Mouvement Européen - Europese Beweging

Ever been on an Erasmus exchange? Did it change your life? Tell us about it – and you could win a tablet pc. We're looking for funny, exciting or moving stories (preferably in English), in any format, whether text, photo or video. The competition's our way of celebrating the 25th birthday of the Erasmus programme this year. The Youth on the Move team will shortlist the top 10 entries, then Facebook users will vote to choose the three prize-winners, which will also be published on the Youth on the Move website. Deadline for posting stories is 30 April 2012. More info on ec.europa.eu

Organised by the Young European Swiss. This two-day seminar on the topic "Europeans meet Swiss Democracy – Pros and Cons of Direct Democracy" will be held in Zurich, Switzerland. It is an opportunity for dedicated young Europeans to come together in order to learn more about the Swiss system of direct democracy and to discuss how democracy can be enhanced on a European level. Interested candidates should send a brief motivation letter (max. 300 words) to seminar.yes@gmail.com. More info: y-e-s.ch

Georganiseerd door de Buren. De Nederlandse theatermaker Tjerk Ridder en journalist Peter Bijl reisden liftend met een caravan - zonder auto - van Utrecht naar Istanboel onder het motto 'Je hebt anderen nodig om verder te komen'. De 'theatrale roadmovie' die hieruit voortkwam was eerder te zien op o.a. de Wereld Expo in Shanghai en het Lowlands festival en komt nu voor de Belgische première naar Brussel. Op de dag van de voorstelling zal de caravan voor de Beursschouwburg staan als 'museum' van de reis. Na de voorstelling schuiven twee Vlaamse gasten aan om onder leiding van Barbara Rottiers (VRT Radio1) met Tjerk en Peter in discussie te gaan over Europese dromen en grenzen. De Europese gedachte lijkt op zijn retour, maar is essentieel voor de toekomst. Hoe kunnen jongeren gewonnen worden voor het Europese project? Plaats: Beursschouwburg, A. Ortsstraat 20-28, 1000 Brussel. Gratis. Meer info & inschrijving op deburen.eu.

Organised by JEF Germany. Since unfortunately the European crises are still not resolved there is a need to take a look once more in the European future to propose a federalist vision for our European house. Logically consistent the title of the seminar will be "fEUture – let's think Europe ahead!". The seminar will bring together young and dynamic people from all over Europe and take you on a journey into 2050 to discuss, brainstorm and argue with each other to set the European federalist train back on the track and – last but not least – to have fun and to get to know each other! More info on jef.de

Organized by Madariaga – College of Europe Foundation. What are the US' and China's views on the eurocrisis and on the EU integration process in general? Can China and the US afford the marginalisation of Europe and all its consequences in terms of increased global instability? With Federico Rampini, La Repubblica's New York Bureau Chief, former columnist and correspondent in Beijing, Stephen Fidler, Head of the Brussels Office of the Wall Street Journal, and Xiang Lanxin, Professor in International History and Politics, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (Geneva). Moderator: Pierre Defraigne, Executive Director of the Madariaga - College of Europe Foundation. Venue: Espace Banca Monte Paschi Belgio, Av. d'Auderghem 22-28, 1040 Bruxelles. More info & registration: info@madariaga.org or T:02 209 62 10.

Georganiseerd door Calipa coaching. Velen dromen ervan maar slechts weinigen slagen erin: een job in de Europese instellingen. Deze training (in het Engels) geeft jou een gedetailleerd overzicht van alle aspecten van een Europese carrière en geeft talrijke tips en tricks om te slagen in de sollicitatieprocedure bij de Europese instellingen. Plaats: Hotel Novotel, Vuurkruisenlaan 4, 3000 Leuven (naast het station). More info & inschrijving via www.everyoneweb.com/calipa

For the seventh year running, the Young European Federalists are organising their pan-European street action FREE BELARUS to protest against and raise awareness on the last remaining dictatorship on the European continent. JEF remains dedicated to bringing attention to the worrying situation in Belarus where freedom of speech, assembly and association is continuously being breached. With this years' action we aim to "Speak Up For Democracy In Belarus!" It is time that we, as young Europeans, break the silence which is imposed on the Belarusian citizens and speak up! More than just gagging statues, we now call upon all European citizens to RAISE YOUR VOICE! More info on belarusaction.wordpress.com

Organized by ECAS and Democracy International. Safe the date! The conference will feature prominent speakers from the Institutions, academia and civil society. After a plenary session and debate on the new regulation, participants will divide into 4 working groups and report back to a final plenary session. Venue: Delegation of Saxony-Anhalt to the EU, 80 Boulevard Saint Michel, 1040 Brussels. More info & programme on ecas-citizens.eu

Organised by Beyond the 1914 - 1918 Centenary. Origins and Consequences of the WWI Peace Treaties 1919-23. With Dr Markus Osterrieder, German editor and Historian (The conference lecture and debate will be in English). Venue: The Brussels-Europe Liaison Office, 63 av. d'Auderghem, 1040 Brussels. Entrance fee: 20 EUR. Registration: info@project2014.be.

Organised by Beyond the 1914 - 1918 Centenary. Origins and Consequences of the WWI Peace Treaties 1919-23. With Dr Markus Osterrieder, German editor and Historian (The conference lecture and debate will be in English). Venue: The Brussels-Europe Liaison Office, 63 av. d'Auderghem, 1040 Brussels. Entrance fee: 20 EUR. Registration: info@project2014.be.

Model European Union (MEU) is a unique simulation of EU decision-making and politics, taking place annually in Strasbourg. The application process for next year's Model European Union conference is now open. You can submit your application form online by choosing to take on the role of a Member of the European Parliament, Minister of the Council, journalist, lobbyist or interpreter. The deadline for submitting your applications is 3 January, 2012. More info via meu-strasbourg.org