Category Archives: The General Public
Talking about Europe in the UK
Sat here at an event about the European Regional Development Fund in London, almost a month into the new job, and looking at my Twitter feed, it occurs to me that there are so many people in the UK who … Continue reading
Filed under EC in UK, Europe Direct, Regions, The General Public
The intern experience
We sometimes have work experience interns working in the office here. I know there is a lot of talk about interns, but I think that the European Commission manages it quite well. Outside the graduate intern scheme, which is open … Continue reading
Filed under EC in UK, EU Careers, Europe House, The General Public
Smalltown girl
A big thanks to the members of Abingdon European Society who welcomed me so warmly to their meeting on Saturday. I was there at their request to talk about recent developments in the European Union. I had quite a moment … Continue reading
Filed under EC in UK, The General Public
You Oughta Know
Day 2 of the European Citizens Consultation. They’re all wandering around the room at the moment discussing the various ideas that have come out. What I find encouraging and at the same time dispiriting is the thirst for information and … Continue reading
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Ask
I’m at the London event of the European Citizens Consultation today, filling in at the last minute because one of their “experts” dropped out at the last minute. It’s been a great event. You have 100 randomly selected Brits in … Continue reading
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Calling all bloggers
Are you writing about European issues, or interested in doing so? The European Journalism Centre is running a competition to get 3 bloggers from each EU Member State to write during the European election campaign. Each participant will post at … Continue reading
Filed under European elections 2009, The General Public
I’ve got a brand-new combine harvester
and European rules don’t say anything about whether it can be used in the wet. You have the UK government to thank for the rules reported in the Yorkshire Post on 23 October that farmers are not allowed to use … Continue reading
Filed under Euromyths, Living in London, Media, Personal, The General Public
How much do you know about the EU
I mentioned the quiz yesterday. Fancy a shot yourself? 1) What is the source of the EU anthem? a) Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony b) Mozart’s Magic Flute c) Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique 2) How many stars … Continue reading
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Small World
I was at Embankment Tube yesterday waiting for the Northern Line, on my way to Kentish Town to see Gomez. I sat on one of those seats and then thought, I think I know the guy sitting next to me! … Continue reading
Filed under Living in London, Personal, The General Public
Kids should know their rights
We’re launching a campaign today for children to design a poster to that depicts their rights. “The right of the child to protection” competition is open to children and adolescents between the ages of 10 and 18 and asks … Continue reading
Filed under The General Public, Youth
