Eurofederalism

Press release - Briefing with Guy Verhofstadt on the Conference on the Future of Europe (16.06)

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Government of Belgium, Eurofederalism, Government, Europe, European Parliament, Espace Léopold, Paul-Henri Spaak, Guy Verhofstadt, Spaak family

When: Wednesday 16 June 2021, 16:00 (CEST)

Key Points: 
  • When: Wednesday 16 June 2021, 16:00 (CEST)

    Where: European Parliament in Brussels, Anna Politkovskaya press conference room (0A50), Paul-Henri Spaak building, with physical and remote participation.

  • Guy Verhofstadt, in his capacity as EP Delegation Coordinator to the Conference on the Future of Europe, will brief journalists on the positions of the EP delegation, following the first meeting of the 108 MEPs of the Conference Plenary on Monday 14.06.
  • Interpretation will be available at the press conference in English, French, German, and Dutch.
  • The briefing session will be broadcast live on Parliaments Multimedia Centre and via the Constitutional Affairs Committees twitter account @EPInstitutional.

EML CTO Jason Nadler's Childhood Admiration For Bill Gates Comes Full Circle With EML's Move To Microsoft Azure

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Venture capital, Finance, Professional services, Technology, Software, European Union, Politics of the European Union, Brexit, Eurofederalism, Guy Verhofstadt, Conference on the Future of Europe, European Parliament Committee on Constitutional Affairs

Jason Nadler is Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at EML Payments Limited (ASX: EML) (S&P/ASX 200).

Key Points: 
  • Jason Nadler is Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at EML Payments Limited (ASX: EML) (S&P/ASX 200).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210531005171/en/
    What makes Microsoft Azure attractive to a FinTech CTO?
  • All of our programmes, applications, and everything we develop runs in data centres known as on-prem or on-premises data centres.
  • EML provides an innovative payment solutions platform, helping businesses all over the world create awesome customer experiences.

Latest news - Next CULT Committee meeting: 27 May 2021 - Committee on Culture and Education

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
European Commission, Altiero Spinelli, Eurofederalism, Spinelli, European Parliament, Italian people

The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities.

Key Points: 
  • The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities.
  • Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.
  • The meetings will be with remote participation for Members (being able to view and listen to proceedings, ask for the floor and intervene in the meeting).
  • Following these decisions, the next CULT Committee meeting with remote participation will take place on:

    Thursday 27 May 2021, 9.00 - 12.00 and 14.15 - 16.15 and 16.45 - 18.45 (coordinators' meeting) in meeting room Altiero Spinelli 1G3.

Conference on the Europe's future can only succeed by going beyond Brussels and capitals and involving local communities

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Articles, Conferences, Eurofederalism, Orders of chivalry, Brexit, Guy Verhofstadt, TED, Brussels

The Conference offers a\n unique opportunity to strengthen it, but can only work if it goes\n beyond Brussels and the capitals.

Key Points: 
  • The Conference offers a\n unique opportunity to strengthen it, but can only work if it goes\n beyond Brussels and the capitals.
  • Regions, mayors and cities are closest to citizens, and\n Future of Europe Guy Verhofstadt , said:\n"We want to create real momentum from the bottom up.
  • During and after the Conference on the\n future of the Europe, we have to say what we do with what people tell\n us.
  • It is about us, the\n on the Future of Europe in many ways:\n- The CoR is represented in the Executive Board of the Conference.

Press release - COVID-19: MEPs to quiz CEOs of vaccine companies

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Government of Belgium, Eurofederalism, Politics of Europe, Spaak family, Paul-Henri Spaak, European Parliament, COVID-19 vaccine, Valneva SE, Government

When: Thursday 25 February 2021, 16.00 19.00

Key Points: 
  • When: Thursday 25 February 2021, 16.00 19.00

    Where: European Parliament in Brussels, Paul-Henri Spaak (3C050) and videoconference

    The full agenda of the hearing is available here.

  • To register for the briefing, please send your name and media affiliation to [email protected].
  • Background

    The European Parliament organised several debates in different committees as well as at plenary sessions on various aspects of the COVID-19 vaccination strategy.

  • Exploratory talks were also concluded with two companies, Novavax and Valneva.

