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Spring Day for Europe 2010
Date: 09/03/2010

The eighth edition of Spring Day for Europe has just been launched. Running from 22 March until the end of June 2010, the campaign brings Europe closer to its young citizens.
Spring Day for Europe encourages meetings between students, teachers, and key institutional or social personalities. Spring Day is an opportunity for young people to discuss today’s challenges and help shape Europe’s future. Teachers can book one or more days for Spring Day events.

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European Youth Capital 2012: Three European cities selected
Date: 24/02/2010

Selected amongst 10 applications of cities from all over Europe, the applications of Byron (Greece), Braga (Portugal) and Heraklion (Greece) have been shortlisted as the top three candidates for the title of European Youth Capital 2012. After the first assessment, an exciting second phase of the selection is starting now!

The three shortlisted cities will have until 17 March the chance to provide additional information to convince the jury and to be selected for the award.

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International VELUX Award 2010 for Students of Architecture
Date: 24/02/2010

The award takes place every second year and is open to students of architecture worldwide.
Its aim is to celebrate and promote excellence in completed study works and to acknowledge students as well as their tutors; therefore the tutors of the projects are awarded alongside their students.

The overall award theme is "Light of Tomorrow". The award welcomes projects from individuals or groups of students, who are students during the study year 2009/10.
Submitted projects have to be prepared during the study year 2008/09 or 2009/10

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Launch of European Parliament Intergroup on Youth
Date: 18/02/2010

On 11 February 2010, 16 MEPs created the first Parliamentary Intergroup that will focus on issues specific to young people.

The first session of the Intergroup on Youth took place in Strasbourg during the plenary session of the European Parliament. The new group will be chaired by the French conservative MEP Damien Abad who will be in charge of its specific priorities.

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Active Citizens
Date: 18/02/2010

WHAT IS ACTIVE CITIZENS?

Active Citizens is a global network of community leaders that is being developed by the British Council and local civil society partners in participating countries. The goal is to build understanding and trust between communities by establishing an enduring global network of community leaders, who can work together to address the global issues of the 21st century.

Participants will improve their understanding of global issues, cross-cultural effectiveness, and broaden their international connections. Every participant will:

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