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MusicMusic 01/07/07 > 02/08/07San Pietro in Cariano - Italy
Musica in Villa 2007 – The Valpolicella celebrates the EU’s 50th anniversary by performing Beethoven’s nine symphonies

Musica in Villa 2007 – The Valpolicella celebrates the EU’s 50th anniversary by performing Beethoven’s nine symphonies

In its 13th year running, Music in Villa will celebrate 50 years of Europe with the performance of the entire corpus of Beethoven’s nine symphonies which will take place in the most prestigious villas in Valpolicella. ››  More

ConferenceConference 02/07/07 > 13/07/07Rome - Italy
Jean Monnet International Summer Seminar

Jean Monnet International Summer Seminar

The Jean Monnet International Summer Seminar “Integrating Europe in a Changing World” is a two-week intensive seminar aimed at improving students’ and young professionals’ knowledge of the EU through innovative teaching. ››  More

ConferenceConference 05/07/07 > 06/07/07Liverpool, UK
50 Years of the European Treaties: Looking Back and Thinking Forward

50 Years of the European Treaties: Looking Back and Thinking Forward

The Liverpool Law School is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome with a major conference: "50 Years of the European Treaties: Looking Back and Thinking Forward".  This conference aims to reflect critically upon some of the EU’s core characteristics and achievements, as well as think imaginatively about the diverse challenges facing the EU for the future. ››  More

ConferenceConference 06/07/07 > 13/07/07Styria - Austria
Experiencing Europe

Experiencing Europe

Within the framework of the international youth meeting, 70 teenagers from nine European countries will elect their supervisory board and re-create Europe in working groups. The programme will also include trips around the region. ››  More

FestivalFestival 06/07/07 > 31/08/07London - UK
Magnum: 50 years of Europe and Watch This Space celebrate Europe at 50

Magnum: 50 years of Europe and Watch This Space celebrate Europe at 50

A series of projections of images from the Magnum archive celebrating 50 years of the European Union, commissioned by the European commission office in London in association with Magnum Photos and the National Theatre. The images will be projected onto the fly tower of the National Theatre on London's South Bank. ››  More

OtherOther 11/07/07Norcia (Perugia) - Italy
Benedictine Torch 2007 “For a United Europe”

Benedictine Torch 2007 “For a United Europe”

Since 1964 the Benedictine Torch has become an instrument of dialogue at a higher level between the city of Norcia and the great institutions delegated to guide peoples from all over the world towards the road of unity and peace. ››  More

OtherOther 13/07/07 > 15/07/07Styria - Austria
From the EEC to the EU of 27: 50 years of EEC – 50 years of Europehouse Neumarkt

From the EEC to the EU of 27: 50 years of EEC – 50 years of Europehouse Neumarkt

The seminar “Review for the Future” deals with basic questions on the status and the perspectives on European unification. ››  More

FestivalFestival 21/07/07Brussels - Belgium
Festival in the Park and National Holiday

Festival in the Park and National Holiday

The National Day will be focussed on the 50th Anniversary of the Rome Treaties. The prestigious Parc de Bruxelles will be changed into a European village with lots of animation. Brussels' streets will be decorated with hundreds of European flags. The event will be rounded off with fireworks. ››  More

OtherOther 23/07/07 > 20/10/07Paris - France
Quiz – EU 50 / Rugby World Cup

Quiz – EU 50 / Rugby World Cup

The European commission representation in France is organising a quiz-competition on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome and the Rugby World Cup 2007. ››  More

ExhibitionExhibition 18/06/07 > 06/07/07Brussels - Belgium
Sail for Europe

Sail for Europe

Brussels will exhibit a series of extraordinary photos of the yacht “Traité de Rome”, taken during the two round-the-world races in which it competed. ››  More

ExhibitionExhibition 26/06/07 > 21/10/07Brussels - Belgium
Europeans look at Europeans

Europeans look at Europeans

Drawing on European comic strip creativity since 1957, the exhibition answers a series of funny questions: how do we see each other? How do Czech, Dutch or French cartoonists see the Poles, the Belgians, the Brits and their neighbours? In short, through this mirror to our societies that is comic strip, the exhibition draws an original and humorous portrait of the Europeans… ››  More

