Dear AEGEEans! Here is the bi-weekly newsletter of AEGEE-Europe, full of
news, opportunities and AEGEE Spirit!
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Dear AEGEEans, it's a pleasure to introduce you to *AEGEE Discounts: the
platform for discounts for AEGEEans.*

Did you forget the link to the FlixBus discounts? Can't find the way to
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It will keep updating with every new partnership that benefits AEGEEans!
OPEN CALLS
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*HRC Open Call!*

In the Human Resources Committee of AEGEE-Europe, we believe that every
person has the potential to do the extraordinary. Therefore we strive to
squeeze that potential out of every AEGEE member. With members from all
around Europe, *we support the whole network, by running HR-related
projects.* The best of the best!

*Do you want to step up to the European level?* We dare you to squeeze your
potential! Together with more than 20 experienced members, we bring AEGEE
to the next level!

*The goal of being a member of HRC is to learn, grow and have fun while
developing AEGEE and it’s members.* You will be in charge of your own
results, which means, you have to feel confident in taking the initiative.
Make mistakes and learn from them. Be a team player, give and receive
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Please keep in mind that* the deadline* is the *5th of November 23:59 CEST!*
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Events Calendar is online! Now it is possible to find all the European
Events of AEGEE on our online platform MyAEGEE. Accessing Events Calendar
on MyAEGEE doesn't require login authorization, so feel always free to
share our Events Calendar also with your friends that are not AEGEE members
yet!

Please click here <https://my.aegee.eu/calendar> to see the Events Calendar!

In the name of Civic Education Working Group, we would like to remind you
of our objectives of the current action agenda. This information may help
you when planning new activities in your local.

There is one common objective for all working groups:

Organize one conference or training event on the field of expertise of our
Working Group.

In addition, these are our specific objectives:

   - Support locals to organize 15 activities where young people can meet
   their representatives from a regional, national or European parliament to
   engage in a dialogue on relevant policy topics and on the inclusion of
   civic education on the political agenda.

   - Help 20 locals to introduce good practices to increase the
   environmental sustainability of activities and/or raise awareness on
   sustainability.

   - Help locals to organize at least 30 non-formal education activities
   concerning the development and importance of freedom of expression in
   public spaces including social media.

   - Empower locals to organize at least 20 activities for young people,
   including high school students, on SDGs.

In addition, you can also have a look at our Activity Plan that was
formally approved by the Agora last week.

If you have any questions, comments or would like to cooperate with us,
feel free to write to us at [log in to unmask] and we will be happy to help you!
Next to that, we would like to introduce you to our new twitter
account: please check it out here <https://twitter.com/AegeeCewg>!
POLICY SPOTLIGHT <http:>
*Environmental Sustainability News *

   - Ursula von der Leyen, President-elect of the EU Commission, has big
   plans for tackling climate change and its impact. In her statement called
   “A Union that strives for more”. She states that she will propose a
   European Green Deal. Amongst others, her goal is to make Europe the first
   climate-neutral continent. Frans Timmermans is the Commissioner who is in
   charge of executing these ambitious plans. Von der Leyen is most likely
   taking office beginning of December, which means that the European Green
   Deal can be expected in early March. Read more here
   <https://ec.europa.eu/commission/sites/beta-political/files/political-guidelines-next-commission_en.pdf>
   .

   - On October 25th, the European Union, Iceland and Norway agreed to
   coordinate their future actions for combating climate change. So far, the
   EU and the two countries are part of the EU Emissions Trading System (which
   limits the total amount of certain greenhouse gases that can be emitted and
   allows companies to trade permits for those greenhouse gases). In the
   future, also areas like transport and agriculture are tackled with an
   aligned approach. Read more here
   <https://ec.europa.eu/clima/news/european-union-iceland-and-norway-agree-deepen-their-cooperation-climate-action_en>
   .

   - How the Interreg-MED Program can help the Mediterranean region by
   pushing for green and circular economy policies? Read more here
   <https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/interreg-eu-project-tackling-climate-change-in-the-mediterranean-way>
   .

   - How the Brexit could jeopardize environmental standards. Once the UK
   cannot be held accountable by the EU anymore, it might deviate from EU
   standards (without the threat of fines) without having an own binding
   system in place. Read more here
   <https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-50192337?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cnx753jenyjt/environment&link_location=live-reporting-story>
   .

