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8 April 2014

#EuropeWeWant - campaign launch 10 April

New European civil society campaign organised by CONCORD 
















The ‘Europe We Want’ is a new, politically independent campaign that encourages a debate on achieving a fairer Europe at home and abroad at the upcoming European Parliament elections on 22-25 May 2014.

Organised by CONCORD, the campaign will feature online debates with candidates and promotes three key calls for the upcoming elections.

Final information will be sent on Thursday10 April. In the meantime:

Follow the Twitter account @EuropeWeWant

Start using the Twitter hashtag #EuropeWeWant  for EU election related material

Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeWeWant


 
NEWS
EU aid slightly increases after 2 years

European government cuts to international development aid have started to reverse in some countries. Read our reaction.

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European Year for Development 2015

The EU Parliament voted in favour of making 2015 the official year for development. Great opportunity for NGOs.


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Towards Mexico´s High Level Meeting

CONCORD called for an ambitious and action-oriented joint position, in a speech at the European Parliament last week.

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#EuropeWeWant: The First Debate

Increasing inequality within Europe was in the spotlight of the debate between European Greens' Ska Keller and CONCORD.

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Spring Alliance: Manifesto launch

A radical departure from current EU policies are needed to solve the crisis and engage citizens losing trust in the European project

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EU-Africa Summit reaction

African countries are still on the receiving end of unfair EU policies, especially in trade, tax and agriculture, says CONCORD.

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EVENTS

NEW

Local governance and cooperation between LAs and CSOs for development (ALDA)

When:9 April 2014, 09 :00 - 16 :00
Where: Rue de la Science 14b – Brussels


World Bank: Learning for All Symposium: Investing in a Brighter Future

When: 10 Aprilm, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET (18:30 – 20:00 GMT or convert time)
Location: Online 


Améliorer ses techniques de plaidoyer 

When: 22, 23 et 24 avril 2014
Where: Paris


Webinar on European Year for Development 2015

When: 24 April, 13:00 - 14:00 CET
Where. online


"Multilevel Governance - from local communities to a True European community"

When: 5-6 May
Where. Strasbourg


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JOBS

NEW

Plan: EuropeAid Partnership Manager

NGO Voice: Programme coordinator

Child Fund EU office. EU Director

Red Cross EU office: Migration officer

Youth Forum: Policy Officer Global Affairs



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WORKING GROUPS & PROJECTS

Call for Proposals 2014: National Seminars and Projects

DEEEP / Dare Forum are launching Capacity Development Funding Opportunities to address learning and capacity development needs and create concrete approaches to overcome difficulties and obstacles in the Development sector, specifically on the Development Education and Awareness Raising (DEAR).

TRIALOG Advisory Group meeting

The TRIALOG Advisory Group gathered for intense discussions on 3 April to exchange views about the future of TRIALOG after the end of this project phase in September 2015. The group discussed civil society needs in Europe as well as the process and stakeholders that need to be consulted for defining a new project. For more information, please contact Rebecca.TRIALOG@concordeurope.org.

 
CALLS FOR PROPOSALS

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