Business people from the South are keen to show that they are the best ambassadors for the construction of the Euro-Mediterranean region. The economy has made Europe - it will do the same for the Mediterranean Union.
moreThe "Paris Declaration" on the evolution of the role of European customs was officially adopted during the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the European Customs Union.
moreWith blue floodlighting and a circle of twelve stars, the Eiffel Tower will be donning the colours of Europe every evening from 30 June onwards.
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To mark its Presidency of the Council of the European Union, France is launching a ground-breaking initiative by inviting its 26 EU partners to showcase the best of their heritage and creative talent during the second half of 2008.
Under the title of the European Cultural Season, this series of events will highlight the creative vitality of European cultures as well as the strengths of a largely shared identity through a common European cultural heritage.
Hundreds of events have been staged around France to bring this Europe of creation and heritage to as many people as possible.
Ireland: 27 photographers from the 27 Member States of the European Union offer their vision of France
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