The European Parliament hosted an international conference in Brussels on 3 July 2008 devoted to the food challenge. Beyond the world discussions which began at the FAO summit in Rome in June, the participants agreed on the need to tailor answers to each situation, by encouraging the development of local agricultural markets for example.
moreBy 2050, the world's population will have reached 9 billion. To cope with demographic growth and the consequent increase in food demand, agriculture must double its production in the next 30 years
moreWith blue floodlighting and a circle of twelve stars, the Eiffel Tower will be donning the colours of Europe every evening from 30 June onwards.
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To mark its Presidency of the Council of the European Union, France is launching a ground-breaking initiative by inviting its 26 EU partners to showcase the best of their heritage and creative talent during the second half of 2008.
Under the title of the European Cultural Season, this series of events will highlight the creative vitality of European cultures as well as the strengths of a largely shared identity through a common European cultural heritage.
Hundreds of events have been staged around France to bring this Europe of creation and heritage to as many people as possible.
Ireland: 27 photographers from the 27 Member States of the European Union offer their vision of France
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