*Equal Rights News *

   - On October 16 Polish lawmakers voted in favor of a bill to criminalize
   “the promotion of underage sexual activity,” in a move seen by some as an
   effort to ban sex education. Lawmakers from the ruling Law and Justice
   (PiS) party voted for the bill to go to a parliamentary commission for
   further work. Read more here
   <https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-sexeducation/poland-plans-bill-to-criminalize-promoting-underage-sex-idUSKBN1WV1IW?fbclid=IwAR2wWPj_ul9DX3wUaoT1fZtPY-rIbhh8w-xMD15wLN0ydMMuZ65HDUemWSg>
   .

   - On 23 October Northern Ireland legalised abortion and same-sex
   marriages, bringing the legislation in line with the one in the UK.
   Northern Ireland had retained a Victorian-era ban on same-sex marriage and
   a near-blanket ban on abortion due to the power of the DUP and other
   religious and social conservatives. Northern Ireland had the most
   restrictive law on abortion in Europe, which forced Irish women who needed
   or wanted to interrupt their pregnancies to travel abroad to access
   healthcare. Read more here
   <https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/oct/21/northern-ireland-set-to-legalise-abortion-and-same-sex-marriage>
   .

*Civic Education News *

   - The Council of Europe recently adopted conclusions that offer
   political guidance for the EU's environment and climate change policies for
   the period 2021 - 2030. It calls upon the European Commission to present an
   ambitious proposal for an 8th Environment Action Programme (EAP). They
   hereby build on the EU's strategic agenda adopted by the European Council
   this June, which insists on the urgent need to build a climate-neutral,
   green, fair and social Europe. Read more about the Council's conclusion
   here
   <https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2019/10/04/8th-environmental-action-programme-council-adopts-conclusions/>
   .

   - The European Commission recently published a reflection paper called
   "Towards a Sustainable Europe by 2030". Following the release, the European
   Economic and Social Committee (EESC) announced their discontent, stating
   that "if we want to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (...), we
   need to act now". According to them, the urgency of the climate crisis is
   not matched by political action. Read more here
   <https://www.eesc.europa.eu/en/news-media/news/towards-sustainable-europe-2030-upcoming-decade-must-be-time-action-says-eesc>
about
   why the Commission's Reflection Paper doesn't go far enough.

   - MEPs recently approved the EU´s budget proposal that includes more
   climate action funding and higher investments in sustainable technologies.
   More than €2 billion where added to the Commissions proposal to protect the
   climate. According to Monika Hohlmeier, the Parliament`s budget negotiator,
   the "overarching priority for the Parliament is (...) to tackle the issue
   of climate change". Read more here
   <https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/economy/20191010STO64045/hohlmeier-climate-action-is-priority-for-eu-2020-budget>
on
   what makes the EU budget so unique and why this is such an important
   decision.

   - According to a recent survey, the European Union is viewed mostly
   positive within and outside of Europe. Central and Eastern Europeans are
   most enthusiastic toward the EU with 74% having favorable attitudes
   compared to a non-EU median of 51%. Additionally, young people around the
   world view the European Union more favorably. Read more details about the
   study here
   <https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/10/21/attitudes-toward-eu-are-largely-positive-both-within-europe-and-outside-it/>
   .

PARTNERSHIPS <http:>
We are excited to announce that registrations for our 21st edition of the
EU Studies and Career Fair are open! Join us in February 2020 and enjoy
networking opportunities with top-level institutions from all over the
world, orientation and career seminars hosted by our partners and
exhibitors and meetings with EU affairs professionals! Find more
information on our website and register here
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We would like to introduce you to the newest partner of AEGEE-Europe:
Booking.com <http://booking.com/>!

We've partnered up with Booking.com <http://booking.com/> to offer AEGEEans
an automatic Genius update when booking short-term accommodation (hotel,
hostels and private housing as well)! The Genius status grants you 10%
discount in all the "Genius" marked locations in Booking.com, and also some
other perks ranging from a free snack or cocktail on arrival, to free
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conferences/big events. Catchbox is great to efficiently interact with your
audience, by throwing the microphones. If you would like to lend one for
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