Follow this page to stay tuned regarding 2017 events marking the 60th Anniversary of the Treaties of Rome & 30th Anniversary of ERASMUS programme in NYC
The Treaties of Rome were signed by six member states - Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg and the Netherlands - in 1957 in order "to lay the foundations of an ever closing union among the peoples of Europe". This was an important milestone for Europe, and precursor to the foundation of the European Union. The 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome is a celebration of this historic momen
Culture is crucial in diplomacy. Culture brings people closer, prevents conflicts and helps wounds to heal. This is why, this week the EU ministers agreed on an EU strategy for international cultural relations http://europa.eu/!Wq93qh
Join intersex model/activist Hanne Gaby Odiele for the next talk on issues in focus - Facebook Live starting at 6:30PM (EST) on Thursday 1 June.
05/12/2017
- Guests from the diplomatic community celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the with EU High Rep Federica Mogherini Mogherini and Secretary-General Guterres. NYC's iconic Empire State Building was lit in EU flag colors to mark the occasion - 8 May.
Guests from the diplomatic community celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the European Union at a reception with EU High Representative Mogherini and UN Secretary-General Guterres. NYC's iconic Empire State Building was lit in EU flag colors to mark the occasion - 8 May.
The European Union has come incredibly far in eliminating trade barriers, making legislation open up for the free movement of people and services so that all of Europe can actually function not only as a single market but almost as a single if not a state, then at least a community of states. --Bjarke Ingels
Today is ! What comes to your mind when you think of the European Union? On which values is the based? We have asked the EU Ambassadors in Geneva. Have a look at our video & share if you like it!
Happy Europe Day 🇪🇺 "The choice of a more just, more secure and more equal Europe belongs to all of us." (Federica Mogherini)
05/09/2017
Happy ! Check out the Empire State Building in colours last night
04/27/2017
- to mark Europe Day and to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Treaties of Rome this year, on Monday, 8 May, New York City’s iconic landmark, the Empire State Building will be lit in blue and yellow, the colours of the European Union flag. Earlier in the month, on Friday, 5th May, a two week-long festival of new European cinema, Panorama Europe 2017, will kick-off with screenings at the Museum of the Moving Image http://eu-un.europa.eu/europe-day-2017-empire-state-building-eu-colours/
What does it mean to be an Irish-European-New Yorker? Colum McCann shares his insights on .
"The more nuance we can bring to our identity, the more nuance we can bring to our politics, the more nuance we can bring to our ideas. In fact, that seems to me to be part of the European Project for the past 60 years." – Colum McCann, author of "Let the Great World Spin"
Watch a little video of Austrian Cultural Forum New York sound exhibition "Homages", a collaboration between musikprotokoll and the ACFNY, featuring also a glimpse of the Talea Ensemble concert on the opening night, for all those who were not able to see it in person or simply want to relive this unique experience!
04/04/2017
-- Graduate Center, CUNY European Union at the UN – New York invite you to “Crisis Mode? Consequences of the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants.” The panel, held in Elebash Recital Hall (365 Fifth Avenue) on April 5, 6:15pm -- RSVP: [email protected] http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/…
New York Declaration on Refugees and Migrants, Apr 5, 6:15pm, CUNY Graduate Center
Growing as a Global Actor: marking at the & across the world & a glimpse ahead to next week --