by EPHA | Jan 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
2012 is the European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations, with a budget of EUR 5 000 000.The objectives of the European Year are to raise awareness on active ageing, spread good practices and encourage policy makers to facilitate active ageing.... by EPHA | Jan 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
EPHA has created for its members a briefing with Presidency Priorities, contacts, and a calendar.- EPHA briefing on the Danish Presidency for members. The Multiannual Financial Framework is among the largest of the many issues that will be on the EU’s... by EPHA | Jan 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has helped settle a dispute between the European Commission and the NGO Migration Policy Group (MPG) concerning payment for an EU project launched as part of the “European Migration Dialogue”. The case... by EPHA | Jan 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
In the January Plenary, the European parliament elected its new President and Vice Presidents, and afterwards the Committees elected new Chairs and Vice-Chairs, below are the results of the elections.At the Plenary in Strasbourg from 15-19 January, Martin Schulz, a... by EPHA | Jan 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
In December 2011, 18 new MEPS joined the European Parliament, when changes to a protocol in the Lisbon treaty came into force. Twelve countries are to gain one or more representatives – Spain: 4; Austria, France, and Sweden: 2; Bulgaria, Italy, Malta, Latvia,...