On February 25, 2025, from 10:00 to 12:00 CET, a webinar on The Core Vocabularies took place. The objective of the webinar was to provide an overview of the current status, address outstanding issues, and introduce open topics for which participant feedback was sought. The session covered several important topics related to the Core Business Vocabulary, Core Public Service Vocabulary -AP, and Core Criterion and Core Evidence Vocabulary. For further details and issues related to all the Core Vocabularies, you can visit the dedicated GitHub page: https://github.com/SEMICeu#:~:text=Core%20Vocabularies%20and%20their%20Application%20Profiles Agenda - The following key topics were discussed during the webinar: • CBV: overview of the outstanding issues and their resolution • CPSV-AP: overview of the outstanding issues and their resolution • CPSV-AP and its role for Cross Border Public Service as described in the Interoperable Europe Act • CCCEV: overview of the outstanding issues and their resolution • Core Vocabularies what is next Meeting minutes and a recording of the webinar will be made available shortly for those who could not attend. The slides can be found on the respective Interoperable Europe portal event page: https://europa.eu/!pfgVvn If you want to be included in our mailing list to be notified of upcoming events, you can: • Contact us at the following address: DIGIT-SEMIC-TEAM@ec.europa.eu • Subscribe to the SEMIC mailing list: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/SEMICmailinglist

On February 25, 2025, from 10:00 to 12:00 CET, a webinar on The Core Vocabularies took place. The objective of the webinar was to provide an overview of the current status, address outstanding issues, and introduce open topics for which participant feedback was sought. The session covered several important topics related to the Core Business Vocabulary, Core Public Service Vocabulary -AP, and Core Criterion and Core Evidence Vocabulary. For further details and issues related to all the Core Vocabularies, you can visit the dedicated GitHub page: https://github.com/SEMICeu#:~:text=Core%20Vocabularies%20and%20their%20Application%20Profiles Agenda - The following key topics were discussed during the webinar: • CBV: overview of the outstanding issues and their resolution • CPSV-AP: overview of the outstanding issues and their resolution • CPSV-AP and its role for Cross Border Public Service as described in the Interoperable Europe Act • CCCEV: overview of the outstanding issues and their resolution • Core Vocabularies what is next Meeting minutes and a recording of the webinar will be made available shortly for those who could not attend. The slides can be found on the respective Interoperable Europe portal event page: https://europa.eu/!pfgVvn If you want to be included in our mailing list to be notified of upcoming events, you can: • Contact us at the following address: DIGIT-SEMIC-TEAM@ec.europa.eu • Subscribe to the SEMIC mailing list: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/SEMICmailinglist

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'Georgians see what is happening as a deposition of their freedom, their future and in some ways their independence.' Today, Georgia's president, Salome Zourabichvili, addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg to discuss the political situation in the country. Protests emerged after the Georgian government decided to pause the country’s EU accession process following the disputed parliamentary elections in October 2024, in which the ruling Georgian Dream party claimed victory. MEPs rejected the outcome of the scrutiny and called for new elections after the findings of electoral violations, including documented cases of intimidation of voters, vote manipulation, interference with election observers and the media and reported manipulation involving electronic voting machines. Read more: https://europa.eu/!RgprcV Watch the live streaming on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYrGe6kNJj8&t=8s You may also check the full recording here: https://europa.eu/!kDgbgj

In light of the ongoing protests in Georgia, the country's president, Salome Zourabichvili, will address the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The protests emerged after the Georgian government’s decision to pause the country’s EU accession process following the disputed parliamentary elections in October 2024, in which the ruling Georgian Dream party claimed victory. MEPs rejected the outcome of the scrutiny and called for new elections after the findings of electoral violations, including documented cases of intimidation of voters, vote manipulation, interference with election observers and the media and reported manipulation involving electronic voting machines. Read more: https://europa.eu/!RgprcV

From tribes to tropes: Network polarisation and false consensus around COVID-19 science with Dr Alexandros Efstratiou. The COVID-19 pandemic was marked by a slew of misinformation around vaccine efficacy, non-pharmaceutical interventions, appropriate prophylactic and therapeutic treatments, and more. Though much of this misinformation has been attributed to low-quality sources, scientific findings themselves may have been weaponised to this end. In this talk, we cover recent work showing that COVID-19 science was vastly misrepresented on the Twitter platform, owing mostly to a large misinformation cluster that engaged in selective citation of scientific papers. Alongside this false consensus, we analyze the temporal prominence of the pro- and anti-science clusters, and we uncover the adaptation of decades-long anti-vaccination tropes to the COVID-19 context. Alexandros Efstratiou is an incoming Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public (UW CIP). His doctoral work examined the dynamics of intergroup and intragroup polarisation on online social media, with a focus on how these relate to the propagation of misinformation and hostility in these spaces. As part of his research agenda, he also examines social psychological phenomena at scale, as well as metascience and science communication, using computational social science tools. His current research focuses on outgroup misperceptions and outgroup-directed misinformation.

From tribes to tropes: Network polarisation and false consensus around COVID-19 science with Dr Alexandros Efstratiou. The COVID-19 pandemic was marked by a slew of misinformation around vaccine efficacy, non-pharmaceutical interventions, appropriate prophylactic and therapeutic treatments, and more. Though much of this misinformation has been attributed to low-quality sources, scientific findings themselves may have been weaponised to this end. In this talk, we cover recent work showing that COVID-19 science was vastly misrepresented on the Twitter platform, owing mostly to a large misinformation cluster that engaged in selective citation of scientific papers. Alongside this false consensus, we analyze the temporal prominence of the pro- and anti-science clusters, and we uncover the adaptation of decades-long anti-vaccination tropes to the COVID-19 context. Alexandros Efstratiou is an incoming Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public (UW CIP). His doctoral work examined the dynamics of intergroup and intragroup polarisation on online social media, with a focus on how these relate to the propagation of misinformation and hostility in these spaces. As part of his research agenda, he also examines social psychological phenomena at scale, as well as metascience and science communication, using computational social science tools. His current research focuses on outgroup misperceptions and outgroup-directed misinformation.

