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Attention Irish Graduates! Jobs in the EU Institutions

In the near future, graduates from across the European Union will be able to apply for jobs within the institutions of the European Union. More information will soon be available on the website of the European Personnel Selection Office. Speaking at...

19 February 2010

Communicating Europe Initiative: Call for Proposals 2010

Are youorganisinga project or activityto raiseawareness about the European Union in your community? Are you planning an event to celebrate Europe Day?...

12 February 2010

Europe has a new Commission

The new European Commission met for the first time today. It was appointed following a vote of approval yesterday by the European Parliament. This...

Europe has a new Commission

10 February 2010

Lisbon Treaty in force

The Lisbon Treaty came into effecthaving been ratified by all 27EU Member States. The Lisbon Treatyamends the EU Treaties and charts the wayahead forthe...

Lisbon Treaty in force

01 December 2009

European Parliament approves funding of €14.8m for former Dell workers

The EGF was established in 2006 to provide financial support and assistance for workers who have been negatively affected by regional economic downturns...

European Parliament approves funding of €14.8m for former Dell workers

26 November 2009

Citizens' Initiative- EU citizens invited to directly shape EU policy

TheEU will have a Citizens' Initiativeunder the Lisbon Treaty which for the first time will enable the people of Europeto directly request the European...

Citizens' Initiative- EU citizens invited to directly shape EU policy

16 November 2009

EU Healthy Eating Campaign Roadshow visits schools in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick from 5th to 18th November

Approximately22 millionchildren are overweight in the EU - 5 million of them obese. "The Tasty Bunch"healthyeating campaign aims to teach...

EU Healthy Eating Campaign Roadshow visits schools in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick from 5th to 18th November

11 November 2009