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State Aid in the European Union: Latest Developments on Policy and Practice

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Mon, 02/10/2014 - 13:00

Target group

The seminar is intended for officials from central and local governments, as well as managers from public enterprises who are involved in the formulation and implementation of state aid schemes. The seminar is also open to managers of enterprises that may be beneficiaries of state aid. Description.

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ESC - European Society of Cardiology

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Understanding EU Decision-Making: Principles, Procedures, Practice

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Thu, 03/13/2014 - 13:00

This is a self-standing ‘immersion’ course. It is also a suitable basis for participation in the specialised courses offered by EIPA on particular aspects of EU decision-making.

The course first provides a framework for understanding EU decision-making. It briefly explains the treaty structure and the different kinds of competences which have been given to the EU. The different phases in the policy cycle are then addressed in detail, highlighting the changes introduced by the Lisbon Treaty.

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Fashion or Necessity? EU Agencies in between EU Institutions and Member States

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Thu, 03/06/2014 to Fri, 03/07/2014

EU agencies have continued to grow in number and, in many cases, have come to play an important role in decision-making and the implementation of EU Law. There is a continuing debate over their powers and functioning, as well as their overall positioning within the EU organisational structures.

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Eurodad - European Network on Debt and Development

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3rd European Grid Conference: European American Grid Dialogue - How Can American Innovation Inspire European Grid Development?

Renewables-Grid-Initiative

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Wed, 12/04/2013 - 13:00

On 9 August 2013 the most populous US-state California with more than 37 million inhabitants stroke a new record: more than 27% of consumed electricity was generated by renewable energy sources. The goal of having renewable energy make up 33% of the power mix by 2020 is more ambitious than the European 20-20-20 targets and makes California a pioneer of sustainable climate and energy policy.

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EU Budget 2014 – 2020 : From Priorities to Financing

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Thu, 12/05/2013 - 17:00

With the 2014 – 2020 EU budget agreed, the EU will pass a number of legal documents, including an interinstitutional agreement over how the budget will be spent. This will also include more in-depth analysis on EU’s own resources.

Will the main EU 2020 strategic goals be properly funded? What about energy, infrastructure and social challenges?
How will the breakdown of funds within broader sectors be decided? Will this process be transparent?

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CESI@noon on Security in Europe: The “Post-Stockholm” Process

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Thu, 11/14/2013 - 13:00

The Stockholm programme will come to an end on 31 December 2014. In line with article 68 of the TFEU, the European Council will have to put forward strategic guidelines to follow on from this programme.

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Mastering Evaluation Skills: Strategies, Methods and Tools

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Mon, 12/16/2013 to Wed, 12/18/2013

Dear Sir, Dear Madam,

We would very much appreciate it if you could publish the following activity in the forthcoming editions of your journal/ calendar and/or on your website free of charge:

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EIPA organises a seminar on “Mastering Evaluation Skills: Strategies, Methods and Tools”. It will take place in Maastricht (NL) on 16-18 December 2013.

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Getting Europe back to Work: Alternatives to Austerity

ETUI - European Trade Union Institute

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Wed, 11/06/2013

Europe is in its fifth year of crisis with no signs of any improvement. Rising and persistent unemployment across Europe in the wake of the banking and sovereign debt crises have been further aggravated by the choice of a therapy based on austerity. Over recent months the policies have been challenged by public demonstrations and have led to extreme elections results. Leading figures from the EU and international agencies have expressed deep concern over the direction the European economies have taken.

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