00:00:00 Welcome and introduction Prof. Maria-Grazia de Angelis, Chair Working Party on Thermodynamics, U. Edinburgh - UK Dr. Christoph Held, TU Dortmund - Germany Dr. Antoon ten Kate, Vice-Chair Working Party on Thermodynamics, ChemSpiration, Arnhem - Netherlands Prof. Boelo Schuur, EFCE Scientific Vice-President 00:06:34 Use of exergy for process retrofit and optimisation Dr. Raphaelle Thery, Laboratoire Génie Chimique, INP-ENSIACET, Toulouse - France 00:39:28 Role of (applied) thermodynamics in the area of refrigerants Prof. Fèlix Llovell, Dep. Chemical Engineering, Univ. Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona - Spain 01:20:44 Discussion and conclusion Prof. Maria-Grazia de Angelis, Chair Working Party on Thermodynamics Dr. Christoph Held, TU Dortmund - Germany Dr. Antoon ten Kate, Vice-Chair Working Party on Thermodynamics

00:00:00 Welcome and introduction Markus Busch, Chair Working Party on Polymer Reaction Engineering, TU Darmstadt - Germany Boelo Schuur, EFCE Scientific Vice-President 00:04:52 Progress in sustainability-driven polyolefin reaction engineering Pingwei Liu, Zhejiang University - China 00:45:45 Mathematical modeling for biodegradable polymers Alexandr Zubov, UCT Prague - Czech Republic 01:24:14 Polyolefin solutions for a sustainable future Ugur Agkün, LyondellBasell - Germany 02:14:24 Panel discussion and final remarks Markus Busch, Chair Working Party on Polymer Reaction Engineering Kristina Zentel, Secretary Working Party on Polymer Reaction Engineering

The transition towards a circular economy is essential for achieving sustainable development and addressing environmental challenges across Europe and beyond. The automotive sector is currently undergoing significant changes in this direction. Join this Euractiv Stakeholder Workshop to discuss the path towards a circular economy for the automotive sector and explore how stakeholders can collaborate to ensure the successful implementation of the End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) regulation. Speakers Jean-Philippe Bahuaud, CEO and President, The Future is NEUTRAL, Renault Group, SUEZ Fynn Hauschke, Policy Officer on Circular Economy & Waste, European Environmental Bureau Gaël de Rotalier, Policy Officer, DG Environment (ENVI) Stefan Schmerbeck, Head of future technologies, Public affairs and Sustainability, Volkswagen AG Moderated by Dave Keating, Euractiv

Enlargement policy is back at the top of the EU’s agenda after more than a decade. After the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, the granting of candidate status to Georgia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the launch of the Western Balkans Growth Plan, enlargement policy is experiencing a window of opportunity to overcome erstwhile fatigue in favour of tangible progress towards new members’ accession. Moldova and Georgia in particular show how Russia is actively counteracting the EU enlargement process, not only via its war of aggression in Ukraine and occupation of land in Georgia and Moldova, but also via interference in electoral campaigns. Question marks loom over Moldova’s and Georgia’s ability to fend off this interference as well as the EU’s ability to help these countries stay on the EU path. In this context, the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) and the Policy Management and Consulting Group (PMCG) hosted the public webinar “Elections in Georgia and Moldova: What Next for the Accession Path?” on 8 November. The event took place online via Zoom. SPEAKERS: - Elene Panchulidze, Research Coordinator, European Partnership for Democracy (EPD); - Iulian Groza, Executive Director, Institute for European Policies and Reforms (IPRE, Moldova); - Giselle Bosse, Associate Professor and Jean Monnet Chair, Maastricht University; - Moderated by Mariam Khotenashvili, Executive Director, Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA). This webinar reflected on the findings of TEPSA’s latest book “Enlargement and the Future of Europe: Views from the Capitals”, co-edited by Michael Kaeding, Johannes Pollak, and Paul Schmidt, and published by Springer. The book gathers over 60 leading experts in 41 European countries to examine how different national histories, policies, and corresponding public perceptions can influence engagement with the EU enlargement process. It is part of an annual series coordinated by TEPSA examining important European themes from national perspectives. To learn more about the TEPSA book, click here. TEPSA Website: https://www.tepsa.eu/ TEPSA Twitter: https://x.com/tepsaeu TEPSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tepsa.eu TEPSA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tepsabrussels/ TEPSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tepsaeu/ Editing: Hugh Evans Music: Alive, Wondershare Filmora X This video is co-funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme of the European Union Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Effective campaigns in support of LGBTI rights: How to avoid instrumentalisation and communicate without playing into polarisation? All over Europe and Central Asia, LGBTI people are used by different political players to gain power. Our opponents create and feed harmful and dangerous narratives about us and our struggles. Is it possible to communicate with our target audiences without playing their rules and not feeding into their narratives? To explore this topic, we invited three amazing activists to talk about their experiences. You can get the insights about the strategies used in Hungary, where Háttér Society used the so-called “anti-LGBT Referendum” to talk to their allies and in Spain, where La Intersession successfully campaigned for the rights of trans people and even prepared a guide: How we can change trans narratives collectively. Speakers: Alberto Abellán, La intersección, Spain Javier Vaquero, La intersección, Spain Luca Dudits, Háttér Society, Hungary The session took place online on 13 December, 2023.

Chinese online marketplace Temu will have until 21 October to answer European Commission questions on illegal products under the Digital Services Act (DSA). READ MORE : https://www.euronews.com/2024/10/11/temu-asked-by-the-eu-commission-to-clarify-measures-taken-against-illegal-products Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future #TechNews

Interview with Natia Kukuladze, Communications Commission, Georgia at the ITU Digital Skills Forum The ITU Digital Skills Forum is the core global event for the ITU membership and other stakeholders to discuss the most pressing needs that must be addressed to ensure that universal digital skills can be achieved, and the global digital skills gap be closed. Manama, Bahrain, 17 to 19 September 2024

Presenter: Ally Olotu, Ifakara Health Institute, Tanzania From the EMBL Conference: BioMalPar XX: biology and pathology of the malaria parasite Location: EMBL Heidelberg and Virtual Date: 21 - 23 May 2024

In the country of Georgia, around 80% of rural households consume wood for energy purposes. Basic wood stoves are the main heating system for a significant portion of Georgians living rurally, many of whom use old, inefficient stoves to cook and heat their homes. However, manufacturing and installing new energy efficient stoves is providing new jobs and skills for Georgian workers. You can view the roadmap mentioned in this story here: https://www.iea.org/reports/sustainable-bioenergy-for-georgia-a-roadmap #energyintelligence #energytransitions

Meet Phubber App: Georgia’s answer to the pre-owned fashion trend. This EBRD Star Venture start-up is revolutionising attitudes towards secondhand clothing. It connects over 240,000 buyers and sellers and encourages them to recycle and resell used fashion items. CEO Anano Dolaberidze’s passion for sustainability drives Phubber’s mission: combating fast fashion’s carbon footprint through this innovative platform. Discover how Phubber is growing the circular fashion economy in Georgia! Supported by the EBRD’s Small Business Impact Fund (Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, TaiwanBusiness – EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund and the USA)

