Since the attacks of 11 September 2001, unconventional, CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) terrorist threats have become an important cause for concern for states. Preventing and countering this form of terrorist threat is a priority for the European Union and its Member States.
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This conference should clarify the concept of territorial cohesion and move forward the debate on the future of the cohesion policy. It is being organised in partnership with the Committee of the Regions and the Commission, with the support of the Association of Regions of France.
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Civil society actors will gather in Marseille from on 31 October to 2 November on the eve of meeting of the foreign ministers from the Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean.
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.