Higher Ed Leader Scott Durand Named ACUE CEO

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Eurofederalism, American Committee on United Europe, ACT

New York, Feb. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), the national leader in preparing, credentialing, and supporting postsecondary educators to achieve stronger, more equitable student outcomes, announced today the appointment of higher education leader Scott Durand as Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • New York, Feb. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), the national leader in preparing, credentialing, and supporting postsecondary educators to achieve stronger, more equitable student outcomes, announced today the appointment of higher education leader Scott Durand as Chief Executive Officer.
  • It is an honor to join ACUE and build on the teams mission to realize exceptional outcomes for students, said Durand.
  • ACUE has set the standard in higher education for preparing faculty to teach effectively, ensuring students learn and graduate ready for a dynamic workforce.
  • Im excited to lead ACUE and collaborate with our partners across higher education to positively impact the lives of as many students and faculty as possible.

Higher Ed Leader Scott Durand Named ACUE CEO

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Eurofederalism, American Committee on United Europe, ACT

New York , Feb. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), the national leader in preparing, credentialing, and supporting postsecondary educators to achieve stronger, more equitable student outcomes, announced today the appointment of higher education leader Scott Durand as Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • New York , Feb. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), the national leader in preparing, credentialing, and supporting postsecondary educators to achieve stronger, more equitable student outcomes, announced today the appointment of higher education leader Scott Durand as Chief Executive Officer.
  • It is an honor to join ACUE and build on the teams mission to realize exceptional outcomes for students, said Durand.
  • ACUE has set the standard in higher education for preparing faculty to teach effectively, ensuring students learn and graduate ready for a dynamic workforce.
  • Im excited to lead ACUE and collaborate with our partners across higher education to positively impact the lives of as many students and faculty as possible.

Press release - Independent Ethics Body: strengthening transparency and integrity in the EU

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Politics of Europe, Brussels, Articles, Altiero Spinelli, Eurofederalism, Jean Monnet Programme, Espace Léopold, Transparency, European Parliament

The study analyses the effectiveness of relevant rules, policies and practices within member states regarding conflict of interest for top political appointments.

Key Points: 
  • The study analyses the effectiveness of relevant rules, policies and practices within member states regarding conflict of interest for top political appointments.
  • Dr Markus Frischuut, Professor, Jean Monnet Chair EU Values & DIGitalization for our CommuNITY (DIGNITY), at MCI / The Entrepreneurial School, Innsbruck, Austria will follow with "Strengthening transparency and integrity in the EU institutions by setting up an independent EU ethics body".
  • Based on a comparison covering France, Ireland and Canada, this study proposes an Independent Ethics Body (IEB) via a new interinstitutional agreement.
  • When: Thursday 19 November 2020, 14.00 15.20

    Where: European Parliament in Brussels, Altiero Spinelli building, room 1G-3 (remote participation)

    Background

    In its 2017 resolution on transparency, accountability and integrity in the EU institutions, Parliament insisted that EU institutions must strive for the highest possible standards of transparency, accountability and integrity.

Press release - Statement by EP Conference of Presidents on the Schuman Declaration anniversary

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Friday, May 8, 2020
Europe, Continents, Eurofederalism, Schuman Declaration, Jean Monnet, European Union, Robert Schuman, European Coal and Steel Community

The Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundations of our European Union, started a unique and genuine political project to guarantee peace and prosperity and to improve the lives of all European citizens.

Key Points: 
  • The Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundations of our European Union, started a unique and genuine political project to guarantee peace and prosperity and to improve the lives of all European citizens.
  • Already 70 years ago the Schuman Declaration contained the idea that Europe will not be made all at once, or according to a single plan.
  • It will be built through concrete achievements which first create a de facto solidarity.
  • Jean Monnet, the author of the Schuman Declaration, declared that people do not change if it is not out of necessity, and they only see the need in times of crisis.

Press release - Statement by EP Conference of Presidents on the Schuman Declaration anniversary

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Europe, Continents, Eurofederalism, Schuman Declaration, Jean Monnet, European Union, Robert Schuman, European Coal and Steel Community

The Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundations of our European Union, started a unique and genuine political project to guarantee peace and prosperity and to improve the lives of all European citizens.

Key Points: 
  • The Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundations of our European Union, started a unique and genuine political project to guarantee peace and prosperity and to improve the lives of all European citizens.
  • Already 70 years ago the Schuman Declaration contained the idea that Europe will not be made all at once, or according to a single plan.
  • It will be built through concrete achievements which first create a de facto solidarity.
  • Jean Monnet, the author of the Schuman Declaration, declared that people do not change if it is not out of necessity, and they only see the need in times of crisis.