Join us for a sesion from Groundswell 2024. AHDB's Amy Hughes chairs a session on outwintering practices, such as bale grazing, are gaining traction throughout the UK, with farmers increasingly adopting these systems. Those implementing these systems are citing cost reductions, improved soil carbon management, and enhanced animal health. Despite these reported benefits, there remains a lack of robust quality, performance, and financial data to substantiate these claims. In response to this need, AHDB has commissioned an economic assessment of seven farms participating in the Innovative Farmers field lab in collaboration with Pasture for Life. This initiative aims to shed light on the impacts of bale grazing across various locations, soil types, and herd sizes. Through the lens of clarity, community, and ownership we will discuss the implementation of outwintering strategies, exploring what’s driving those farmers that are making it work. Panellists included • Emily Grant, an independent consultant and facilitator. Her business, Forrit, specialises in helping sheep and beef producers develop resilient pasture-based farming systems. • Angus Nelless farms in a family partnership located in mid Northumberland. The cattle and sheep are Pasture for Life and Organic certified. • Francesca Cooper is co-Director of Nunwell Home Farm, a mixed regenerative farm raising pastured pork and eggs and grass fed beef on the historic Nunwell Estate on the Isle of Wight. Principles of Clarity, Community and Ownership: • Clarity: Defining clear goals for farming businesses and the lives of those who run them. • Community: The role of knowledge-sharing among farmers, researchers and industry experts to collectively improve outwintering techniques. • Ownership: How ownership of their decisions can/has empowered farmers when they are provided with the necessary support, resources and information. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheAHDB Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAHDB Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/agriculture-and-horticulture-development-board ABOUT AHDB AHDB is a statutory levy board. Our purpose is to be a critical enabler, to positively influence outcomes, allowing farmers, growers and others in the supply chain to be competitive, successful and share good practice. We equip levy payers with easy to use products, tools and services to help them make informed decisions and improve business performance. Established in 2008 and classified as a Non-Departmental Public Body, AHDB supports the following industries: meat and livestock (Beef, Lamb and Pork) in England; Dairy in Great Britain; and Cereals and Oilseeds in the UK. For further information visit www.ahdb.org.uk

Interview with Ekaterine Imedadze, Commissioner, Georgian National Communications Commission, at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1-4 July 2024. For further information: http://www.itu.int/gsr #ITUGSR

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In this video, former FSR research associate and co-founder of the Lights on Women initiative, Ilaria Bellacci, takes us back to the start of this groundbreaking project and shares insights into her career path and achievements at the Florence School of Regulation.

“The door for Georgia to become member of the EU is open. But if the government continues on the same track, this door will be closed. The government has to listen to the Georgian people and support their EU aspirations, said HR/VP Josep Borrell ahead of today’s FAC. Full transcript: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/foreign-affairs-council-press-remarks-high-representative-josep-borrell-upon-arrival-19_en

In the country of Georgia, around 80% of rural households consume wood for energy purposes. Basic wood stoves are their main heating system and with a significant portion of Georgians living rurally, the wood for these is often collected unsustainably. In February, an IEA delegation traveled to rural Georgia to see first-hand what this means for citizens and explore the possible solutions. You can view the roadmap mentioned in this story here: https://www.iea.org/reports/sustainable-bioenergy-for-georgia-a-roadmap

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

Interview with Kemisola Bolarinwa, CEO and Founder, NextWear Technology at the AI for Good Global Summit 2024. The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading action-oriented United Nations platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities. AI for Good is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the UN specialized agency for information and communication technology – in partnership with 40 UN sister agencies and co-convened with the government of Switzerland. Join the Neural Network! 👉https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/ The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to advance the SDGs using AI. 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.

Interview with Kemisola Bolarinwa, CEO and Founder, NextWear Technology at the AI for Good Global Summit. The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading action-oriented United Nations platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities. AI for Good is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the UN specialized agency for information and communication technology – in partnership with 40 UN sister agencies and co-convened with the government of Switzerland. Join the Neural Network! 👉https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/ The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to advance the SDGs using AI. 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.

In the framework of the WAREG 10th Anniversary event, the FSR Head of strategy and development, Ilaria Conti interviews Ivaylo Kastchiev, Director of Water and Sanitation services at EWRC (Bulgaria) to highlight the lessons learned in 10 years of WAREG and the challenges ahead.

Out with the old, and in with the new. Multiverse is a young group of architects specialising in post-industrial projects and breathing new life into old, abandoned Soviet-era buildings. Their latest project, Fabrika, is a case in point. Against all odds and doubts, they transformed an old sewing factory into a modern creative complex that hosts independent boutiques, start-up hubs, restaurants and co-working spaces. With support from the EBRD’s Advice for Small Businesses programme, we helped them improve their company’s branding and visibility, which boosted their market presence and gave them the opportunity to expand their projects. Thanks to donor support from the EBRD’s Small Business Impact Fund (Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, TaiwanBusiness – EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund and the USA).

In collaboration with the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI), the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance and the Department of Finance at the Lerner College of Business and Economics at the University of Delaware hosted its 2024 annual corporate governance symposium on 15 March 2024. Daniel Ferreira (London School of Economics and Political Science and ECGI) presented the paper, “Polarization, Purpose and Profit (Daniel Ferreira, Radoslawa Nikolowa) followed by a discussion from Shaun Davies (University of Colorado). For more information 👉 https://www.ecgi.global/events/2024-corporate-governance-symposium Read the paper here 👉 https://www.ecgi.global/sites/default/files/Paper%3A%20Polarization%2C%20Purpose%20and%20Profit.pdf

👉 Discover Victoria's favorite skills: Multilingualism and Entrepreneurship! Learn how she leverages language abilities to fuel her entrepreneurial journey from Georgia. Meet Victoria, a driven entrepreneur hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Georgia. Her passion for entrepreneurship was sparked by her remarkable language skills—she fluently speaks five languages, opening diverse avenues of opportunity. Victoria's linguistic prowess not only allows her to navigate different cultures and communities but also inspired her to establish I-can, an innovative online language school. Through this venture, she empowers others to embrace multilingualism, fostering connections and broadening horizons. In Georgia, Victoria recognises the importance of accessibility, particularly in remote mountain regions. She envisions a future where language opportunities are inclusive and accessible to all, driving economic growth and cultural exchange. Victoria's journey exemplifies the transformative power of language skills in unlocking global opportunities and nurturing entrepreneurial spirit. Join her in championing skills development for all! Vitoria’s voice is part of the newly launched #MySkills4You campaign, an initiative of the European Training Foundation to echo the voices of young citizens from the Southern and Eastern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans. As a crucial component of the European Year of Skills, #MySkills4You sheds light on the significance of skill investment in these regions. In collaboration with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR), the campaign extends its reach through networks of young European Ambassadors and EU Jeel Connectors from EU Neighbours South, East, and Western Balkans. Participation in this initiative is open to all, providing a platform for individuals to contribute their perspectives on skills. Join us in this collaborative endeavour towards advancing skills development. Let’s work together on skills! Learn more 👉 etf.europa.eu/myskills4you #EuropeanYearOfSkills #MySkills4You

Presenter: Sarah Auburn, Menzies School of Health Research, Australia From the EMBL Conference: BioMalPar XIX: biology and pathology of the malaria parasite Location / Virtual, Date: 23–25 May 2023

