Dear reader,
2019 is a very special year for the European Union. After sixty years of success, the European common project now faces many challenges and crucial elections which will decide the shape of the Union.
This issue of .eu Illustrated focuses on the achievements of the European Union as a facilitator and watchdog of peace, freedom, inclusion, sustainability, education, research, development, cooperation, and the future, all across all its Member States.
Within almost 3.7 million registered .eu domain names, many webpages represent the values and goals that the European common project has achieved since its foundation. Individuals, associations, organisations, and companies all contribute to make the European Union as we know it today.
At a time in which populism and Euroscepticism is rising, we invite you, through the following pages, to reflect on the benefits that the EU brings to our daily lives.
Enjoy the read,
Giovanni Seppia,
External Relations Manager
Inclusion Europe fights for equal rights and the total inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and their families in all aspects of society.
The European LGBT Police Association was founded in 2004, and is an organisation bringing together police LGB and T organisations from across Europe, providing a platform to share knowledge, best practice, and working together in order to tackle discrimination facing LGBT people both within policing and externally.
The European university college Association was founded in 2008 to bring together and represent University Colleges and network of Colleges in Europe. The aim was to exchange experiences and best practices, facilitating the students with new international opportunities.
iManageCancer, or 'Empowering patients and strengthening self-management in cancer diseases', will team serious games up with the latest in self-management technology to empower people living with cancer. In this project, nine partners from five European countries are creating intelligent, fun new ways to let those with chronic illnesses manage their lives in a new way, all from their mobile phones.
The European Development Agency is an EU-wide network of experts in regional development, innovation, education, and evaluation. Their network includes a wide variety of institutions, NGOs, and companies ready to join international EU-funded projects. We provide the network with partner search support, project development, and project administration services.
European cooperation day is an initiative to promote cooperation within the EU. We commemorate the European Cooperation Day (also known as "EC Day") on 21 September every year. Europe is a mix of cultures and economies that must understand each other in order to reach their maximum potential.
Pulse of Europe is a citizen movement founded in Germany that aims to encourage EU citizens to speak out publicly in favour of a pan-European identity. The initiative aims to fight Euroscepticism by facing democratic deficits, the growth of right-wing populism, and nationalism and Brexit.
EPSI is a membership-based networking organisation within Europe that focuses on innovation in the areas of physical activity related to sport, leisure and health. EPSI strives for a more innovation-friendly environment for the EU sports industry, in order to stimulate technological innovation and to set up businesses with a focus on innovative technology.
ProtectDefenders.eu is the European Union Human Rights Defenders mechanism, established to protect defenders at high risk and facing the most difficult situations worldwide. Led by a Consortium of 12 NGOs active in the field of Human Rights.
Since 2007, MediatEURr has supported peace processes around the world. The organisation specialises in mediation, dialogue, and peace innovation to generate timely, inclusive, and impactful outcomes.
Media4Democracy is an EU-funded Technical Assistance Facility strengthening the European Union Delegations' ability to implement EU Human Rights Guidelines on Freedom of Expression Online and Offline.
Since 2006, millions of businesses and individuals from across the European Union — and even the EEA — have opted for the stable and secure domain that is .eu. Today, more than 3.6 million domain names are registered with the EU TLD.
With an average renewal rate of 79%, .eu offers a secure and trustworthy online space that allows for self-expression and business development across the European Union.
We have selected ten websites to portray a number of EU achievements, although the Union's past, present and future endeavours may be represented by many others.
Since 2006, millions of businesses and individuals from across the European Union — and even the EEA — have opted for the stable and secure domain that is .eu. Today, more than 3.6 million domain names are registered with the EU TLD.
With an average renewal rate of 79%, .eu offers a secure and trustworthy online space that allows for self-expression and business development across the European Union.
We have selected ten websites to portray a number of EU achievements, although the Union's past, present and future endeavours may be represented by many others.
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Inclusion Europe fights for equal rights and the total inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and their families in all aspects of society.
Institute for European Environmental Policy
The European LGBT Police Association was founded in 2004, and is an organisation bringing together police LGB and T organisations from across Europe, providing a platform to share knowledge, best practice, and working together in order to tackle discrimination facing LGBT people both within policing and externally.
