Dear Network,
welcome once again to AEGEE-Europe's newsletter! As always, you will find the latest news from our projects, Working Groups and all the bodies that form AEGEE - together with the opportunities how you can participate.
We focus once again our attention to the topic of migration, which is still mobilising our Network with many of our locals publishing its own positions and statements on the matter. Moreover, now you can apply for the European Planning Meeting in Leiden and discuss the topic with over 300 more AEGEEans!
We wish you a very nice start of December, and that you fill it with AEGEE spirit with the latest news we bring to you!
Europeanly yours,
the Comité Directeur 2015-2016
Aleksandra, Ander, Anna, Maryana, Pablo, Réka & Svenja
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| AEGEE news in a nutshell! |
Lifestyle in Mobility - Last chance to participate!
 We know how much an Erasmus+ or studying abroad changes our lives, but how does it change our lifestyles? Do we get healthier or not? Hurry up and answer, and win amazing prizes like Interrail tickets, free participation in the Summer University project or Amazon gift cards! |
Meet the new Network Commission!
Dear Network,
Today the new term of the Network Commission starts. Learn more about our team members on Members Portal! We are now planning our term so we encourage you to contact us with any ideas. We are there for you! |
The Summer University that matters!
Are you ready to organize an awesome Summer University related to active citizenship, environmental sustainability, human rights or intercultural communication? The (T)SU should have at least 12 hours of trainings/workshops, do not think this is boring, because it is fun!
Please contact the Civic Education Working Group so we can help you with materials, trainers, funding and a lot of inspiration! Any more questions? Join the skype that answers at the 6th of December at 3 PM CET or send an email to [log in to unmask] Check our website for more details! Stay civic, Stay educated! |
Donate to AEGEE Election Observation
 Shape democracy in Europe with AEGEE by donating 1, 2 or 3 EURO to AEGEE Election Observation initiative!
You can help young Europeans to gain professional experience as election observers, and contribute to the transparency of elections. Find all the details on our website |
Hangout: Perks of being an entrepreneur
The Youth Employment Working Group is organizing a Hangout on 13th of December at 17:00 (CET). Our special guest will be Eloi Gómez Cal (AEGEE-León). He will have a discussion with you about the perks of being an entrepreneur and how to start a business, raise money, and the down and bright sides of his career. Join us to hear first-hand information from an experienced person who knows his onions. More information on the Members Portal. |
Photobloggers wanted - deadline extended
 Do you have a passion for photography and journalism? Do you like getting to know people and discovering their stories? Do you want to find out how people relate to ‘Europe’? Then become a reporter for Faces of Europe, a photoblog launched by the Your Vision for EUrope project. It aims to collect and spread the faces and voices of people from different backgrounds and to find out what ‘Europe’ means to them. Find more info here. |
Organize a structured discussion about Civic Education
 The Civic Education Working Group has prepared an easy discussion exercise that you can implement in your antenna about which topics should be part of civic education. You will contribute to shape AEGEE's opinion about one of our Focus Areas and help your antenna to fulfil the antenna criteria. Read more about how to organize it and send us the results. |
| News from Comité Directeur |
AEGEE at the Council of Members of the YFJ
 AEGEE was represented at the CoMem of the European Youth Forum (YFJ) last weekend in Madrid by our president, Aleksandra Kluczka, and our Liaison Officer towards YFJ, Paul Smits. Besides discussing with other youth organisations, the CoMem was the opportunity for AEGEE to present a thematic square on the topic of Civic Education which stirred a great interest from the Member Organisations!
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AEGEE at the statutory event of ESTIEM
AEGEE was invited to attend last week the Council Meeting of ESTIEM (European STudents of Industrial Engineering and Management) in Vienna and learn more about some of its current projects. We got to know ESTIEM's current projects (do the names Brain Trainer, Business Booster or Europe3D ring a bell?), and an iea how their statutory events are. We look forward to further cooperation! |
The European Movement's Members Council
 The European Movement International held last Friday its Members' Council. The European Movement is a network of organisations that has mobilised citizens and advocated for a democratic, federal and enlarged union since 1948, and AEGEE-Europe, as one if its member organisations, was present there a nd discussed the position of EMI on topics such as migration, Economic and Monetary Union, security, democracy and the digital agenda. Would YOU like to get to know more about the European Movement? |
| The AEGEEan |
Fly Forward To Spring Agora Bergamo 2016!
