Discussions to focus on how to respond to the slowdown in growth and on strengthening financial stability.
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At their meeting in Nice, chaired by Christine Lagarde, the EU economy and finance ministers and governors of the central banks agreed on a joint response to confront the economic slowdown and restore confidence in the financial markets.
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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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The "Handinnov Europe 2008" competition will reward exemplary practices introduced in each Member State of the European Union in favour of young disabled people.
more15th meeting of the European cultural network 'Banlieues d'Europe'
moreTo mark European Mobility Week, the 'Transports Passion' association is organising a 'Transport and Sustainable Mobility Festival' in Paris and Lyon.
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.
In September 2008 the French boy and girl scouts introduced the European explorative path Terres d'Aventures.
moreOn the occasion of the French Presidency of the European Union Council, following on the exhibition "A European Glance at France ", the Cultural Service of the Embassy of France in Ireland presents an exhibition entitled "A French Glance at Europe ", in Dublin.
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