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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION (31.1.2018)

Submitted by christian on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 16:37

This Code of Conduct replaces the Code of Conduct for Commissioners of 20 April 2011

Article 1 - Scope

This Code of Conduct shall apply to the Members of the Commission and, where explicitly specified, to former Members of the Commission, to the person proposed as candidate for President of the European Commission and to Commissioners-Designate.

Article 2 – Principles

(1) Members shall devote themselves fully to the performance of their duties in the general interest of the Union.

NEW EU STRATEGIC AGENDA 2019-2024

Submitted by christian on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 15:41

The new Strategic Agenda, negotiated by Member States, the Council and the outgoing Commission, will act as a basis for the work agenda of the next Commission. This year it may be supplemented by a platform presented by the 4 main political groups in the European Parliament united in coalition - the European People's Party (EPP), the Socialists and Democrats (S&D), Renew Europe (RE) and the Greens/EFA.

The Agenda was adopted on 20th June 2019

1.Security and Freedoms

Protection of Citizens and Freedoms

EVALUATING EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY

Submitted by christian on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 11:09

Number of years experience in public policy advocacy.
Employment history including job title and responsibilities from the time work started in public policy advocacy.
Statement of previous and/or current activities that illustrate background and ability as a Public Policy Advocate.
Primary field of expertise.
Public policy advocacy assignments performed in the last 3 years and how many of these were specifically billed as public policy advocacy services?

TERMINOLOGY: PUBLIC POLICY ENGAGEMENT, PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT

Submitted by christian on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 10:44

Public policy development: Public-policy development relates to the process and substance of exploring, designing, and creating options for government action or policy. Often included is consideration of the means of policy engagement by stakeholders.

EUROPEAN AVIATION LANDSCAPE

Submitted by christian on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 13:56

In the European aviation sector, there is no middle ground anymore. On scheduled flights, travellers have to choose between service and price. There is no longer room for holiday carriers and regional airlines, after tremendous consolidation that occurred in the last two years. Holiday carriers like Air Berlin, Monarch Airlines, Primera Air and Germania disappeared. In addition, several regional airlines ceased to exist and Flybe, the largest regional airline in Europe, was forcefully sold to a consortium of buyers led by Virgin Atlantic.

NEW PARTIES IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

Submitted by christian on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 12:18

European People's Party (EPP): 179 seats
Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D): 152 seats
Renew Europe (ex-ALDE): 108 seats
The Greens+European Free Alliance (Greens-EFA): 75 seats
Identity and Democracy (ex-ENF): 73 seats
European Conservatives & Reformists (ECR): 61 seats
5Star's Group + Brexit Party (ex-EFDD): 44 seats
European United Left/Nord & Green Left (GUE/NGL): 39 seats
New and Unaffiliated Parties: 20 seats

2019 WORLD POPULATION BY COUNTRY

Submitted by christian on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 14:23

The current US Census Bureau world population estimate in June 2019 shows that there are approximately 7,7 billion on earth.

RUSSIA'S SOFT POWER

Submitted by christian on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 16:02

Author: Andreia Soares e Castro

INSTRUMENTS OF RUSSIAN INFLUENCE IN POLAND

Submitted by christian on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 14:48

Author: Jacek Kucharczyk (National Endowment for Democracy)

Russian Narratives in Poland

TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE OCEANS

Submitted by christian on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 10:12

2020 will be a very important year for the world’s seas and ocean, with the 15th CBD COP (Convention on Biodiversity) and the 2nd UN Ocean Conference giving an opportunity to the EU to demonstrate its leadership in protecting the marine environment and the rich ecosystems we depend on. Given its ambitious marine, fisheries and nature conservation laws and policies, the EU should be at the forefront of the global fight to save our seas.