http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/Culturehttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/CultureAs part of the Danish EU Presidency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with the Ministry of Culture are hosting a ‘Meeting of Cultural Directors’ from 13-15 June. The meeting involves senior officials from member and candidate countries' ministries of culture and ministries of foreign affairs responsible for cultural affairs and public diplomacy. The meeting will contribute to the formulation of a comprehensive European strategy for culture and has a special focus on the relationship between the EU and China.Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:25:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Juni/Uge-23/orphan-workshttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Juni/Uge-23/orphan-worksTo day the Council, the European Parliament and the Commission agreed on a Directive that makes it possible for cultural institutions to give access to Europe’s cultural heritage across borders in the EU.Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:12:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Juni/Uge-23/Team-culturehttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Juni/Uge-23/Team-cultureAs part of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, The Danish Minister for Culture, Uffe Elbæk, has together with the Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou taken the initiative to start a dialogue on the role of culture in a time of crisis.Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:00:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/team-culture-2012http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/team-culture-2012 In the fall of 2011, the Danish Minister for Culture, Uffe Elbæk, formed Team Culture, a group of European cultural figures that set out to find examples of art and culture that can make a difference in the present crisis. The press is now invited by Uffe Elbæk and the European Commission...Wed, 30 May 2012 13:59:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Maj/Uge-19/Culture-and-sportshttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Maj/Uge-19/Culture-and-sports Today in Brussels a majority of EU Ministers responsible for culture, audiovisual and sport gave support to a Presidency text on the Commission proposal for a new support programme on “Creative Europe” for 2014-2020 targeted cultural and creative sectors. Minister for Culture, Mr Uffe...Thu, 10 May 2012 17:08:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/April/Uge-18/Danish-Filmshttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/April/Uge-18/Danish-FilmsMovie buffs in Sofia will soon get to see two Danish Oscar Winners at close range. In Copenhagen, young European filmmakers met in April during the film festival CPH PIX for five days of inspiration and networking. And in June the mobile film studio FILM-Y travels to Transylvania to give Romanian children a unique film experience. These are some of the film events launched during the Danish Presidency, which has a special focus on Danish cinema.Thu, 03 May 2012 10:14:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-12/post-sportvisionhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-12/post-sportvisionOn 19-20 March 2012, a total of 375 decision-makers and experts from a number of EU Member States convened for the SportVision2012 conference in Copenhagen. The conclusion is clear: Sport for all has the potential to play a significant role as a dynamo in a number of societal areas that go beyond sport in a narrow sense.Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-12/Sportvisionhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-12/SportvisionTogether with the Danish sports organisations, the Danish EU Presidency will place the qualities and the challenges of sport for all on the agenda of the EU. Sport for all holds opportunities and perspectives that go far beyond the participation in sport as such.Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:25:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-11/Youth-conferencehttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-11/Youth-conferenceYoung people are our future. That is why their active citizenship is on the agenda at a major EU youth conference in Denmark 18 – 21 March 2012.Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:02:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-9/Team-Culturehttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-9/Team-CultureOn Monday and Tuesday, the Danish Minister for Culture, Mr Uffe Elbæk, convened 13 European notables in Copenhagen to investigate the way in which culture and art can play a decisive role for Europe in the midst of the financial crisis. All agree that the challenges of the current crisis are global and that Europe has a responsibility to lead the way.Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:56:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-8/team-culturehttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-8/team-culture”What can art and culture do in a time of crisis?” That is the assignment given by the Danish Minister for Culture, Mr Uffe Elbæk, to 12 European cultural notabilities when they meet in Copenhagen on February 27-28.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:23:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-6/eycs-conclusionshttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-6/eycs-conclusionsMinister for Children and Education Christine Antorini chaired today’s Council meeting, when EU Ministers for Education discussed education and youth unemployment.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:35:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-6/Kirkeby-exhibitionhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-6/Kirkeby-exhibitionThis week, BOZAR, the Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels, will open a major exhibition of the internationally-acclaimed Danish artist, Per Kirkeby.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:35:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Januar/week-4/European-Council-Januaryhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Januar/week-4/European-Council-JanuaryOn Monday the 30 January the EU Heads of State or Government will convene in Brussels for an informal meeting of the European Council. An agreement on the fiscal compact may be reached. In addition, growth and employment policies, and especially youth unemployment will be on the agenda. The meeting in the European Council will be chaired by the Permanent President, Herman van Rompuy.Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:19:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Januar/week-4/Ministers-in-EPhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Januar/week-4/Ministers-in-EP24 presentations by 15 ministers in 16 EP Committees over 3 daysMon, 23 Jan 2012 08:46:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Januar/presentation-of-presidency-programmehttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Januar/presentation-of-presidency-programmePrime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Minister for Economics and the Interior Margrethe Vestager, Minister for Foreign Affairs Villy Søvndal and Minister for European Affairs Nicolai Wammen will present the Presidency programme.Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:25:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/November-December/et-kulturelt-formanskabhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/November-December/et-kulturelt-formanskab Culture promotion in Europe Danish cinema continues to assert itself on film festivals around the world, most recently at the Festival in Berlin where several awards were received. The Danish Film Institute is ensuring that Danish films will be screened throughout the EU member states...Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:32:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/November-December/EUM-praesenterer-de-danske-prioriteter-i-BXLhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/November-December/EUM-praesenterer-de-danske-prioriteter-i-BXLToday Denmark’s Minister for European Affairs, Nicolai Wammen, presented the priorities of the upcoming Danish EU Presidency at a press conference in Brussels.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:56:00 +0100