Unofficial translation
A serious crisis of confidence is shaking the global economy and financial activity.
Europe cannot but be affected by its consequences, despite the reliability of the managers of its financial institutions.
Thus, we have seen a significant slowdown in growth, and European enterprises – particularly SMEs, the main providers of employment and engines of growth in Europe – are facing increasing financial difficulties.
moreThe European 'Green Spider Network' annual seminar, from 1 to 4 October in Annecy, aims to exchange best pratices with regard to environmental communication.
more
A meeting of forestry directors from the Member States is to be held in Nice from 1-3 October 2008.
more
Under the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the French embassy in Germany and its cultural network, in partnership with European Movement Germany and European Movement France, is organising a series of debates under the "Impulse zu Europa/Penser l'Europe" banner.
more
The French Ministry of the Interior, Overseas France and Territorial Communities (the Ministry of State for Overseas France) is organising an exhibition on "Overseas Europe: Wealth and Diversity". The exhibition is being held in Brussels from September to December 2008 in the main European institutions: the Commission, the European Parliament and the Committee of the Regions.
more
Many arms which have been used in crimes linked to organised crime or terrorism were initially obtained through illegal trafficking. From 1 to 3 October 2008, in Paris, the EU Member States of the European Firearms Expert Group will review the problematic issues linked to arms trafficking.
more
Alain Rousset, President of the Aquitaine Regional Council, will host the General Assembly of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions of Europe in Bayonne (France) on 2-3 October 2008. Nearly 400 delegates are expected to attend.
more
The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union is organising a forum on the quality of life at work in Europe for the 2010 decade, which will be held in Ecully on 2 and 3 October 2008.
more
The EPODE towns congress will be held on 2 and 3 October 2008 in Béziers, France. The central theme will be the prevention of childhood obesity and the role of local policymakers in implementing grassroots actions.
more