Dear Network,
Welcome to the latest edition of the newsletter! You can find many information and opportunities, so don't miss them out!
Your Comité Directeur 2012-2014
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News
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AEGEE demands more equality in the procedures of EP elections
The Y Vote 2014 Project Team has identified that there is a considerable discrepancy in the national rules that determine participation in European elections for citizens who reside or temporary are abroad on the election day.
These differences may decrease the voter turnout in the elections, cause lack of trust in the EU and inequality among the citizens, and hamper mobility.
All these aspects are addressed in this article .
The Y Vote 2014 team also encourages AEGEE members to sign the petition Equal Voting Rights and Procedures for all EU Citizens in the European Parliament Elections.
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Europe on Track 2 was launched on the 9th April
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Y Vote Convention in Brussels - More Europe but which Europe?
The final convention of the Y Vote 2014 project of AEGEE-Europe took place in Brussels between 2 - 6 April. 25 participants from all around the Network participated in the workshops, panel discussions and debates with other youth organisations in the European Parliament. Find all the pictures and related content on the Facebook page! |
Erasmus Voting Assessment - Fill in the survey and win a trip to Brussels!
The EVA project is an EU-funded project aimed at investigating the impact of the Erasmus and other mobility programmes on the participation of students in the next EU elections. The project consists of a research study divided into two surveys, one which you are just about to start, and one which will be published, after the European Parliament elections, which we hope you will complete as well. Learn more here! |
Spring Network Meetings - Everything from Agora preparations to Network development!
The Spring NWM round has taken place and our network has done its best to offer programmes with the wealth of variety. You can find more information about the Spring NWM session by following the Facebook page of the Network Commission.
NWM Alicante, NWM Leiden, NWM Salerno, NWM Cluj Napoca, NWM Tbilisi, NWM Silesia, NWM Kobenhaven... and many more events!
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AEGEE launches Partnership with BlaBlaCar!
BlaBlaCar is a European ride-sharing website. With BlaBlaCar drivers can offer their empty seats to passengers who are travelling the same way.
Drivers can offset their fuel costs and passengers can travel long distances for up to 75% less than last minute trains. Register, verify your phone number and start exploring Europe on the cheap.
You will be saving money, saving the environment and saving time, as offering a ride or booking one is as easy as a few clicks!
Visit and sign up now under
http://blbl.cr/AEGEEEurope. |
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The
AEGEEan Section |
AEGEE-Lviv goes to Aachen
Between 7th and 12th of March the members of AEGEE-Lviv visited AEGEE-Aachen. Along with being a cultural exchange event, it was also held within the framework of Eastern Partnership Project. Fellow members got to spend a few days filled with activities aimed at discovering the German culture and exploring the charming city Aachen and it’s surroundings! Read more about their experiences here!
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Election Observation Project meeting in Köln
Who observes if democracy works? How does election observation work in international organisations? Almost five months after the launch of the project in Agora Zaragoza, the first project meeting took place in Köln from the 7th to 9th March. Ten motivated members of the project met to define the different goals of the projects and to discuss further steps. Read the full article here! |
Summer University application period is coming to end soon
The 23rd of April is approaching, which means that the chances to apply for a Summer University are getting smaller. This year there are 81 SUs, organised by 115 locals with a total of 2286 free spots all around Europe. As this article is being written, the favourite SUs will take place in Greece, Italy and Germany, but the situation is changing every day. Read the article with the SUCT members here! |
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Beyond
AEGEE |
European Youth Forum - Youth Policy Watch
Learn more about the Africa-EU Youth Leaders’ Summit, the European Commission conference on the youth guarantee, the first European presidential debate, the European Youth Event 2014 and the proposed revision of the Union code of visas, amongst others. - See more here! |
Directorate General for Education and Culture Newsletter
Are you interested in what the European Commission does for Culture and Education? Then read the DG for Education and Culture Newsletter!
You can find it here!
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External
Opportunities |
Action Camp - DEMOCRATIC EUROPE NOW
Democracy International is calling for young, creative and interested people from around Europe to join a one-week action camp to support the campaign DEMOCRATIC EUROPE NOW for strengthening democracy in the EU.
The camp will take place in Brussels from 3-10 May 2014. Apply by 10 April 2014!
