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European films — what a joy!

Asta — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:43:54 +0000

Half the European films you watch in the cinema are supported by the EU's MEDIA programme. The programme supports the distribution of 9 out of every 10 feature films in Europe that are distributed outside their originating country. Two and a half million aficionados watch over 15 000 European screenings in more than 100 festivals funded by MEDIA. Every year 300 new European film projects are supported by MEDIA. See more in this ad video.

Keep Your Audience on Its Tweet: 4 Keys to Building a Strong Social Following

Asta — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:43:38 +0000

Twitter is not the AP news wire. Injecting a little personality into your tweets can go a long way in helping you establish an online identity—a persona that people will connect with. Try framing tweets in the form of a question or using a joke to get peoples’ attention. If you’re simply pumping out tweets like newspaper headlines, your followers are apt to treat you like a newspaper and leave you on the bus. Read more in the article, to find out tips if you want to achieve a level of social media success that will make you unbeatable in the eyes of your readers? Consider these hints to help you build an audience…Read more here.

Internet of things

Asta — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:43:22 +0000

By 2020, between 22 and 50 billion devices will be connected to the Internet, providing citizens with an unprecedented array of smart applications and services. Europe is confronted with the challenge of remaining at the cutting-edge of this Internet of things revolution while addressing the complex policy issues that it raises (privacy, security, ethics). This is well illustrated in the video.

The News: Unforgettable

Asta — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:11:47 +0000

From credit card numbers to holiday snaps, 75% of people think they should be able to delete what they put online. The EU is fighting for the right to be forgotten. Wartch the video.

Work in Brussels?

Asta — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:06:01 +0000

I am often asked by students how one should go about getting a job in the EU in Brussels. There is no short and simple answer to that question because there are many ways to get here. But there are two things that I think you should take the chance to do during your studies, no matter what type of training or what service you are interested in – an exchange semester and an internship. Cecilia Malmstrom, EC Commissioner for Home affairs tell more in her blog.

Reporter: Making the most of Europe’s waste

Asta — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:52:06 +0000

How about insulating your house with jeans? Europe turns to waste as a resource, even though its recycling targets are still far from being achieved.

EuroparlTV reportage comes here.

Help make EU law – from 1 April 2012

Asta — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:51:32 +0000

You will soon be able to call on the Commission to make legislative proposals on EU policy. A new website has all the information on how to launch a “citizens’ initiative”.

The rules and procedures are available on the new European Citizens' Initiative website – where you can also register and launch your initiative.

How it works: Press START to legislate

Asta — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:51:09 +0000

EuroparlTV's animated guide sheds light on what happens to EU laws once they have been adopted in Brussels.

Data Protection Day 2012

Asta — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:52:58 +0000

What can happen to your personal data online? The EU is taking action so you can control your information, have access to your data, and be able to modify or delete it.

Here comes a video on the subject.

Interview: Wealthy Europeans could boost EU aid

Asta — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:52:34 +0000

Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates during his visit to EP explains his message to MEPs on aid in the developing world. Watch the video.