A non-governmental organisation (NGO) works in ‘sensitive’ areas: human rights, environment, health or education. But what does NGO mean? What are the features of an NGO? Soon, we will explore the meaning of the word NGO and try to understand why it’s so important. Read on! Table of Contents What is an NGO? A non-governmental […]
In an increasingly frenetic world, where ‘everything and now’ is the dominant mantra and the concepts of knowledge, culture and curiosity are less and less central, it’s important to talk about and promote the idea of active citizenship 2.0. But what is active citizenship 2.0 or civic activism? Read on and find out! Table of
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Just as navigating the high seas requires caution, so navigating the web requires skill and awareness. Here the concept of digital citizenship education comes to play, a moral and technical compass to help each individual navigate the web 3.0 era. Continue reading. Table of contents What is digital citizenship education Digital citizenship education means,
Double citizenship within the European Union allows you to have rights, but also duties, in two different countries. This means that should you have it, you can live, work, study, vote and access public administration (PA) services in both countries, without any need for visas or permits. In this article, we will find out what
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European democracy is at the heart of modern political dialogue; it represents the ideal of participatory and representative governance desired by the founding fathers of the European Union. European democracy is a political system in which power is exercised by the people, who have the right to express their opinions and actively participate in the
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The European passport is the most important document for all those who like to travel unhindered within the 27 EU member States and also to non-EU countries that are part of the Schengen area, such as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Soon, we will explore in detail what the European passport is, outline the advantages
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Alongside the concept of European citizenship there is that of digital citizenship. Indeed, the European Commission has emphasised how important it is for Europe not to rely on outdated solutions from other countries of the world, but instead to embrace new technologies and information and communication technologies (ICT), realising the so-called digital transition. Table of
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The Maastricht Treaty, which was signed on 7 February 1992 and entered into force on 1 November 1993, introduced the concept of European citizenship in addition to being the founding act of the European Union. Like national citizenship, European citizenship designates a relationship between the citizen and the European Union (EU) characterised by rights, duties
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As it is well known, the average global temperatures have risen dramatically. The main cause of this anomaly resides in the increase of greenhouse gas emissions. In this regard, the European Commision has decided to adopt the European Green Deal, an ambitious and complex strategic plan that aims to counter the effects caused by climate
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What is the point of twinning? And above all, what is it? Let us start by saying that forms of “collaboration” between different cities, or other entities (states, countries and villages), have always existed. They serve to strengthen the identity of two communities that share traditions, histories and origins. Table of contents Twinning: what it
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