You can find more information here, don't miss this opportunity! |
Mediterranean University on Youth and Global Citizenship
2–9 June 2014 in Hammamet, Tunisia
In this framework, the Centre will organise a capacity building-activity on “Structured Participation in Democratic Processes” in parallel with other activities organised by partners such as the Youth Department of the Council of Europe and the EU-CoE youth partnership. The course is addressed to young people (18-30 years old) from Europe (CoE member States) and Southern and Eastern Mediterranean (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Jordan). The deadline for applications is April 20th.
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Registrations are open for the European Movement Training Academy!
The European Movement Training Academy organises group trainings in Brussels and Strasbourg on EU affairs for university students. The trainings give students the opportunity to meet a wide range of professionals working in the EU sphere and to learn about their work and career paths. The objective is to give students a realistic view of the working environment and advice on how to plan their European and international careers.
Upcoming trainings:
23 to 27 June 2014 in BRUSSELS - deadline for applications: 15 May 2014
29 September to 2 October in STRASBOURG - deadline for applications: 15 July 2014
All the past programmes are available: http://www.acad-emi.org/index.php?id=10847.
Members of JEF, AEGEE and ESN are entitled to a reduction of costs of 50€
For more details about our activities, please refer to our website: http://www.acad-emi.org/
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"Jobs for Europe - Europe for Jobs" Competition
"Jobs for Europe - Europe for Jobs" is the 7 th edition of a European photo competition, organised by the PES Group of the Committee of the Regions.
Decent employment, which allows people to earn a living, to participate in society, to develop their skills and to find satisfaction, is a fundamental need for everybody and for each society.
The European Union provides opportunities for job creation, labour mobility and training, while setting standards for health and safety at work. However, unemployment, especially among young people, remains an enormous challenge.
How do you see jobs in today's Europe and what does Europe mean for jobs? Capture with your camera your job reality or your job aspirations in Europe and try to win great prizes including a trip to Brussels for two and photographic equipment worth up to € 2,000.
Find out more about this great opportunity here!
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Upcoming
Events |
OPEN CALL for participants of the Y Vote Bus Tour in Spain!
As you probably already know, AEGEE-Europe is organizing a bus tour around Spain from May 6th to May 20th. The idea is to go through several cities in the country and by street actions, visits to schools, universities, elderly homes, drawing competitions, etc., help the citizens understand the importance of the European elections and encourage them to vote. Fee of 50 euros. To apply, please write an email to [log in to unmask] and fill this form! |
Stop reinventing the wheel! Learn and share IT best practices to help your Antenna on weekly tasks, and get informed about the activities of the Committee. Topics and discussions are open - info and application form here: http://ites.aegeeleon.org
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Europeoutai:
Lille, France
July 3 - July 7
You want to see France while having fun and meeting new people? That’s great! But do you also want to widen your horizon and learn about the multiculturalism in Europe? Then this Summer Event is made for you! Ça sera formidable |
Discover Belarus:
Minsk, Belarus
June 27 - July 2
What do u know about Belarus? For lots of people it’s a hidden, undercovered country.... Are you open for the discoveries? Then this exploring event is right for you! This summer you will have a unique chance to expierence Belarus! |
You want to learn about the processes of European politics by heart? Then join our learning trip at MEUM 2014! You'll be playing the role of either Minister in the EU Council, Member of the EU Parliament or as a Journalist for our Newspaper Mercury
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External
Events |
Get ready for Social entrepreneurship!
Training Course
9-14 June, Romania
Social entrepreneurship is an innovative way of civic engagement and participation, as it offers a chance to enter the public sphere and the labour market at the same time. The Erasmus+ fully supports the programme and here is your chance to be a part of it! More information is available here:
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/4203
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Playing Europe!
Training Course
8 - 17 July
Milano, Italy
In international exchanges very often we use old games with tools used for a long time. Throughout its group of job, Pepita is always updated. It studies and creates new animated skills destinated to the youth people and not only!
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/4169 |
Training of Trainers for European Erasmus+ Youth in Action projects 2014-2015!
Training course
28 September - 28 June
Austria, Poland, Italy
The major aim of this training course is to train trainers who have the competences and the motivation to contribute to the improvement of the quality of projects within the ERASMUS+ Youth in Action Programme of the European Union.
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/4154 |
World Network of Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs - Scholarships available
TAMPERE, 12 April 2014 – The World Network of Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs (WNYLE) an international think-tank and action-tank based in Finland, organizes the International Youth Workshop on Leadership and Entrepreneurship Development, set to take place on 12-15 September 2014 in the town of Kiljava, Finland.
Find out more by visiting their website!
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