|
Publications for young people
 There are many publications available from the European Commission, and you will find details at http://www.ec.europa.eu/publications/ and
On this site you can find booklets, brochures etc. that explain as simply as possible what the European Union is and what its main policies are. These publications are written by the European Commission to help and inform the general public. There are also publications specifically targeted to young audiences at http://www.ec.europa.eu/publications/young/index_en.htm. Many of these are available in downloadable form from the Publications website.
Printed copies of the publications on the Publications site are normally distributed free of charge, subject to availability. Selected publications can be obtained from the Delegation to the European Commission in Canberra. Please send an email to delegation-australia@ec.europa.eu or fill in the form
Other comic strips are available from the European Parliament, for example
 Set in the European Parliament and the fictitious country Fang Dong, "Operation Red Dragon" is the fictional story of Elisa Correr, an MEP who gets embroiled in a risky and fascinating adventure whilst in pursuit of her parliamentary activities.
European Parliamentarians do not generally lead such dangerous lives as Elisa Correr, nevertheless you can learn about the the work of an MEP, the ALDE political group, the European Parliament and the other European Institutions through this story.
New instalments will be available for download every week from this site. So come back to follow the adventures of Elisa Correr.
The aim of the comic strip is to illustrate the activities and processes of the European Parliament in a more accessible and enjoyable format than studying text books about the EU. Enjoy !
Below are a selection of the publications available from the European Commission's Publications website.
 Europa Diary http://www.europadiary.eu/docs/Edito_uk.pdf |
 * Let's explore Europe !
New illustrated book for children (roughly 9 to 12 years old) with a lively overview of Europe : its climate, geography; wildlife, history, famous people and the EU. 44 pages A4. Available in EN. Published in 19 languages.
Download Let's Explore Europe
NA-63-04-359-**-C
Web-edition with quizzes http://europa.eu/europago/explore |
|
 What scorching weather!
Catalogue no: KH6405838ENC
FREE publication
20 pp
published 2005 |
Key facts and figures about the European Union
European Commission
Manuscript completed in February 2004
2004 - 79 pp. - 22.2 x 26.2 cm
Catalogue number: NA-56-03-772-EN-C
The European Union (EU) covers a large part of the continent of Europe. In May 2004, its membership increased from 15 to 25. When two more countries join in 2007, the EU will have a population of nearly half a billion.
The European Union aims to be a fair and caring society. All EU countries are committed to peace, democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights, and they work together to promote these values in the wider world.
To become more competitive and prosperous, the EU is creating new and better jobs and giving its citizens new skills. In partnership with its near neighbours, the EU is also working to spread prosperity and democratic progress beyond its borders.
This booklet sets out many basic facts about the European Union, and presents up-to-date figures in a series of clear and entertaining graphs and illustrations. |
Travelling in Europe - 2009
European Commission
2009 - Map-leaflet
folded: 22.5 x 10.5 cm - flat: 73,5 x 45 cm
Catalogue No: NA-62-04-688-EN-C
Europe: a continent with thousands of years of history, a rich cultural heritage and some of the world's most beautiful scenery. So much for the traveller to discover! What's more, the European Union (EU) has done a lot to make travelling in Europe simpler. Within the EU, you can cross most borders without being checked and the euro makes it easier to shop around for bargains.
If you drive, your driving licence and motor insurance policy issued in an EU country are valid in the other countries, and you can use your mobile phone everywhere.
Travelling in Europe 2005 is also published on the internet in an extended version, which provides links to more detailed information on the subjects covered: europa.eu.int/abc/travel |
Europe in 12 lessons by Pascal Fontaine
European Commission
Manuscript completed in October 2003
2003 - 62 pp. - 16.2 x 22.9 cm
Catalogue number: NA-46-02-662-EN-C
What purpose does the EU serve? Why and how was it set up? How does it work? What has it already achieved for its citizens, and what new challenges does it face today? As it expands to embrace 25 or 30 countries, how must the European Union change? In an age of globalisation, can the EU compete successfully with other major economies? Can Europe continue to play a leading role on the world stage?
