On 26 July all European bloggers are invited to the Council of European Union in Brussels

On 26 July the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union will organize an event in Brussels bringing together European bloggers. 

Citizen participation is at the heart of European politics. New digital social platforms can facilitate citizen participation, while citizen journalism and social media make the discourse in European issues accessible.

The meeting will be web-streamed and recorded, while Wi-Fi connectivity will allow on-line participation. The discussion will be structured around the four thematic priorities of the Presidency: 

• Europe, more efficient and sustainable
• Europe, with a better performing and growth economy
• Europe, more relevant to its citizens, with solidarity and social cohesion
• Europe in the world, closer to its neighbors.

Starting from today those wishing to participate may register for the event!

Twitter hashtag:  #cy2012eublogs

Bilateral Business Summits

ProMexico, the Mexican Government's investment and trade promotion trust organises its bilateral business summits for companies from Central and Eastern Europe interested in the Mexican market. The next main event for the German speaking world takes place in Cologne on 3-5 June 2012. 

Companies interested to participate can register at : Bilateral Business Summit registration. A final event will take place on 27-28 September in León, Guanajuato, Mexico.

More information about the programme.

More information about the Bilateral Business Summit Series.

Registrations for the 1rst Digital Agenda Assembly are now open!

The first Digital Agenda Assembly will take place in Brussels on 16-17 June 2011. The event will address key topics relating to information and communications technologies and their impacts on society and economy. The annual Digital Assembly will bring together Member States, EU institutions, citizens' representatives and industry and it will support the Digital Agenda for Europe by assessing progress, identifying challenges and stimulating contributions.

The main objectives of the Assembly are to:

•Assess progress to date on delivery towards the Digital Agenda's goals and actions and seek ways to improve delivery;
•Identify challenges ahead for the implementation of the Digital Agenda and for the information society in general;
•Mobilise stakeholders' actions to make further progress and address challenges.

Registrations and more information