ExhibitionExhibition 05/05/07 > 30/09/07Brussels - Belgium
“Building(s) for Europe – The changing face of Brussels”

“Building(s) for Europe – The changing face of Brussels”

A display is being organised of scale models of the main European buildings in the Capital of Europe. Visitors will also have a chance to gain evening access to the exhibition. ››  More

SportSport 08/05/07 > 05/10/07Marostica - Italy
Capitali d’Europa in moto

Capitali d’Europa in moto

The title in Italian is a play on words designed to convey two messages: 'in moto' can mean either 'by motorcycle' – giving the idea of sport as a way to unite all peoples beyond geographic borders - and 'on the move', symbolising Europe's path towards the future. ››  More

OtherOther 08/05/07 > 30/09/07All over the country - Poland
The European Social Fund’s Human Face

The European Social Fund’s Human Face

This competition falls within the framework of the 50th anniversary of the European Social Fund established by the Treaty of Rome. Its aim is to select journalistic material that presents in an accessible manner how the ESF supports popular projects and helps to transform people’s lives. ››  More

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Young peopleYoung people 10/05/07 > 31/12/07Schools across Europe - All EU countries
Are you a top translator?

Are you a top translator?

Juvenes Translatores – who are Europe's best budding translator's? ››  More

OtherOther 23/05/07 > 31/12/07Cities, towns and villages - Hungary
50 years of integration – 50 locations

50 years of integration – 50 locations

A series of civil forums will be organised in 50 different locations around Hungary that will bring together Community citizens to discuss economic and social development in the given region. ››  More

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ExhibitionExhibition 23/05/07 > 26/08/07Brussels - Belgium
Only a game ?

Only a game ?

An exhibition using cutting-edge design, interactive zones, rare artefacts from Europe's top sports museums, and the personal dramas behind the history (Zidane, Eusebio, Cruyff, Scifo, Schmeichel, Nuri Sahin, Puskas, Seedorf...). A chance for the whole family to experience the emotions of football - even if you're not a fan.   ››  More

ExhibitionExhibition 01/04/07 > 01/10/07Estonia
Erich Lessing´s photos

Erich Lessing´s photos

75 photos of the world famous Austrian photographer Erich Lessing will be displayed in Estonian towns in April-September 2007. Exhibition of photos reflecting the important events and personalities in Europe’s history is part of Treaty of Rome’s 50th anniversary celebrations in Estonia. ››  More

OtherOther 01/03/07 > 29/02/08Czech Republic
EP Generation: the way towards Europe

EP Generation: the way towards Europe

A large project including seminars, an international conference, activities at the  European Parliament Summer School (EPSS) and a series of web publications. ››  More

FestivalFestival 01/03/07 > 31/12/07Center Evropa, Ljubljana - Slovenia
Faces of Europe

Faces of Europe

How much do you know about the other European Union countries? What would it be like living and working abroad? ››  More

ConferenceConference 01/03/07 > 30/11/07Kaunas, Siauliai, Klaipeda, Panevezys, Marijampole, Alytus, Taurage, Telsiai - Lithuania
Public debates throughout Lithuania

Public debates throughout Lithuania

Following the national public debate held on 30 November 2006 in Vilnius, a series of debates will be organised in other Lithuanian towns. ››  More

ExhibitionExhibition 07/03/07 > 31/12/07Hungary
Celebrating the 50th birthday of the EU

Celebrating the 50th birthday of the EU

Art-school students have taken part in a “50th anniversary” poster competition. The prize-winning posters, which can be sent as e-cards any time this year, will be presented both at exhibitions and in a one-off publication. ››  More

ExhibitionExhibition 09/03/07 > 01/07/07Brussels - Belgium
EURO VISIONS

EURO VISIONS

“Singular visions, sometimes ironical, enigmatic or dark, at other times flirting with fiction”, is how the Royal Museum describes the EURO VISIONS exhibition. ››  More

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Young peopleYoung people 15/03/07 > 31/07/07Rome - Italy
The Senate Bookshop in European Guise

