Dear AEGEEans! Here is the bi-weekly newsletter of AEGEE-Europe, full of news, opportunities and AEGEE Spirit!

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? You want to ship something but don't know the discount code for Eurosender? Just go to MyAEGEE and enjoy all the discounts that are for AEGEEans!

Our Organisation Turns 35!

It's 35 years of intercultural exchange. 35 years of discussing and discovering new perspectives. It's 35 years non-stop work for borderless and democratic Europe, for our home! April 16, 2020, marks the 35th birthday of AEGEE!⁣

50 Years Of Earth Day

Next week, the world is celebrating the 50th Earth Day! So watch out for awesome and inspiring events within and beyond AEGEE!

OPEN CALLS

Open Call For Key 2 Europe 2019/2020 Articles!

Hey AEGEEans! Key to Europe team 2019/2020 is looking for your submissions!

First of all: What is Key to Europe?

Key to Europe is AEGEE's yearbook (annual report). It is issued once per year and contains articles about the activities of the previous year together with an outlook on the following year.

Why should you apply to appear in the Key to Europe?

Because we want your stories, your events, your experiences!

Is there anything you want all the AEGEEans to know about?
Write an article and take the opportunity to share it!

Share amazing events and online events that your local organised, share great activities that your European Body did and share your experiences with AEGEE.

Fill in the form here!

Let’s show the world how amazing we are!

Deadline: April 26, 23:59 CEST!

P.S. You can check out our previous Key to Europe's here.

#SomeCallitEuropeWeCallItHome

HerMainY Training For Your Local

Do you need some input for this quarantine?

The trainers of Hermainy have an offer for you!

Fill out this form to sign up for a short webinar training on gender mainstreaming, adapted to the needs and specificities of your Antenna. You will learn how to make your Local more inclusive, and you will get support in every step.

Visit our Instagram page to know more about the project!

Open Call For Members Of Sustainability Committee!

Hello green souls!

The Sustainability Committee is looking for motivated members to join our team!

Especially we are in the search for designers/helpers with the visuals. This could be a temporary position as well. If you are interested in that position please send us an email at [log in to unmask] with some visuals that you've already created.

General members are also welcome. Don't be shy, now you have enough time!

You can apply here!

AEGEE NEWS

Quarantine AEGEE Events Calendar Is Here!

This calendar provides an overview of all the great initiatives regarding online activities of members, locals, committees, commissions and projects, etc.

To access it, just click on the link here and “Add Calendar” to your personal agenda!

Do you want to add your event/activity to the Calendar?

Please fill in this form!

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the Calendar, feel free to contact us at [log in to unmask].

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Feedback Culture Survey From HRC

During the previous year, various workshops on the topic of feedback took place during Agora, NWMs, RTCs and SUPSs.

The Human Resources Committee would like to know which types of feedback are used among the Network, so we would like to ask you to fill in this survey.

This survey is also really important to gather information and improve the Feedback Culture in AEGEE in general. We would be grateful if you could take some time to fill it in and share your opinion.

Please click here to fill out the form!

The survey is anonymous and all the information shared will be treated confidentially.

Human Resources Committee is sending you virtual hugs (virus-free) and happy thoughts!

Organise Online European Activities!

Would you like to organize some creative online activities?

European Citizenship Working Group presents 6 awesome activities to do with your local, all using just your internet connections. Check out the event for all information - link!

If you have any questions, contact us on Facebook or at [log in to unmask]!

POLICY SPOTLIGHT

Youth Participation News

Like many other large scale events, the Conference on the Future of Europe which was supposed to kick-off in May, is postponed. The conference is organized by the EU institutions and plans to involve the voices and ideas of European citizens and young people in particular on the future of the EU. The scope of the discussions, however, might be adjusted in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here.
Check out the European Movement International’s position on meaningful citizens participation in the European Union here. AEGEE is a member of this Europe-wide umbrella organization for civil society actors. Read here.

European Citizenship News

The European Commission has published clearer indications for the weeks that will follow regarding the containment measures of COVID-19. You can read it here.

"While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to a gradual, science-based and effective lifting of containment measures, a highly coordinated way forward is a matter of common European interest."

The most important points of this strategy focus on:

The need for a fast response and a set timeline,
Common principles,
Next steps to deal with the post-lock-down phase.

PARTNERSHIPS

AEGEE / European Students' Forum has signed another partnership! This time with A&O HOTELS and HOSTELS! a&o is the largest hostel chain in Europe. A new take on the famed accommodation has created a perfect environment for both short and long-term relocations for students and young professionals. Stay with like-minded people as part of AEGEE’s membership, with a 10% discount on all our locations, including Europe’s top cities Amsterdam, Berlin & Venice. Contact us to get your discount code at [log in to unmask]!

Are you a group bigger than 9 persons from AEGEE? Tell them that you are part of our organization and you will get great discounts!

We would like to introduce you to the newest partner of AEGEE-Europe: Booking.com!

We've partnered up with 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 shuttles to the airport.

Simply go to the link and sign up with your @aegee.eu email!

Catchbox — The World’s First Throwable Microphone provided AEGEE-Europe with 4 catchboxes!

AEGEE-Europe already successfully tested them out in 7 different conferences/big events. Catchbox is great to efficiently interact with your audience, by throwing the microphones. If you would like to lend one for your conference/big event, contact [log in to unmask] asking at least 1 month in advance!

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