Join our very own Cecilia behind the scenes in Georgia and learn how we produce videos here at The #EBRD. We’re able to showcase our amazing projects and inspiring stories due to our fab Comms team. Here we take a look at the story of male nurses in Tbilisi… Who knew lunch wasn’t a thing on filming trips?! Filmed and edited by Emma Bentley

We asked the following experts and activists We live in an increasingly polarised world - how can we get the genie back in the bottle? Brian Eno Roberto Foa Sophie Vériter Hind Ziane Trine Demant Subscribe! ► http://bit.ly/2D8bwBDJOIN THE CONVERSATION!Website: http://www.debatingeurope.euTwitter: https://twitter.com/debatingeuropeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/debatingeurope

Georgia has a long-standing track record as an attractive investment destination thanks to its location, strong macroeconomic performance, high ease-of-doing-business ranking relative to its peers, and encouraging investment climate. As a reliable bridge between Europe and Asia, Georgia can help address global and regional challenges through its resilient macro-fiscal policies, structural reforms and infrastructure improvements, which have enhanced its international connectivity. The panel will focus on Georgia’s competitive edge, from its strategic location to burgeoning industries poised for global investment including transport, technology, tourism and renewable energy – and discuss how to foster sustainable economic growth in the country. Georgia is not just growing within its borders but also driving growth across the region, making it an attractive gateway for investors looking for opportunities where the continents meet. In 2023, Georgia was granted European Union (EU) candidacy status, a highly significant milestone on the path to EU integration, opening up even more opportunities for regional connectivity. Speakers: Alkis Drakinos, Director, Regional Head of Caucasus, EBRD Archil Gachechiladze, Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Georgia Levan Vepkhvadze, Executive Director, Business Association of Georgia Giorgi Tsikolia, Vice President, Lineate Levan Vepkhvadze, Executive Director, Business Association of Georgia

The second webinar of the working year in our series dedicated to the review of the Core Vocabularies took place on 09 April 2024, from 13:00 to 15:00 Brussels time. During this webinar, we reported on the ongoing maintenance of the Core Vocabularies and engaged with the SEMIC community. Specifically, we briefly touched up on editorial changes and bug fixes and precisely requested your input in specific issues raised on GitHub during the public review period. Lastly, we aimed to dedicate time to highlight and discuss the Style Guide blog article on mapping the Core Vocabularies to XML, which had just been published on Joinup. Agenda of the webinar: • Discuss the issue posted during the public review period • Discuss the Style Guide article on mapping

Paradoxe frappant : lorsqu’ils ont le choix, ils optent majoritairement pour des sessions individuelles ; celles où il y a le moins d’interactions avec d’autres personnes. Demandez-leur pourquoi et ils vous diront qu’ils n’ont pas le temps pour des sessions de groupe, ou qu’ils ont un besoin spécifique, qui nécessite des sessions en 1to1.. Mais ils vous mentent. Cette contradiction cache une réalité moins avouée : l'anxiété linguistique; limitant la progression des apprenants. D’où vient cette anxiété ? Quel est son impact sur l’apprentissage et les performances de l’entreprise ? Quelle approche faut-il adopter pour le bien-être des employés ? Découvrez comment Business Class a développé une méthode centrée sur l’apprenant, offrant un équilibre parfait entre développement personnel, compétences professionnelles et progression linguistique optimisée.

What’s it like to deliver a baby? Midwife Veriko Nadirashvil tells us how she looks after mothers during labour, and what it feels like when a baby is born. This video was filmed in Tbilisi, Georgia. If you’d like to find out more, we have a full-length video over on our main channel. #babies #nurse #midwife #tbilisi #tbilisigeorgia

Georgia has one of the lowest ratios of nurses to patients and nurses to physicians in Europe and lack of professional licensing for nurses. We’re promoting a better skilled and more inclusive workforce, by supporting the Government of Georgia in improving nurses and midwifery occupations through professional licensing and standards, and providing young women and men with the skills and training they need to thrive. Supported by the Action for Gender and Equality Multi Donor Fund (Japan, Lithuania and the TaiwanBusiness-EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund).

“For a while the idea of having a male nurse seemed unlikely” says Chief Nurse Ketevan Kavsadze. She spoke to us about what the gender balance is currently like, and how Georgia is tackling the shortage of nurses. We are promoting a better skilled, and more inclusive workforce, so that people like Ketevan can thrive at what they do best. With thanks to the Action for Equality and Gender Multi-Donor Fund: Japan, Lithuania, and the TaiwanBusiness-EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund. #tbilisi #tbilisigeorgia #healthcare #nursing #malenurse

Meet Boris Bendeliani, a twenty-year-old nurse working in Tbilisi, Georgia. He told us about how there used to be stigma surrounding men being nurses. This is because traditionally, it was only women who did the profession, but that's now changing. We are promoting a better skilled, and more inclusive workforce, so that people like Boris can thrive at what they do best. With thanks to the Action for Equality and Gender Multi-Donor Fund: Japan, Lithuania, and the TaiwanBusiness-EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund. #tbilisi #tbilisigeorgia #georgia #nursing #nurse #nurses #medicine

“Being a candidate country requires a new level of effort and increases the responsibilities of the government, opposition, and everybody. We welcome your strategic choice towards the EU”, said HR/VP Josep Borrell after the EU-Georgia Association Council with PM Kobakhidze Full remarks here: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/georgia-press-remarks-high-representative-josep-borrell-after-association-council_en

What is post-truth politics and why is it a threat? How does post-truth politics interact with populism? Does post-truth politics play a role in political polarisation? In this TEPSA Explainer in collaboration with the RECLAIM Project, Maximilian Conrad, Professor of Political Science at the University of Iceland and Project Leader of RECLAIM, explains the differences and similarities between populism, political polarisation, and post-truth politics. He also explores how they feed off one another to present a unique threat to liberal democracies around the world. Quality of information is crucial to the functioning of liberal democracy, and as part of the Horizon-funded Reclaiming Liberal Democracy in the Post-Factual Age (RECLAIM) project, a consortium of pan-European analysts and experts are investigating the impact of post-truth politics on liberal democracy in recent years, and looking for ways to mitigate it. ------------------- 00:07 - What is post-truth politics and why is it a threat? 01:36 - How does post-truth interact with populism? 02:50 - Does post-truth politics play a role in political polarisation? ------------------- TEPSA Website: https://www.tepsa.eu/ TEPSA Twitter: https://twitter.com/tepsaeu TEPSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tepsa.eu TEPSA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tepsabrussels TEPSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tepsaeu/ Editing: Hugh Evans Music: The Stratosphere, song by Adam Vitovský Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them

Greece is using revenue from the EU’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to embark on a ‘just transition’ in its coal regions. Our documentary highlights some of the initiatives in Western Macedonia, gauges the feelings of locals and assesses the effectiveness of youth engagement. This interview is part of ETS Human Stories, a series that reveals how the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) affects people’s lives and how this potential can be further boosted. It is a collaboration between Carbon Market Watch, the Green Tank (Greece), ZERO (Portugal) and Bond Beter Leefmilieu (Belgium). Landing page: https://etxtra.org/lifeetx-national-human-stories/

