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- Ages 15 and over
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- Citizens' rightsEU history
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- VideoFactsheet
Equal rights in the EU have come a long way, but the Covid-19 pandemic could put them at risk. Watch our video for some of the milestones.
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on women, who account for the majority of workers in essential services, including healthcare, personal care and sales.
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Youth Hub - European Parliament
Whatever you’re looking for, there is something for you happening at the European Parliament - and everyone is invited.
Art in Democracy - Pedagogical Kit
This pedagogical kit aims to provide educators with practical guidance for the exhibition Art in Democracy.
Educational toolkit to help fight gender stereotypes in primary school
This toolkit has been developed for primary school teachers and primary school young learners (6-7 years old). It aims to support teachers to organise discussions in the classroom to effectively address gender stereotypes, based on the example of the transport sector.
Educational toolkit to help fight gender stereotypes in secondary school
This toolkit has been developed for secondary school teachers and secondary school young learners (14–15 years old). It aims to support teachers to organise discussions in the classroom to effectively address gender stereotypes, based on the example of the transport sector.
EU Customs Union – 50 years young
In 2018, the European Union celebrated the 50th anniversary of the EU Customs Union.
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EU Democracy in Action - Have Your Say with the European Citizens’ Initiative
Do your students want to help change the world? The 'EU Democracy in Action’ Toolkit encourages students to take an active role in European issues with four interactive lessons on democracy in the EU and the European Citizens’ Initiative.
EU strategy on the rights of the child
The European Commission is presenting the first ever Child Rights Strategy to ensure protection and support to all children, regardless of background,...
General Data Protection Regulation
Your private data is now protected, thanks to GDPR, the EU's new data privacy law.
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EU & ME Quiz
This online quiz has been created for secondary school pupils to help them understand the basics about the EU.
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"Yooki and the Union of the Forest" educational package
Would you like your pupils to learn the basics about the European Union, but feel the subject may be too complex for them? Let them meet Yooki the firefly and his animal friends!
Art in Democracy - Pedagogical Kit
This pedagogical kit aims to provide educators with practical guidance for the exhibition Art in Democracy.
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EU & ME
If you are between 15 and 18, or are a secondary school teacher interested in finding out about the European Union and what it does for you, then this publication is for you.
EU Customs Union – 50 years young
In 2018, the European Union celebrated the 50th anniversary of the EU Customs Union.
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EU Democracy in Action - Have Your Say with the European Citizens’ Initiative
Do your students want to help change the world? The 'EU Democracy in Action’ Toolkit encourages students to take an active role in European issues with four interactive lessons on democracy in the EU and the European Citizens’ Initiative.
EU Timeline
Take a trip back in time to discover important moments in history, inventions, major events in sport and society and more… many of which made the EU w...
Europe Through the Generations - short versions
Short versions of the film produced by the Council of the EU for Europe Day, 9 May 2015, inspired by Victoria Martín de la Torre's book: 'Europe, a le...