The Senate Bookshop in European Guise

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, the Senate Official Information Office will organise a number of events in cooperation with the Senate Library reconstructing the debate in Italy on the origin, evolution and the enlargement of the European Union. ››  More

Young peopleYoung people 19/03/07 > 31/12/07Across Slovenia - Slovenia
Let us discuss the European Union

Let us discuss the European Union

Students belonging to secondary school and university debate clubs will participate in a series of discussions taking place throughout Slovenia. ››  More

ExhibitionExhibition 22/03/07 > 26/12/07Warsaw - Poland
The Treaties of Rome as a Link in the Integration of Europe

The Treaties of Rome as a Link in the Integration of Europe

An exhibition of 39 posters which won prizes and awards in the national competition commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Treaties of Rome. ››  More

ExhibitionExhibition 25/03/07 > 20/12/07European Parliament, Brussels - Belgium
50 years of the European Parliament

50 years of the European Parliament

The windows of the European Parliament will provide the backdrop for an exhibition relating the story of its first 50 years. Visitors will be able to admire photos, videos and images recalling the years from the creation of the common Assembly through to today’s latest events. ››  More

OtherOther 25/03/07 > 31/07/0750 cities all over Germany - Germany
Europe is 50-50 cities join in

Europe is 50-50 cities join in

Europe celebrates its 50th Anniversary – 50 cities join the party ››  More

Videos and photos
CinemaCinema 25/03/07 > 31/07/07Cities all over Germany - Germany
Europe's values

Europe's values

Short film on European values to be shown at events and in cinemas. ››  More

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MusicMusic 25/03/07 > 31/07/07Cities all over Germany - Germany
European bands play

European bands play

European bands will participate in events on the 50 cities tour. ››  More

CinemaCinema 25/03/07 > 31/07/075 cities in Lower Saxony Germany
European movies in schools

European movies in schools

European movies will be brought to schools to incite discussion on Europe. ››  More

ExhibitionExhibition 25/03/07 > 31/12/07Assorted public libraries - Hungary
Mobile documentary exhibition on the EU

Mobile documentary exhibition on the EU

A mobile exhibitionis being organised and presented by the Network of EU Libraries in order to draw visitors’ attention to -- and provide a range of information about -- Europe. ››  More

OtherOther 25/03/07 > 31/03/08Bremerhaven - Germany
PLANKTON*NET celebrates 50 years of the Treaty of Rome

PLANKTON*NET celebrates 50 years of the Treaty of Rome

For this event, PLANKTON*NET members and contributors have established a special online collection of information on 50 plankton species. Each species was described in one of the past 50 years. Where possible, species described by European scientists were chosen to highlight the range of scientific and specifically taxonomic expertise in Europe. ››  More

ConferenceConference 27/03/07 > 15/10/07Calabria - Italy
EU law in the training of judges

EU law in the training of judges

The main goal of this event is to raise awareness among the public and the legal profession on the issues of the European integration process and enhance knowledge of EU legal instruments. ››  More

Young peopleYoung people 30/03/07 > 31/12/07Ljubljana - Slovenia
Launch of series of youth debates on the European Union

Launch of series of youth debates on the European Union

A big ceremony will mark the launch of organised debates through students’ debate clubs. ››  More

Cultural eventCultural event 02/02/07 > 26/08/07Maastricht - Netherlands
Maastricht celebrates Europe

Maastricht celebrates Europe

In 2007, Maastricht will celebrate Europe with a series of events devoted to the 50th anniversary of the Rome Treaties and the 15th anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty. ››  More

ExhibitionExhibition 27/02/07 > 30/07/07Brussels - Belgium
Europe in the Headlines?

Europe in the Headlines?

