Joli mois de l’Europe: en mai dans nos Régions
Du 1er au 31 mai, le Joli mois de l’Europe présente des centaines d’événements pour célébrer l’Europe dans nos Régions. Concours photo, expositions, conférence-débats, concerts: ne manquez pas les évènements organisés tout au long du mois!
Ce programme d’animations consultable www.europe-en-france.gouv.fr/Rendez-vous-compte/Le-joli-mois-de-l-Europe a été conçu pour promouvoir les valeurs européennes et l’impact de l’Europe dans le quotidien de chaque citoyen, grâce à des projets locaux financés par les fonds européens. Voir l'article...
Lancement du mois de l'Europe dans le Grand Est
La Région Grand Est a annoncé le 13 avril dernier à la maison Robert Schuman à Scy-Chazelles le lancement du mois de l’Europe. Cet évènement est construit en étroite collaboration avec les quatre Centres d’Information Europe Direct (CIED), relais officiels d’information sur l’Union européenne en Grand Est. 200 manifestations labellisées Mois de l’Europe 2017 auront lieu du 1er au 31 mai dans tous les territoires de la région Grand Est. Plus...
School Education Gateway : la barre des 30.000 utilisateurs franchie
Selon la Commission européenne, la plateforme School Education Gateway compte désormais plus de 30.000 utilisateurs.
Cette plateforme destinée aux personnes travaillant dans l'Education nationale (enseignants, directeurs d'établissement, chercheurs, etc.) offre de nombreuses informations sur les politiques en Europe, des études, des résultats d'enquête, mais aussi du matériel éducatif et des publications. Voir l'article...
Getting to know your neighbours: connected in the region, ready for the world
By . Generally speaking, getting to know your neighbours has its perks: you can borrow a carton of milk, help each other out, share great conversation and work to make your neighbourhood better. In academia as at home, life is that much better when you get to know your neighbours and it starts in the most basic form, by talking to each other. Sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise is all part of the strategy of regionalisation – and vital to internationalisation. More...
PACE commends CPT on its ‘outstanding work’ and makes proposals for reinforcing its impact
PACE today congratulated the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) for its “outstanding work” over the past 25 years, which has led to significant improvements in the States Parties. More...
Parliamentary Assembly reopens monitoring procedure in respect of Turkey
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) decided today to reopen the monitoring procedure in respect of Turkey until “serious concerns” about respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law “are addressed in a satisfactory manner”. More...
Populism - How strong are Europe’s checks and balances?
In his 4th annual report on the state of democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Europe, the Secretary General assesses the health of the five building blocks of democratic security across member states: independent judiciaries, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and association, the functioning of democratic institutions, and inclusive societies; this time in the context of growing populism. More...
Anti-torture committee urges European states to hold persons in remand detention only as a measure of last resort
The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) urges the 47 Council of Europe member states to use remand detention only as a measure of last resort and to provide remand prisoners with adequate detention conditions. During visits to prisons throughout Europe, the CPT has often found that remand prisoners are held under very poor conditions and an impoverished regime. More...
Journalists suffer violence, intimidation and self-censorship in Europe, says a Council of Europe study
A survey published today by the Council of Europe, based on a sample of 940 journalists reporting from the 47 Council of Europe member states and Belarus, shows that journalists in Europe are often exposed to serious unwarranted interference in their work, including intimidation and violence. As a consequence, many also suffer from fear, which frequently leads to self-censorship. More...