In January 2016 the European Commission launched the second phase of the project ‘Integrity Pacts – Civil Control Mechanism for Safeguarding EU Funds’ in cooperation with Transparency International. The aim of this joint project is to find new innovative ways of preventing corrupt practices in EU-funded projects.
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For a decade, the European Commission has been working to reduce the surcharges that telecom operators imposed on their customers each time they crossed used their mobile device abroad. On 1 February 2017 the EU negotiated wholesale prices, taking one step closer towards the end of roaming charges.
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In response to its growing demand for travel, the transport authority of Toulouse SMTC-Tisseo has undertaken a project that integrated carpooling into the city’s transportations system.
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The European Commission adopted an ambitious Circular Economy Package. It includes revised legislative proposals on waste to stimulate Europe’s transition towards a circular economy.
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5-Day | Covering Essential Management of EU Funds: Getting essential EU Funds management qualification & skills
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Yet, Erasmus not only proved to improve career prospects, but it also broadens horizons and social links: 40% of former Erasmus students have changed their country of residence or work at least once since graduation, almost double the number of those who were not mobile during studies; 33% have a partner of a different nationality, compared with 13% of those who stay home during their studies. Based on this, the Commission estimated that around one million babies are likely to have been born to Erasmus couples since 1987.
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In 2016 the European Committee of the Regions published a guide “Regional Innovation Ecosystems: Learning from the EU’s Cities and Regions”. From Sintra in Portugal to Mazovia Region in Poland, from Espoo in Finland to Attica in Greece, this publication collects stories about pioneering regions and cities that serve as good practices for bench-learning and understanding regional innovation ecosystems in practice. The book aims to encourage regional decision-makers to increase their collaboration and partnering.
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Evolving from Erasmus to Erasmus+, this Programme has been enriching lives of Europeans for the past 30 years. To mark this milestone for Europe, there will be conferences, forums, dialogues, celebrations, debates, and exhibitions throughout 2017 to mark the anniversary.
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The European Commission has published an evaluation report of investments under the European Social Fund (ESF) during the 2007-2013 period, with specific reports for each Member State.
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Nine out of 33 ongoing Interreg Europe projects focusing on strengthening SME competitiveness are aiming at improving their internationalisation.
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