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Day's event: 01.09.2008
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Extraordinary European Council meeting on the situation in Georgia
- On:01.09.2008
- In: Brussels
Meeting in an extraordinary session on 1 September following the conflict that broke out in Georgia, the European Council unanimously expressed its concern at the consequences, particularly in human terms, of this situation and its condemnation of Russia’s unilateral decision to recognise the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
more - European Parliament
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The European Parliament is to meet for a plenary session from 1 to 4 September 2008
- from:01.09.2008 to : 04.09.2008
- In: Brussels, European Parliament
The MEPs are meeting on 1 September for the first plenary session of the autumn.
more - Ministerial Meetings
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Informal meeting of the transport ministers
- from:01.09.2008 to : 02.09.2008
- In: La Rochelle
The informal meeting in La Rochelle provides an opportunity to discuss urban transport, the amendment of the 'Eurovignette' directive, maritime safety and 'motorways of the sea'.
more - Seminars and Conferences
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Franco-German Dialogues: European Viewpoints
- from:01.07.2008 to : 01.12.2008
- In: Germany
Under the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the French embassy in Germany and its cultural network, in partnership with European Movement Germany and European Movement France, is organising a series of debates under the "Impulse zu Europa/Penser l'Europe" banner.
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"Handinnov Europe 2008", a European competition in favour of young disabled people
- from:01.08.2008 to : 25.09.2008
- In: The 27 member States
The "Handinnov Europe 2008" competition will reward exemplary practices introduced in each Member State of the European Union in favour of young disabled people.
more - Other
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The Eiffel Tower in the colours of Europe
- from:30.06.2008 to : 31.12.2008
- In: Paris
With 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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European Cultural Season
- from:01.07.2008 to : 31.12.2008
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.
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Terres d'Aventures: exploring new European paths
- from:01.09.2008 to : 30.09.2008
In September 2008 the French boy and girl scouts introduced the European explorative path Terres d'Aventures.
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Nicolas Sarkozy meets with the European Trade Union Confederation
- On:01.09.2008
- In: Paris, Palais de l'Elysée
On Monday, 1 September, the President of the French Republic, in his role as current president of the European Council, met with a delegation from the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) led by its President, Wanja Lundby-Wedin, and General Secretary, John Monks. The meeting was also attended by the leaders of French trade unions belonging to the ETUC: Bernard Thibault (CGT), François Chereque (CFDT), Jean-Claude Mailly (FO), Jacques Voisin (CFTC) and Alain Olive (UNSA).
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