laws and policies
Promotes the involvement of local
government in EU matters
59. Civil servants working for the EU
Permanent civil servants
Selected by open competitions
Come from all EU countries
Salaries decided by law
EU administration costs €15 per EU citizen per year
EU staff will be reduced by 5% between 2013-17
Commission employs about 23 000 permanent civil
servants and 11 000 temporary or contract workers
Other EU institutions: about 10 000 employed
Editor's Notes
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