Solar Offgrid provides Paygo distributors with cloud IT infrastructure to connect energy and utility appliances (solar, water-pumps, stoves), payment methods (mobile money) and enterprise applications / application programming interface (API) services for the smooth management of Paygo lease and field operations. Pitching session from InnoEnergy’s The Business Booster 2023 in Amsterdam 18-19 October. Learn more about the event, download the full catalogue of innovations and register for the upcoming edition: https://tbb.innoenergy.com/

Women bus drivers in Georgia face harmful gender stereotypes and suffer from less access to work. This year marks a significant milestone for Georgia with the welcoming of Batumi's first female bus driver and a brand new electric bus fleet. “Many people said that I wouldn’t be able to do the job, and I did everything to break that stereotype,” says Lia. Together with the European Union and the E5P Fund, we're promoting gender equality and driving sustainable development forward.

We asked the following experts and activists We live in an increasingly polarised world - how can we get the genie back in the bottle? - Brian Eno Roberto Foa Sophie Vériter Hind Ziane Trine Demant Subscribe! ► http://bit.ly/2D8bwBDJOIN THE CONVERSATION!Website: http://www.debatingeurope.euTwitter: https://twitter.com/debatingeuropeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/debatingeurope

Running out of gift ideas? Check out BlueTabla, a Georgian home decor and gift manufacturer we’ve helped boost production and grow the product range. Colourful tablecloths, crockery adorned with the unique Georgian alphabet, and elegant scarves and pouffes—here you can find gifts for everyone on your list! Together with the European Union.

In the latest #ESMLunchTalk Moritz Schularick and ESM Chief Economist Rolf Strauch discuss: 1️⃣ Inflation + asset prices 2️⃣ Interest rate shocks 3️⃣ Propagation channels 4️⃣ Long-term impact of monetary policy 5️⃣ Med-term expectation on inflation + real interest rates

Session 2: Reality Check: What does it take to successfully solarise? Policy Regulatory perspectives from the world

👉 Discover Mariam’s favourite skills: Effective communication and teamwork! Listen to his insights on how Georgia is empowering youth skills development. Mariam, a student of International Law at Tbilisi State University, believes that the ability to communicate effectively and to work in a team are essential skills in today's world. In her opinion, effective communication serves as a cornerstone for articulating viewpoints and arguments with clarity and precision.  Mariam stresses the importance of strengthening these communication and teamwork skills within the Georgian community. In tackling global challenges, she emphasises the urgent need to combat disinformation within her country. Mariam’s voice is part of the newly launched #MySkills4You campaign, an initiative of the European Training Foundation to echo the voices of young citizens from the Southern and Eastern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans. As a crucial component of the European Year of Skills, #MySkills4You sheds light on the significance of skill investment in these regions. In collaboration with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR), the campaign extends its reach through networks of young European Ambassadors and EU Jeel Connectors from EU Neighbours South, East, and Western Balkans. Participation in this initiative is open to all, providing a platform for individuals to contribute their perspectives on skills. Join us in this collaborative endeavour towards advancing skills development. Let’s work together on skills! Learn more 👉 etf.europa.eu/myskills4you #EuropeanYearOfSkills #MySkills4You

Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Georgia at the Plenary Session of the 30th OSCE Ministerial Council, Skopje, North Macedonia, 30 November - 1 December 2023.

Although the evolution of listening patterns resulting from the advent of streaming platforms calls for a finer and renewed understanding of the drivers of song popularity, few studies have investigated the relationship between song popularity and the typicality of their lyrics in relation to a given canon. Using the set of songs that reached the top five spots of the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100 between 1999 and 2013 as our canon, we show that the more typical a song’s lyrics are as regards to that canon, the more weeks it will spend in the top five spots of the chart. However, this typicality has no significant effect on the highest spot the song will reach, nor on the speed at which it will reach that spot, nor on its trajectory within the chart. In this sense, we replicate and extend the works of North et al. (2020). We reached these results by using an innovative methodology to measure the typicality of song lyrics on several dimensions we identified, using dynamic and time-proof measures stemming from natural language processing research. Danilo C. Dantas is a full professor of marketing at HEC Montréal, where he is in charge of the graduate diploma in Management of Cultural Organizations. He is Vice-president of the Board of Jeunesses Musicales Canada and a member of the scientific committee of the OICRM (Interdisciplinary Observatory of Creation and Research in Music) of the Faculty of Music of the University of Montreal. His research interests include music marketing and digital marketing.

The EU Cancer Mission launched a new dialogue with young cancer survivors to better understand their specific needs and challenges in order to co-create initiatives that will help addressing them. More information: https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/eu-missions-horizon-europe/eu-mission-cancer_en

Interview with Ekaterine Imedadze, Commissioner, National Communications Commission, Georgia at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23), Dubai, UAE, 20 November to 15 December 2023. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int #ituwrc #radiocommunication #Itu

Food is a right for everyone, everywhere. EU programmes and funding of €18 billion over 5 years help improve food security all over the world. Overland EU 'solidarity lanes' have helped distribute 50 million tonnes of grain from Ukraine. Global food security is a top priority for the EU.

The e-Government Core Vocabularies are simplified, reusable and extensible data models that capture the fundamental characteristics of a data entity in a context-neutral fashion. Core vocabularies are a cornerstone element of semantic interoperability across public administrations as they provide a standardised approach for describing key concepts such as locations, businesses, organisations and natural persons. During the webinar we reviewed the issues raised on each respective GitHub page and discussed possible resolutions. We therefore invite you to contribute to the discussion on the GitHub pages: • CPEV: https://github.com/SEMICeu/Core-Public-Event-Vocabulary/issues • CLV: https://github.com/SEMICeu/Core-Location-Vocabulary/issues • CPV: https://github.com/SEMICeu/Core-Person-Vocabulary/issues • CBV: https://github.com/SEMICeu/Core-Business-Vocabulary/issues • CCCEV: https://github.com/SEMICeu/CCCEV/issues • CPSV-AP: https://github.com/SEMICeu/CPSV-AP/issues More information on SEMIC's Core Vocabularies can be found here: https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/collection/semic-support-centre/specifications#:~:text=Core%20Vocabularies%20(CoreVocs) The slides can be found on the Joinup event page: https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/collection/semic-support-centre/event/webinar-review-core-vocabularies If you want to be included in our mailing list to be notified of upcoming events, please contact us at the following address emiel.dhondt@pwc.com.

