Barroso: Common Goal – Western Balkans Countries to Join EU
Remarks by President Barroso following the Western Balkans Summit:
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EU Supports Learning Serbian as a non-native Language in Southern Serbia
The education has a key role in identity-building and in multi-ethnic societies it is an important instrument for managing differences, said the EU Ambassador to Serbia Michael Davenport at the presentation of the study on possibilities for improving the teaching and learning Serbian as a non-native language in municipalities of Presevo, Bujanovac and Medvedja.
Faster, more accurate flood warnings through EU research
Timely flood alerts and real-time monitoring of flood emergencies can save lives and prevent damage to property, infrastructure and the environment.
EU to Help Italy, Greece, Slovenia and Croatia
European Commission moves to help Italy, Greece, Slovenia and Croatia after flood, earthquake and ice storm disasters.
EU To Attend Western Balkans Summit in Berlin
On August 28, President Barroso will attend the Western Balkans Summit hosted by the German government in Berlin.
Departure of Erasmus Mundus programme grantees: Export a bit of Serbia to EU and import a bit of Europe to Serbia
Head of the EU Delegation to Serbia Michael Davenport and Serbian Minister of education Srđan Verbić saw off the new generation of Erasmus Mundus programme grantees from Serbia, the 75 students enrolled in master and doctoral studies at certain European universities.
Commission welcomes Serbia’s constructive approach on the issue of exports to Russia
On 22 August, the spokesman of Commissioner Štefan Füle welcomed the attention of the Serbian government to the issue of exports to Russia, and expressed appreciation for the constructive approach as announced by the Prime Minister Vučić.
EU starts reconstruction of the largest school in Obrenovac
Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic and Deputy Chief of EU Delegation to Serbia Oscar Benedict attended the launch of construction works on the reconstruction of the Jovan Jovanovic Zmaj primary school in Obrenovac.
EU Empowers Persons With Disabilities
Ambassador Michael Davenport met representatives of the persons with disabilities CSOs, pledging further support of the EU in their work.
EU Foreign affairs Council discuss Iraq, Ukraine and Gaza
European Union Foreign Ministers reiterated its firm commitment to Iraq’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, expressed concern about the dire humanitarion situation and deterioration of the situation in Iraq and Ukraine. They also discussed other top issues including Gaza and outbreak of Ebola virus in West Africa.