In July 2017 Estonia has taken over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Driven by the motto ‘Unity through balance’ the Estonian Presidency aims to tackle the burning challenges Europe is facing today, focusing on these four priorities: an open and innovative economy a safe and secure Europe a digital Europe and the free movement of data an inclusive and sustainable Europe
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The upcoming Interreg Project Ideas Lab for North-West Europe is taking place on 4 October 2017 in Den Haag, the Netherlands. This event will help applicants who are getting ready for the upcoming Interreg North West Europe call for project proposals to: learn more about the programme key areas: innovation, social innovation, low carbon, transport and resource and materials efficiency; get to know success stories and best practices examples; share their project idea and find new partners; develop project ideas. Register before 19 September More information
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The European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) is an initiative to help overcome the current investment gap in the EU. Jointly launched by the EIB Group and the European Commission, it aims to mobilise private investment in projects which are strategically important for the EU. EFSI is one of the three pillars of the Investment Plan for Europe that aims to revive investment in strategic projects around the continent to ensure that money reaches the real economy.
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