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is not only reshaping the security architecture of Europe, but is also influencing the EU’s position as a global actor. With rising tensions between the US and China, the EU will find itself in an increasingly bipolar world. The rules-based global order is challenged and strategic relations around the world are being redefined. Key states from the so-called ‘Global South’ are becoming more important for ‘the West’ in its move to isolate Russia and to address global challenges. Subscribe to EPRS Policy Podcasts: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/audio-podcasts.html See the paper publication behind this podcast: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_STU(2023)751428

Circularity and strategic materials: How can new approaches help us achieve net-zero? - Panel discussion Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea, Director, Circular Economy, DG ENV, European Commission Ignacio Calleja, Senior Advisor - Circular Economy, EIT Raw Materials Silvestre Pinho, Professor in Mechanics and Composites, Imperial College London Dario Croccolo, Full Professor & Head - Interdepartmental Centre for Industrial Research, University of Bologna Elena Gaura, Professor of Pervasive Computing, Director of Research Institute for Data Science and Emerging Technologies, Coventry University Ana Maria Bravo, Director, Public Affairs, IFF Moderator: David Matthews, International Editor, Science|Business

The Best Organic Restaurant/food service award went to Luftburg - Kolarik im Prater in Austria. Luftburg – Kolarik im Prater is the largest fully certified organic restaurant in the world with ecological and social sustainability at the heart of its philosophy. A winner of several Austrian prizes, it uses renewable energy and aims to minimize its environmental footprint wherever it can. The EU organic awards comprise 8 awards, acknowledging people, businesses and institutions that have developed innovative, sustainable projects around organic food and farming. More info: https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/farming/organic-farming/organic-action-plan/eu-organic-awards_en #EUOrganic

HR/VP Josep Borrell at the New York University School of Law on the new global order: We are facing the paradox of multipolarity without multilateralism. We must defend open economies, open societies and, yes, universal values.

This video talks through how to declare fertiliser closing stock in agfood for both Professional Fertiliser End Users and Fertiliser Economic Operators.

On 7-8 Sep HRVP @JosepBorrellF travelled to Tbilisi to discuss Georgia's EU accession, visit @EUMMGeorgia & deliver key messages: 🔹Georgia belongs to the European family 🔹The EU accession process needs to be a national endeavour 🔹EU will support Georgia every step of the way

HR/VP Josep Borrell press statement upon meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli GARIBASHVILI, 08 September 2023.

India has become one of the fastest-growing EV markets in the world. READ MORE : https://www.euronews.com/2023/09/01/why-are-electric-vehicles-growing-in-popularity-in-india Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future #Mobility

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Interview with Janet Adams, Chief Operating Officer, SingularityNET at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023, Geneva, Switzerland #aiforgood

Interview with Ben Goertzel, CEO and Founder, SingularityNET at AI for Good Global Summit 2023, Geneva #aiforgood

As teachers in England prepare to hold their biggest strike in a decade, we look at the differences in teachers' salaries across the continent. READ MORE : https://www.euronews.com/2023/07/05/teachers-pay-which-countries-pay-the-most-and-the-least-in-europe Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future #Work

The Annual Council Meeting 2023 took place on 7-8 June in Stockholm. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a turning point in European history. More than one year into the war, it is high time to go beyond crisis management mode and have a more long-term strategic look at how Europe can build the capacity and the global coalitions which are necessary to defend European interests in the world. The Annual Council Meeting 2023 in Stockholm will aim to offer both a very timely opportunity to discuss how Europeans have met the challenge of a war on its soil, and a strategic outlook at how Europe should handle the polycrisis of dire economic straits and global ripple effects as a result of the war. As such, the ACM will serve as an important reality check in which European decision-makers and opinion-shapers get to frankly exchange their ideas of the challenges and opportunities underlying this polycrisis. ---------------------------------------- Wednesday, 7th June 2023 OPENING REMARKS AND FRAMING Lykke Friis, Co-Chair, ECFR ECFR INSIGHTS: KEEPING AMERICA CLOSE, RUSSIA DOWN, AND CHINA FAR AWAY: HOW EUROPEANS NAVIGATE A COMPETITIVE WORLD Jana Puglierin, Head of the Berlin Office and Senior Policy Fellow, ECFR PANEL I: THE POWER OF CONTROL: ECONOMIC COERCION IN THE FUTURE GLOBAL SYSTEM Carl Bildt, Co-Chair, ECFR Arancha González Laya, Dean, Paris School of International Affairs Jim O’Brien, Head of the Office of Sanctions Coordination, Department of State, United States Jovita Neliupšienė, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lithuania Moderated by Jakob Hanke Vela, Brussels Playbook Author, POLITICO ECFR INSIGHTS: A CONVERSATION ON THE TURKISH ELECTIONS Sinan Ülgen, Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe Aslı Aydıntaşbaş, Associate Senior Policy Fellow, ECFR ECFR INSIGHTS: TRIBAL WARS: THE FOREIGN POLICY OF A POLARIZED POWER Jeremy Shapiro, Research Director, ECFR PANEL II: FOREIGN POLICY OF A POLARIZED AMERICA: WHAT THE 2024 US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COULD MEAN FOR EUROPE AND THE WORLD Alexander Soros, Chair, Open Society Foundations Alexander Stubb, Professor & Director, European University Institute Alexander Velez-Green, former National Security Advisor to Senator Josh Hawley Nathalie Loiseau, Member of the European Parliament Moderated by Majda Ruge, Senior Policy Fellow, ECFR ---------------------------------------- Annual Council Meeting 2023, Day 1 | European Council on Foreign Relations playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6xUL9_9MA-1_1MvS4Gxa8EZKKClXj0m https://ecfr.eu

The Annual Council Meeting 2023 took place on 7-8 June in Stockholm. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a turning point in European history. More than one year into the war, it is high time to go beyond crisis management mode and have a more long-term strategic look at how Europe can build the capacity and the global coalitions which are necessary to defend European interests in the world. The Annual Council Meeting 2023 in Stockholm will aim to offer both a very timely opportunity to discuss how Europeans have met the challenge of a war on its soil, and a strategic outlook at how Europe should handle the polycrisis of dire economic straits and global ripple effects as a result of the war. As such, the ACM will serve as an important reality check in which European decision-makers and opinion-shapers get to frankly exchange their ideas of the challenges and opportunities underlying this polycrisis. ---------------------------------------- Wednesday, 7th June 2023 OPENING REMARKS AND FRAMING Lykke Friis, Co-Chair, ECFR ECFR INSIGHTS: KEEPING AMERICA CLOSE, RUSSIA DOWN, AND CHINA FAR AWAY: HOW EUROPEANS NAVIGATE A COMPETITIVE WORLD Jana Puglierin, Head of the Berlin Office and Senior Policy Fellow, ECFR PANEL I: THE POWER OF CONTROL: ECONOMIC COERCION IN THE FUTURE GLOBAL SYSTEM Carl Bildt, Co-Chair, ECFR Arancha González Laya, Dean, Paris School of International Affairs Jim O’Brien, Head of the Office of Sanctions Coordination, Department of State, United States Jovita Neliupšienė, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lithuania Moderated by Jakob Hanke Vela, Brussels Playbook Author, POLITICO ECFR INSIGHTS: A CONVERSATION ON THE TURKISH ELECTIONS Sinan Ülgen, Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe Aslı Aydıntaşbaş, Associate Senior Policy Fellow, ECFR ECFR INSIGHTS: TRIBAL WARS: THE FOREIGN POLICY OF A POLARIZED POWER Jeremy Shapiro, Research Director, ECFR PANEL II: FOREIGN POLICY OF A POLARIZED AMERICA: WHAT THE 2024 US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COULD MEAN FOR EUROPE AND THE WORLD Alexander Soros, Chair, Open Society Foundations Alexander Stubb, Professor & Director, European University Institute Alexander Velez-Green, former National Security Advisor to Senator Josh Hawley Nathalie Loiseau, Member of the European Parliament Moderated by Majda Ruge, Senior Policy Fellow, ECFR ---------------------------------------- Annual Council Meeting 2023, Day 1 | European Council on Foreign Relations playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6xUL9_9MA-1_1MvS4Gxa8EZKKClXj0m https://ecfr.eu

