EFTA Bulletin (Switzerland) articles from November 2007

EFTA Bulletin (Switzerland) archives from November 2007

Foreword.
November 1, 2007... Dear Reader, This edition of the EFTA Bulletin presents the new generation of EU programmes. Our aim is to provide EFTA citizens with up-to-date information on the programmes and an effective tool to navigate in these vast opportunities...

The new generation of EU programmes.(European Union)
November 1, 2007... It is with pleasure that I contribute to the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Bulletin on the new EU programmes 2007-2013. I come from a country which has a long history of good relations with EFTA. Portugal was one of the founding...

Investing in knowledge today to be competitive tomorrow.
November 1, 2007... In today's globalised world there is no greater resource than knowledge, gathered through education, research and innovation. Today's complex world further requires constant learning, hence the importance of the lifelong learning programme. It...

How to apply?
November 1, 2007... The Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA) unites the 27 EU Member States and the three EFTA EEA States, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, in one internal market governed by the same basic rules and legislation. These rules cover the...

Financing the programmes.
November 1, 2007... EEA EFTA participation in a given EU programme is possible if the three EEA EFTA States agree to it. The legal basis for participation is then established through a decision of the EEA Joint Committee. When agreeing to incorporate programmes...

Research--FP7.
November 1, 2007... Knowledge lies at the very heart of the European Union's Lisbon Strategy. The 'knowledge triangle' linking research, education and innovation is a core factor in European efforts to meet the Lisbon goals. The major challenge for European...

Lifelong learning--LLP.
November 1, 2007... Until recently, most people associated learning with the education they received at school and university. Today, as part of the Lisbon Strategy, the EU is undergoing considerable transformation to become a world leading, knowledge-based...

Competitiveness and innovation--CIP.
November 1, 2007... The Competitiveness and Innovation programme is a brand new EU programme that targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and helps them to innovate. CIP aims to boost energy efficiency and renewable energy sources, environmental...

Employment and social solidarity--PROGRESS.
November 1, 2007... Social policy and employment make up one of the main pillars of the Lisbon Strategy, alongside economic growth and environmental sustainability. Europe is facing a number of challenges from globalisation, demographic change and technological...

Daphne--combating violence.
November 1, 2007... The Daphne programme was set up to combat violence against children, young people and women in Europe, and to support victims and reduce vulnerability to violence. The Daphne programme is one of the building blocks of the European Commission's...

Health.
November 1, 2007... The Public Health programme 2003-2008 is a key strategic tool for the development of health policy within the EU. The programme provides the means to support actions in areas where the EU can make a difference, the ultimate goal being to...

Consumer.
November 1, 2007... Promoting consumers' rights, prosperity and well-being are core values of the European Union, enshrined in Articles 153 and 95 of the Treaties. EU consumer actions aim to ensure that the Internal Market is open, fair and transparent so that...

Civil protection.
November 1, 2007... Europe and other regions of the world regularly suffer from major natural and man-made disasters. Floods, tornados, forest fires and earthquakes, as well as technological accidents such as factory explosions and chemical spills occur...

Youth in action.
November 1, 2007... With the objective of promoting active citizenship, tolerance and mutual understanding between young people, the EU youth programmes have supported two main actions since they started in 1988: youth exchanges between groups for a period of up...

Culture 2007.
November 1, 2007... The EU Culture programme was set up to stimulate the mobility of artists and art. Culture remains a responsibility of the EU Member States, while the role of the EU is to support and supplement national actions by stimulating exchanges,...

MEDIA 2007.
November 1, 2007... The MEDIA programme can rightfully be described as one of the oldest and most successful programmes of the EU. It aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the European film, TV and new media industries and to increase international circulation...

Safer Internet Plus.
November 1, 2007... Illegal and harmful content and conduct have concerned lawmakers, industry, parents and teachers since the Web put unregulated content only one click away from any Internet-connected PC. According to a 2003 survey financed through the Safer...

Data interchange--IDABC.(Interoperable Delivery of European eGovernment Services to Public Administrations, Businesses and Citizens)
November 1, 2007... IDABC stands for Interoperable Delivery of European eGovernment Services to Public Administrations, Businesses and Citizens. It encourages and supports the delivery of cross-border public sector services to citizens and enterprises in Europe...

Marco Polo--transport.
November 1, 2007... Growth in the transport of goods exceeds overall economic growth and road transport has, since the early 1990s, been the primary mode of transport in the EU. Reliance on road transport is a cause of heavy congestion and thus reduced economic...

Statistics.
November 1, 2007... Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Communities based in Luxembourg, was established in 1953 to meet the requirements of the Coal and Steel Community. Over the years its task has broadened and when the European Community was...