These are just some of the questions Pascal Fontaine - EU expert and former university lecturer - explores in this fascinating booklet. Clear, readable and fully updated in 2003, Europe in 12 lessons is the successor to his very popular Europe in 10 points.
|
Let me tell you a secret about the environment
Manuscript completed in August 2002
Catalogue number: NA-43-02-963-EN-C The story of Tom, who falls asleep in his favourite cupboard and ends up discovering important secrets, together with his friend Lila the fox. Educational booklet designed to interest children aged 6-10 in environmental questions. |
What me, racist !? (comic strip)
Manuscript completed in June 1998
Catalogue number: CM-11-97-576-EN-C The European Union is determined to combat discrimination on grounds of sex, race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. This humorously written and informative pamphlet has been designed for teachers to use when addressing the subject of racism with young people. |
The raspberry ice cream war (comic strip)
Manuscript completed in November 1997
Catalogue number: CM-10-97-130-EN-C A peaceful Europe without frontiers - Christine, Max and Paul take it for granted. Until a mysterious home page on the Internet pitches our three heroes into a land long before our time. Here, there are still guards at the city gate and every summer the raspberry ice cream war breaks out anew. The people in this country need a good lesson in democracy and Europe. Christine, Max and Paul arrive just in time to help. |
Hello Europe - A youth guide to Europe and the European Union (CD-Rom)
Manuscript completed in 2000
Catalogue number: NC-27-00-912-EN-Z Multi-media CD-ROM for young people, intended in particular as a support for teaching in secondary schools and early university years. Fully illustrated with pictures, videos, sound, hyperlinks and numerous search facilities. 1700 pages of factual information about all EU actions and policies and the EU institutions and history, as well as the geography and way of life for each of the 15 EU Member States and the 11 countries applying to become members. To be published in all 11 EU languages. |
Troubled Waters
Created by Dominique David, Rudi Miel and Cristina Cuadra García, "Troubled Waters" is a comic strip issued to bring the European Parliament to life. It explains the role and the workings of the European Parliament and provides an interesting insight into the lives of Euro-parliamentarians.
This fictional story also deals with the specific powers of the European Parliament, as well as its role as co-legislator.
For the full comic strip, click on image.
The European Parliament online http://www.europarl.eu.int/ |
|
Mathias and Amadou - Teaching Manual
available from the Development website at : Development Publications The major challenge for the next 25 years is to reduce by half the intolerable poverty in the world.
The adults striving to achieve this will without doubt not see their efforts through to the end. Our children have to take over the task. They who spontaneously know about sharing have to be helped by us to discover and understand why and how, each and every one, wherever they may be, whatever their means… can contribute to building a better world in which the North and South unite their destiny.
Education is one of our main priorities. This is why we have created an illustrated book designed to explain very simply to young Europeans aged 6 to 8 what development co-operation is all about and what the European Union is doing in this area. It is titled “Mathias and Amadou”.
To help you - as parents, teachers and educators – to help our children to discover this book, we also wanted to compile a brief teaching manual detailing a little of the reality hidden behind the 16 original storyboards. |
 Europe on the move - History of the European Union
Manuscript completed in March 2001 Catalogue number: NA-32-00-887-EN-P
This is a wall chart in A1 format, 59x84 cm, which can be used as a teaching aid for 11-16 year-olds. The chart is richly illustrated with drawings, photos and brief texts. It contains a timeline presenting the 25 most important events in the European integration process from World War II until 2001, together with other general cultural and historical events from the period. It thus gives an introduction to the nature and main policies of the EU. The wall chart is designed specially to be read when it is hanging on a wall - it cannot be read on the Internet.
Maps can be obtained at
http://www.ec.europa.eu/publications/maps/index_en.htm
Posters can be obtained from
http://www.ec.europa.eu/publications/posters/index_en.htm
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Time in Canberra |
|
|
Time in Brussels |
|
|
|
|