Construct2 is one of 10 finalists of the ETF Green Skills Award 2023. Construct2, a vocational college in Georgia established through a public-private partnership, offers specialised programmes that cater to the needs of the construction sector. With a focus on sustainability, Construct2 has successfully trained bricklayers in the use of aerated concrete blocks, leading to high employment rates for graduates and driving the adoption of these eco-friendly building materials in the Georgian construction industry. 👉 Read more about this story: https://europa.eu/!H88nQY 📥 Vote for your favourite story: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/GoGreen ℹ️ Learn more about all 10 finalists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYK8JpvJRLjj2IgKfnulRoAJRk8szwVEK #EuropeanYearofskills #skills4change

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day

Politics in the US has become ever more polarised and opinion polls show that American societal values are undergoing a period of accelerating change. Leading pollster, political consultant and commentator, Frank Luntz, discusses these changes and what is driving them. He also assesses the prospects of the political centre-ground in the US being rebuilt. Finally, he considers the possible candidates in next year’s presidential election and offers predictions on the likely victor. About the Speaker: Frank Luntz is among the highest profile political pollsters and commentators in the United States. His Instant Response focus group technique has been profiled on 60 Minutes, Good Morning America (on Election Day), and on PBS's award-winning Frontline. He has been a guest on most of the United States’ leading talk shows and he has written for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Financial Times, The Times of London, and The Washington Post. Frank has also worked for more than 50 Fortune 500 companies and CEOs and is a past winner of The Washington Post's coveted Crystal Ball award for being the most accurate pundit. Recorded on the 26th of May 2023

For more information, please see the event page: https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/docs/h2020-funding-guide/other/event230530.html

Listen to Jim Yang (Senior Adviser at Norwegian Digitalisation Agency) to hear what he thinks about the sharing and reuse of specifications, the once-only principle and the importance of reusing Authority Tables. Host: Giorgia Lodi To find out more about SEMIC’s activities related to Core Vocabularies and other specifications, visit the SEMIC Support Centre: https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/collection/semic-support-centre/specifications

How can national leadership help end human trafficking? Georgia makes a significant effort in capacity building of practitioners to ensure efficacy in identifying and protecting victims and holding perpetrators responsible.

On March 7 and 8, thousands of Georgians took to the streets of Tbilisi to protest against a controversial draft law on “foreign agents”, which would require any NGO or media who receive over 20% of their funding from abroad to be included in a special registry and submit a financial declaration. Failure to do so would be punishable. Protesters argued this is a Russian-style legislation that would suppress freedoms in the country and hamper its EU integration path. The widespread protest against it led to the withdrawal of the draft law by Georgia’s ruling party. While the situation has stabilized since, the anger of the Georgians has deeper roots and reveals that the population is fed up with the political crisis and the government’s links with Russia. What are the chances for the people to influence Georgia’s path to the desired future? How is the government handling the reforms process for the EU accession process? What role does Russia play in Tbilisi? How does it affect the government’s stance on the reforms and war in Ukraine? Guests: 🢒 Jaba Devdariani, Soliciting Editor, Civil Georgia 🢒 Régis Genté, Caucasus and Central Asia correspondent, Le Figaro, RFI (Radio France Internationale), France 24 🢒 Katarina Mathernova, Deputy Director General, DG Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, European Commission Chaired by Pavel Slunkin, Visiting Fellow, Wider Europe programme, ECFR Event page: https://ecfr.eu/event/georgias-fight-for-its-future-understanding-recent-protests-in-tbilisi-and-the-rift-between-the-government-and-the-wider-population/

The e-Government Core Vocabularies are simplified, reusable and extensible data models that capture the fundamental characteristics of a data entity in a context-neutral fashion. Core vocabularies are a cornerstone element of semantic interoperability across public administrations as they provide a standardised approach for describing key concepts such as locations, businesses, organisations and natural persons. The Core Vocabularies in question were the Core Person Vocabulary (CPV), the Core Business Vocabulary (CBV) and the Core Criterion & Core Evidence Vocabulary (CCCEV). During the webinar we reviewed the issues raised on each respective GitHub page and discussed possible resolutions. We therefore invite you to contribute to the discussion on the GitHub pages: • CPV: https://github.com/SEMICeu/Core-Person-Vocabulary/issues • CBV: https://github.com/SEMICeu/Core-Business-Vocabulary/issues • CCCEV: https://github.com/SEMICeu/CCCEV/issues More information on SEMIC's Core Vocabularies can be found here: https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/collection/semic-support-centre/specifications#:~:text=Core%20Vocabularies%20(CoreVocs) If you want to be included in our mailing list to be notified of upcoming events, please contact us at the following address emiel.dhondt@pwc.com.

1. Sağlık ve İklim Değişikliği Kongresi kapsamında gerçekleşen oturumda, fosil yakıt kullanımı ve dolayısıyla hava kirliliğinin insan sağlığına etkileri üzerinde durulmuştur. HEAL-Sağlık ve Çevre Birliği’nin 2019 yılı verilerini baz alarak hazırladığı “Türkiye’de Kronik Kömür Kirliliği” raporunun sunumu ile birlikte santral bazlı kirliliğin ekonomik ve sağlık etkileri tartışılıp, küresel düzeyde fosil yakıtlardan kademeli çıkış için uygulanan politikalardan bahsedilmiştir. Son olarak, sağlık sektörü bileşenlerinin fosil yakıtlardan çıkış sürecine sağlayabilecekleri destek ve karar verici mekanizmaları etkileme yolları üzerinde durulmuştur.

