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Three finalists for Sakharov Prize 2011
A group of five activists from the Arab world, Dzmitry Bandarenka and the San José de Apartadó Peace Community are the three shortlisted finalists for the 2011 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. The final winner will be announced on 27 October. Read more.
Ten facts about the EU budget
The EU budget is often misunderstood, and perhaps even more often misrepresented. Here are ten basic facts to bear in mind when you read (or write) about it.
Food labelling
EuroparlTV took a look back at the long struggle to improve the information available for consumers when they are choosing what to eat.Watch the report.
Skyped by Microsoft (with the Commission’s blessing)
On Friday 7 October, the Commission gave the green light to Microsoft Corporation's proposed 6.3 billion euro acquisition of Skype, the popular software application that allows us free long-distance video chats over the Internet.
5 Elements to Consider for a Social Media Calendar
Two of the most common questions that are asked when organizations decide that they need to have a presence on social media are: What do we post on Facebook or Twitter or YouTube? What frequency do we post on these platforms? These two questions are elements that should prompt the need for a social media [...]
EP journalism prize winner
Italian blogger Massimiliano Nespola has won the EP’s 2011 internet Journalism Prize for his article: “We do not know when, but a European constitution will come”. All four winners were announced by EP President Jerzy Buzek at a ceremony in Brussels 19 October. More info here.
Poverty and social media: the right weapon for the fight?
Do you think that social media can make a real difference in the fight against poverty? Will it be your weapon? An interesting blog by EC Social media team trainee.
Singing bags
Your choices make a world of difference. Do you want to live life to the full while respecting nature? Then Generation Awake is for you. It’s all about opening our eyes to our consumer choices and the consequences they have on the earth’s natural resources. Watch this lovely video.
Launch of first 2 operational Galileo satellites
The launch of the first two operational satellites of the EU’s global navigation satellite system will take place on 20 October. Join us at the European Parliament’s esplanade from 11:00 to 14:00. More info here.
Facebook fans join VIPs at grand opening of Parliamentarium
Three Facebook fans, three young women, three winners. Audrey from Ireland, Justyna from Poland and Vivi from Greece participated in the European Parliament Facebook competition and their names were pulled out of the hat. They came to Brussels, spent the day with Parliament’s Facebook team and attended the VIP opening ceremony of the new Parlamentarium [...]
Reporter: Coping alone
As the number of single-parent families increases, EuroparlTV follows a day in the life of a single mother to find out how her family survives. Here comes the reportage.
5 Ways To Get More Online Video Views With Social Media
When it comes to online video, shooting, editing and uploading your clip to YouTube, Vimeo or other online video sharing sites is only the beginning. Once your video is online you face the daunting task of actually getting people to watch. How do you promote yourself? Where should you focus your energies? Here are a [...]
Social Media Strategy Tool
A vivid infographics video illustrating new online strategy tool and social media platforms.
Putting “girl power” into technology
How do we get the European workforce skilled to take part in the future digital economy? How do we ensure that no-one is shut out from these immense economic opportunities? Read the blog by EC Vice Prsident Neelie Kroes.
Backstage: Who’s the boss of the EU?
The President of the European Council? The EU doesn’t have one President who acts as head of state. There are at least four Presidents. Let’s meet Herman Van Rompuy. Watch the reportage.
Youth on the move
Watch this nice video clip by DG Employment and Social Affairs. It is the Youth on the Move pan-European campaign, which consists of a series of large public events which are organised around the European Union, promoting the initiatives and the tools which the EU provides to young people to foster their education, training, employment, entrepreneurship, access to [...]
Close to You: People are key to MEP work
A day in the life of a Belgian MEP includes looking at an environmental project at the Port of Antwerp and chatting with kids. A reportage by EuroparlTV.
Adenauer ‘Union architect’
By restoring Germany’s image after World War II, Konrad Adenauer contributed to building the Europe we see today. A short video reveals more.
Will the next Steve Jobs be European?
Despite its large research budget, Europe is falling behind on world invention rankings. The EU wants to make ‘Eureka’ moments more bankable. Find out more in this video.
23 Great Ideas For Blog Posts
After you have been blogging for a while, sometimes you run out of inspiration. Here are some ideas to get you going again. Read the article.
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