How much attention was given by the Belgian press to the signing of the Treaty of Rome 50 years ago? The Belgian Royal Library is for the first time putting its exceptional collection of Belgian newspapers dating from the end of March 1957 on display. ››  More

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OtherOther 01/01/07 > 31/12/07Romania
"Closer to Europe"

"Closer to Europe"

With the aim of initiating contacts with their fellow organisations in Germany and effectively exchanging good practices for activities related to the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, some Romanian multipliers will take part in a ‘fact-finding mission’ to Germany. ››  More

ExhibitionExhibition 01/01/07 > 31/12/07Several Cities - Finland
"Guten Tag! Hier spricht Europa" poster exhibition

"Guten Tag! Hier spricht Europa" poster exhibition

Why is the European Union still necessary in the 21st century? An itinerant exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the Rome Treaty will try to answer this question. ››  More

ConferenceConference 01/01/07 > 31/12/07Throughout Finland
"Let's talk about Europe - Together"

"Let's talk about Europe - Together"

The local Europe Direct relays are organising a series of regional public debates on the EU. The events are aimed at the general public and are taking place in every Finnish province. ››  More

OtherOther 01/01/07 > 31/12/07Romania
A Europe of opportunities

A Europe of opportunities

Members of the European Information Multipliers Network will participate in a study-visit to the EU Institutions aimed at raising awareness among Romanian multipliers of the activities of EU Institutions. ››  More

OtherOther 01/01/07 > 31/12/07Throughout Finland
A series of public debates throughout Finland

A series of public debates throughout Finland

Europe Information of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, together with the European Commission Representation in Finland, is organising a series of public debates to mark the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome.  ››  More

Young peopleYoung people 01/01/07 > 31/12/07Throughout Finland
Art competition for schools and publication of a book of art and essays

Art competition for schools and publication of a book of art and essays

Art competition for state school pupils on the theme "Together since 1957". ››  More

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ExhibitionExhibition 01/01/07 > 31/12/07Riga and regions - Latvia
EU@50: a travelling exhibition

EU@50: a travelling exhibition

The Latvian EU Information Agency will organize an itinerant exhibition dedicated to the last 50 years of the European Union. The exhibition will be travelling to Riga and its regions. ››  More

SportSport 01/01/07 > 31/12/07Slovenia
Europe in the air

Europe in the air

A parachute squad will be performing sky-diving figures on all major public events around Slovenia, using parachutes with EU symbols. ››  More

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CinemaCinema 01/01/07 > 31/12/07Tallinn - Estonia
European Films at the European Information Centre

European Films at the European Information Centre

Throughout 2007, European films will be displayed in the European Information Centre of the Commission Representation and European Parliament Information Office in Tallinn. These film evenings will emphasise the cultural dimension of European Union. ››  More

ExhibitionExhibition 01/01/07 > 31/12/07Brussels - Belgium
Mini-Europe and Spirit of Europe

Mini-Europe and Spirit of Europe

With their unbeatable level of accuracy, the scale models of Mini-Europe can be contemplated on a wholly European walk. In 2007, new gems will be added. Among them a scale model of the new Berlaymont building sponsored by the Representation in Belgium of the European Commission. In the Spirit of Europe area visitors get a chance to see how much they know about Europe. ››  More

Young peopleYoung people 01/01/07 > 31/12/07Latvia
Students' creative work competition on the internet “Zenta Mauriņa un mūsdienas”

Students' creative work competition on the internet “Zenta Mauriņa un mūsdienas”

The State Youth Initiative Centre and the Education Board of World Free Latvian Society will launch a competition aiming to raise  students ‘awareness and interest’ in Latvian and European values. ››  More

ConferenceConference 01/01/07 > 31/12/07Upper secondary schools throughout Finland
Teacher's seminars

Teacher's seminars

Targeted seminars designed for teachers, head masters, school guidance counsellors and librarians are being organised throughout 2007. ››  More

ConferenceConference 01/01/07 > 31/12/07Madrid - Spain
“European Gatherings” on 50 years of European integration

“European Gatherings” on 50 years of European integration

Several conferences regularly organized at the premises of this Representation titled “European Gatherings” would be dedicated to commemorate the anniversary. ››  More

Young peopleYoung people 02/01/07 > 10/09/07Across Poland
My School in the European Union

My School in the European Union

Information and educational activities will be carried out in participating schools. Students will write essays commenting a quotation of P.H. Spaak in the context of 50th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome. ››  More

OtherOther 02/01/07 > 21/12/07Across the country - Poland
Public lectures

Public lectures

Public lectures and discussions about Rome Treaties, their role in the European integration and the future of the European Union. ››  More

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