Following an election in October 2022, and under the shadow of the storming of the Presidential compound in Brasilia on 8 January 2023 by supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva (President Lula) took office as President of Brazil. In this address, Robert Muggah, co-Founder of the Igarape Institute, a leading Brazilian think tank, examines what the Lula Presidency might mean for Brazil and for the wider region and reflects on the challenges and opportunities that Brazil and President Lula may face in an increasingly polarised world. This event was organised in conjunction with the Embassy of Ireland in Brazil.  About the Speaker:  Robert Muggah specializes in security, cities, climate action and digital transformation. He co-founded the Igarapé Institute, a think and do tank focused on human, digital and climate security. He also co-founded the SecDev Group, a data science company committed to detecting and deterring cyber threats and building digital resilience. Robert is also a senior adviser to McKinsey, a fellow at Princeton, the Graduate Institute (Geneva), the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and is non-resident faculty at Singularity University. Robert also advises the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Cities, its annual Global Risk Report and the Global Parliament of Mayors. He earned a DPhil at the University of Oxford.  Recorded on the 31st of January 2023

The UITP public transport benefits animation shows how public transport makes our cities, our economy, our lives and our planet better. The animation is part of the public transport benefits toolbox which contains brochures, posters, visuals and much more. Visit https://www.uitp.org/pt-benefits/ to find assets that help you communicate the benefits of public transport to the public, policy makers and other stakeholders.

Luca Medici, Head of Aircraft System Integration, Leonardo Spa at the EASA Rotorcraft & VTOL Symposium 2022 More info https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/events/easa-rotorcraft-and-vtol-symposium-2022

UN Climate Change on Twitter: twitter.com/UNFCCC UN Climate Change on Instagram: instagram.com/UNclimatechange UN Climate Change on Facebook: facebook.com/UNclimatechange The UNFCCC secretariat (UN Climate Change) is the United Nations entity tasked with supporting the global response to the threat of climate change. UNFCCC stands for United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Convention has near universal membership (197 Parties) and is the parent treaty of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The main aim of the Paris Agreement is to keep the global average temperature rise this century as close as possible to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The UNFCCC is also the parent treaty of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. The ultimate objective of all three agreements under the UNFCCC is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that will prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system, in a time frame which allows ecosystems to adapt naturally and enables sustainable development. #Shorts #UNClimateChange

As part of our Talking Geopolitics Podcast Series, we have talked to Ambassador Pawel Herczynski, Head of the Delegation to Georgia. We discussed the current state of EU-Georgia cooperation in security and defence policy, as well as possible avenues to strengthen it against the backdrop of growing Russian aggression in Eastern Europe. We touched upon the European Union's role in conflict settlement, more specifically the stabilising role of the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) near the Administrative Boundary Lines between the two breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Mr. Ambassador Pawel Herczynski also provided insights into the potential future participation of Georgia in PESCO projects and the preparedness of Georgia against cyber attacks.

Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Georgia at the Plenary Session of the 29th OSCE Ministerial Council, Łódź, Poland, 1-2 December 2022.

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The e-Government Core Vocabularies are simplified, re-usable and extensible data models that capture the fundamental characteristics of a data entity in a context-neutral fashion. More information can be found on the Joinup page: https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/collection/semantic-interoperability-community-semic/solution/e-government-core-vocabularies/about This is a webinar focused on Reviewing the issues for Core Location, Core Public Organisation and Core Public Event. Please find below the highlights of the webinar: Introduction 00:00 Core Location 05:20 Core Public Organisation 41:51 Core Public Event 01:11:32 Conclusion 1:50:04 The latest information on the core vocabularies can be found on GitHub. Under their respective repositories. https://github.com/SEMICeu If you want to be included in our mailing list for coming events, please contact us at the following address william.maria.verbeeck@pwc.com.

With over 850 guests from 21 countries and 64 experts from 17 countries, the three-day 18th Salzburg Europe Summit was a success in the Salzburg Congress. Find here the recording of the session We are Europe - young Europeans discuss their Future 23rd October 2022 | Salzburg Congress Maka Botchorishvili, Chairwoman of the Committee on EU-Integration of the Parliament, Georgia Simona Cojocaru, State Secretary for Security Policy and International Relations, Ministry of Defence, Romania Franziska Davies, Historian, History of Eastern and Southeastern Europe at Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Germany Vasyl Khymynets, Ambassador of Ukraine in Austria Vytautas Landsbergis, Icon of the Independence Movement of Lithuania, frm. President of State, frm. President of Parliament, Lithuania Lukas Mandl, Member of the European Parliament, Committee on Foreign Policy, Subcommittee on Security and Defence, Austria Katarina Mathernova, Dep. Director General Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, Head of Ukraine Support Group, European Commission Rudolf Striedinger, General, Chief of the General Staff of the Austrian Armed Forces MODERATION Raffaela Schaidreiter, EU correspondent, Head of the ORF correspondent office in Brussels Russia's war against Ukraine has updated the discussion that started in 2014 about the possible accession of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia. The attitude of the EU member states to this question varies. Especially with regard to the accession processes of the six Western Balkan countries, which have been dragging on for many years. New opportunities beyond full membership to participate in joint programs such as in the common foreign, security and defense policy as well as in the areas of research, energy, transport or climate protection are being discussed. In the spirit of a New Enlargement, a model is to be found that enables the countries to be closely linked to the European Union even before full membership. In any case, there is agreement that the three candidate countries will continue to consistently pursue the fulfillment of the criteria for democracy, human rights and the rule of law, as well as stepping up the fight against corruption. In this IRE forum we can expect an exciting discussion of the current situation between representatives of the European Commission, the European Parliament and high representatives of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia. Find all information on the 18th Salzburg Europe Summit 2022 here: www.salzburg-europe-summit.eu Video: ZUPMedia | Florian Zöchling - www.zup-media.at/

At COP 27, countries come together to take action towards achieving the world’s collective climate goals as agreed under the Paris Agreement and the Convention. Building on the outcomes and momentum of COP 26 in Glasgow last year, nations are expected to demonstrate at COP 27 that they are in a new era of implementation by turning their commitments under The Paris Agreement into action. The conference will take place from 6-18 November 2022 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Heads of State and Government will attend the Sharm el-Sheikh Climate Implementation Summit on 7 and 8 November. A high-level segment primarily attended by Ministers will take place from 15-18 November. -- UN Climate Change on Twitter: twitter.com/UNFCCC UN Climate Change on Instagram: instagram.com/UNclimatechange UN Climate Change on Facebook: facebook.com/UNclimatechange The UNFCCC secretariat (UN Climate Change) is the United Nations entity tasked with supporting the global response to the threat of climate change. UNFCCC stands for United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Convention has near universal membership (197 Parties) and is the parent treaty of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The main aim of the Paris Agreement is to keep the global average temperature rise this century as close as possible to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The UNFCCC is also the parent treaty of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. The ultimate objective of all three agreements under the UNFCCC is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that will prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system, in a time frame which allows ecosystems to adapt naturally and enables sustainable development. #COP27 #UNClimateChange