The Spring Agora 2016 will take place in Bergamo from the 18th until the 22nd of May. We approached the organisers, asking them to reveal us some of the details regarding the event. |
Local of the Month: AEGEE-Osnabrück
 Each month The AEGEEan elects its Local of the Month and AEGEE-Osnabrück totally deserves our attention by organising in May an amazing NWM. |
Member of the Month - Agora Edition: Philipp Blum
 For the first time, we collected nominations for Local and Member of the Month during the Autumn Agora Kyïv Fair. We received a lot of nominations and we elected our Member of the Month (MOM) – Agora Edition: Philipp Blum from AEGEE-Aachen. |
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On the spotlight: AEGEE and migration
Several AEGEE locals are organising many activities and initiatives related to the topic of migration. At AEGEE-Europe's website, we recently published an article by AEGEE-Budapest about an event they organised with Project for a Democratic Union.
 Among many other events taking place all over the Network, we got to know that the participants at Network Meeting Sofia went to the
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Cascais - European Youth Capital for 2018
 The Portuguese city of Cascais was selected as the European Youth Capital for 2018 by the European Youth Forum! The results were announced last weekend, at its Council of Members. Cascais has a population of around 6,500 people, out of which 40% are under 35. Cluj-Napoca is currently our European Youth Capital for 2016, and before Cascais, it will be followed by Gəncə in 2016 and Varna in 2017. |
| External
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EuroBRICS Young Leaders summit - be a part of it!
Do you believe in the potential of a greater world and a better life for all in it? Do you believe you have the passion, experience and knowledge to make that change happen? Do you want the opportunity to "Be the change you want to see in the World" on a global diplomatic stage? You can now apply for the Euro-BRICS Young Leaders Summit 2016, as well as to give your contribution at its crowdfunding campaign! |
Online Linguistic Support - make the most of Erasmus+!
Tearing down language barriers has never been easy. However, if you are an Erasmus+ student or a European Voluntary Service Volunteer, you can take advantage of the Online Linguistic Support, a platform launched by the European Commission to support mobility students in such an endeavour.
The OLS is available for German, English, Spanish, French, Italian and Dutch, which are the main languages for about 90% of all Erasmus+ mobilities. You might want to check it if you are kicking off your EVS or Erasmus semester in any of the countries where these languages are spoken! |
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| Upcoming
Events |
25.02.2016 - 29.02.2016
Leiden
Applications open! The deadline to apply is 17th of December at 23:59 CET .
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29.12.2015 - 10.01.2016
Samara
No. of participants: 22
Fee: 240 EUR (+40 extra)
Deadline: 09.12.2015
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07.01.2016 - 12.01.2016
Skopje, Mavrovo
No. of participants: 20
Fee: 85 EUR
Deadline: 10.12.2015
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20.02.2016 - 25.02.2016
Enschede
No. of participants: 25
Fee: 50 EUR
Deadline: 13.12.2015
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20.02.2016 - 25.02.2016
Amsterdam
No. of participants: 20
Fee: 90 EUR
Deadline: 11.12.2015
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18.03.2016 - 23.03.2016
Tenerife
No. of participants: 20
Fee: 140 EUR
Deadline: 10.12.2015
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Events |
Brussels, Belgium
05.02.2016 - 06.02.2016
POLITICO organises every year the EU Studies Fair, where universities and employers related to EU studies, international relations, economics and law. Register as an AEGEE member!
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15.02.2016 - 18.02.2016
Vienna
This training course supports advanced trainers working in international youth work in the development of their skill on impact assessment and evaluation of activities in relation to the ETS Trainer Competence Model.
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14.02.2016 - 21.02.2016
Belgrade
The overall aim of the project is to strengthen the capacities of civil society organisations to support the SDGs’ related reforms and advocate for active youth involvement in the SDGs’ implementation process
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