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The European university college Association was founded in 2008 to bring together and represent University Colleges and network of Colleges in Europe. The aim was to exchange experiences and best practices, facilitating the students with new international opportunities.
iManageCancer, or 'Empowering patients and strengthening self-management in cancer diseases', will team serious games up with the latest in self-management technology to empower people living with cancer. In this project, nine partners from five European countries are creating intelligent, fun new ways to let those with chronic illnesses manage their lives in a new way, all from their mobile phones.
The European Development Agency is an EU-wide network of experts in regional development, innovation, education, and evaluation. Their network includes a wide variety of institutions, NGOs, and companies ready to join international EU-funded projects. We provide the network with partner search support, project development, and project administration services.
European cooperation day is an initiative to promote cooperation within the EU. We commemorate the European Cooperation Day (also known as "EC Day") on 21 September every year. Europe is a mix of cultures and economies that must understand each other in order to reach their maximum potential.
Pulse of Europe is a citizen movement founded in Germany that aims to encourage EU citizens to speak out publicly in favour of a pan-European identity. The initiative aims to fight Euroscepticism by facing democratic deficits, the growth of right-wing populism, and nationalism and Brexit.
EPSI is a membership-based networking organisation within Europe that focuses on innovation in the areas of physical activity related to sport, leisure and health. EPSI strives for a more innovation-friendly environment for the EU sports industry, in order to stimulate technological innovation and to set up businesses with a focus on innovative technology.
ProtectDefenders.eu is the European Union Human Rights Defenders mechanism, established to protect defenders at high risk and facing the most difficult situations worldwide. Led by a Consortium of 12 NGOs active in the field of Human Rights.
Read more
Since 2007, MediatEURr has supported peace processes around the world. The organisation specialises in mediation, dialogue, and peace innovation to generate timely, inclusive, and impactful outcomes.
Media4Democracy is an EU-funded Technical Assistance Facility strengthening the European Union Delegations' ability to implement EU Human Rights Guidelines on Freedom of Expression Online and Offline.
euca.eu
'We want to be considered European, not only because of where we do most of our activities, but also as an aspirational affirmation: for us, part of being European is thinking and acting transnationally.'
'As a European network active in 12 countries, we felt that the .eu domain had an immediate impact on how we wanted to project our image.'
'We want to be considered European, not only because of where we do most of our activities, but also as an aspirational affirmation: for us, part of being European is thinking and acting transnationally.'
'As a European network active in 12 countries, we felt that the .eu domain had an immediate impact on how we wanted to project our image.'
Internationalisation, employability, soft skills, Student Affairs, European citizenship: these are the main fields where EucA provides services for the Halls of Residence all across Europe. Currently, EucA represents approximately 18 000 students in 12 countries.
euca.eu
Represents what the EU achieved in the field of Education.
inclusion-europe.eu
'Participation on the EU level must become easier for people with intellectual disabilities. And the EU must make sure that its money is spent on moving people with disabilities out of institutions, not on "improving" them.'
'As a European organisation with a European identity, it made a lot of sense to us to choose the .eu domain name.'
'Participation on the EU level must become easier for people with intellectual disabilities. And the EU must make sure that its money is spent on moving people with disabilities out of institutions, not on "improving" them.'
'As a European organisation with a European identity, it made a lot of sense to us to choose the .eu domain name.'
Inclusion Europe is the European movement of people with intellectual disabilities and their families, fighting for their equal rights and full inclusion in society. The organisation envisions a Europe where people with intellectual disabilities enjoy equal rights and participate fully in all aspects of life.
inclusion-europe.eu
Represents what the EU achieved in the field of Inclusion.
themediateur.eu
'For several years, the European Union has increasingly used mediation, facilitation, and dialogue tools in conflict prevention, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding. mediatEUr works particularly in close collaboration with the European External Action Service to support the EU's efforts in that regard.'
'Having a .eu domain name allows mediatEUr to highlight its close links with the European Union in our work for peace.'
'For several years, the European Union has increasingly used mediation, facilitation, and dialogue tools in conflict prevention, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding. mediatEUr works particularly in close collaboration with the European External Action Service to support the EU's efforts in that regard.'
'Having a .eu domain name allows mediatEUr to highlight its close links with the European Union in our work for peace.'
mediatEUr brings together a network of qualified mediators and thematic experts to support peace processes in countries affected or threatened by conflict. We work to promote the use of mediation and dialogue as effective and constructive methods for resolving conflict, through direct mediation and facilitation, capacity-building for individuals and organisations, as well as by providing advice to conflict resolution efforts.
themediateur.eu
Represents what the EU achieved in the field of peace.
