European Year

 
logo année europenne  2011

Since 1983, the EU has chosen a theme of action each year to educate the widest possible audience and to attract the attention of governments of Member States on a particular issue in order to change attitudes or behaviour. The diverse topics are of general interest to the European institutions and Member States, and are usually subjects of major concern.

Decided by the European authorities, European Years are an awareness campaign both at the European and national level. The topics are chosen several years in advance and the European Commissions is responsible for their implementation. After celebrating the European Year of Creativity and Innovation in 2009, the European Union has proclaimed 2010 as the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion, while 2011 was the European Year for Volunteering.
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> For more information on the 2011 European Year of Volunteering
 

List of European Years since 1983

 
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2001
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
1985
1984
1983
 
Volunteering
Combating Poverty and Exclusion
Creativity and Innovation
Intercultural Dialogue
Equal Opportunites for All
Worker's Mobility
Citizenship through Education
Education through Sport
People with Disabilities
Languages
Action to Combat Violence Against Women
Local and Regional Democracy
Against Racism and Xenophobia
Lifelong Learning
Road Safety and Young Drivers
Nutrition and Health
Older People and Safety at Work
Health and Safety at Work
Tourism
Information on Cancer
Cinema and Television
Environment
Road Safety
Music
A People's Europe
SMEs and the Craft Industry
 
 

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European diary


    • From 13 february 2012 to 16 february 2012

      Plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg

    • The plenary session of the European Parliament is where the Parliament formally sits to vote on EU legislation and adopt its position on political issues. The plenary sessions take place 12 times a year in Strasbourg and there are also 6 mini-plenary sessions held in Brussels.

    • Place:

      European Parliament
      Strasbourg

    • From 12 march 2012 to 15 march 2012

      Plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg

    • The plenary session of the European Parliament is where the Parliament formally sits to vote on EU legislation and adopt its position on political issues. The plenary sessions take place 12 times a year in Strasbourg and there are also 6 mini-plenary sessions held in Brussels.

    • Place:

      European Parliament
      Strasbourg