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If you want to know about what the EU does, how it all started and how it works, or if you want to debate EU policies more in details, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.    

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Analysing statistics data at country or at regional level can highlight differences and similarities across the EU or within countries. Explore statistics in your country or region and compare with other countries or regions in the European Union with our thematic interactive publications!

The EU has 27 member countries. Each has a different history, geography and culture. Test your knowledge in a board game – play alone or challenge cla...

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This material is produced by the European Commission Representation in Berlin and is available in German

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In these 30-45 seconds interviews, young students between 11 and 16 years old, give their views on climate change and tell about the actions they do i...

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Every year, millions of tonnes of food are thrown away in the EU. You can do something about it - stop food waste!

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Retailers must give shoppers the same access to goods and services wherever they are in the EU. Failing to do this is called 'geo-blocking' and is bei...

The Get-involved publication explains in a nutshell a variety of EU opportunities where young people, can be active, interact with peers and debate with politicians.

Since 2017, EU citizens travelling to another Member State no longer have to pay roaming charges for calling, texting and surfing on their mobiles.

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Are you teaching about people who are forced to flee? Use this teaching toolkit to teach students about the efforts of the European Union (EU), UNHCR and UNICEF to help people who have been forced to flee in Africa.

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The education team at the House of European History has developed these educational materials in conjunction with the narrative of the museum’s perman...

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IdeasPowered@School provides a variety of ready-to-use educational materials in all EU languages on intellectual property for teachers and students of all ages and levels.

This brochure highlights the EU’s achievements in supporting youth related issues including, education, employment, health, and environmental initiatives since the start of the current European Commission mandate in 2019.

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Challenge your friends and family and get to know more about the different types of pollinators, their importance for humanity and their risk of extinction.

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Languages are fun! They open doors to new friendships, new cultures, and new opportunities and make our life easier when we travel abroad.

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We come from different countries and speak different languages, but the European continent is the home we share.

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The European Health Insurance Card covers medical treatment in emergencies and for pre-existing conditions, while travelling through Europe.

Snow White, the seven Dwarves and the Evil Queen discover what it's like to live in Europe's Digital Decade: connectivity for everyone and everywhere, secure digital infrastructure, easily accessible online public services, e-Health and much more.

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Explore the interactive site “Our planet, our future” to learn about the science of climate change, what's happening across the EU and how we can all ...

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The second volume of Paneuropa’s adventures tells a story of a fight with a cunning and elusive enemy.

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Dark clouds are gathering above the united Europe. It is not a weather phenomenon, but thousands of flying battle droids commanded by evil Monolith, villain dreaming of an iron fist rule.

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The European Union has pledged plant 3 billion additional trees by 2030. This is part of its ambition to bring nature back to Europe and tackle climate change – and everyone can join in!

Who said stats were boring? Eurostat's fun quiz will test and increase your knowledge of the EU using fun facts and figures. How many people live in t...

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The toolkit was developed as part of the Green Trip campaign, promoting sustainable projects and lifestyles among young Europeans.

What do a school trip to Belgium, a holiday in Spain, and a student exchange in Germany have in common?
They’re all possible without border checks, thanks to the Schengen Agreement!

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Science is Wonderful brings the world of cutting-edge research to young scientists in primary and secondary schools all over Europe.

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The EU's single market allows goods, services, capital and people to move freely across EU countries. How much do you know about it? Take our quiz.

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Es sieht aus wie ein Smartphone, ist aber ein kleines Buch für junge Menschen von 8-13 Jahre, in welchem leicht verständlich nicht nur grundlegende Informationen zu den 27 EU-Mitgliedsstaaten vermittelt werden, wieviele Menschen in jedem Land leben oder wie gross es ist.

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The State of the European Union (SOTEU) sets out the upcoming actions and priorities for the EU. These toolkits for educators include explainers, exercises and games to help young people understand the context, topics and impact of the SOTEU speech in a youth-friendly way.

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This is Suaad, a teenage Syrian refugee who arrived in Europe dreaming of becoming a doctor. Today, she is fulfilling those dreams as a medical studen...

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The conflict in Syria started more than 10 years ago. It has triggered one of the worst humanitarian crises in modern history.

The Guidelines bring together pedagogy and practice in one easy-to-use format: How do we get young people excited about fact-checking and critical thinking? What are the technical dimensions of disinformation? How can we identify deep fakes?

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Learn about taxes! Want to know more about taxes in general or about specific aspects?

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How exciting and modern life at the farm can be! The comic book tells the great adventure of two teenagers who discover how modern farmers produce qua...

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This book tells the stories of Syrian children and youth who had to leave their country due to war.