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No UK referendum for Lisbon Treaty

The House of Commons has rejected a proposal by the Conservative Party for a UK-wide referendum on whether to ratify the EU's Lisbon Treaty

EU survey shows good practice

As a result of President Barroso’s visit to the NI Assembly in May 2007, the European Commission established a special taskforce on Northern Ireland. The taskforce - made up of key EC officials and their Northern Ireland counterparts - is currently examining the extent to which Northern Ireland has been involved in EU programmes and policies and identifying examples of best practice.

EU Health Tourism?

The European Commission is set to publish a health directive which will make it easier for EU citizens to travel to another EU Member State to receive specific medical treatment.

EU Reform Treaty

EU leaders are gathering this week (18-19 October 2007) at the European summit in Lisbon in an attempt to agree the new EU Reform Treaty. Given the intense media focus on the summit and in particular on Gordon Brown’s battle to defend UK interests, here is a helpful guide from NICVA on the Reform Treaty and the reason for the controversy.

Belfast supports Burmese people

Up to 200 hundred people attended a rally in Belfast to show support for the peaceful protests calling for democratic change in Burma.

European Activity – A time to take stock

As a result of President Barroso’s visit to the NI Assembly earlier this year, the European Commission has established a special taskforce on Northern Ireland. One of its first jobs will be to carry out a stock take of how Northern Ireland is making the most of its membership of the European Union.

Work on Peace programme is continuing

SEUPB are currently in the late stages of negotiations with the European Commission to finalise the Operational Plans for Peace III and Intregg.

Polish cultural week

After the success of the Polish Picnic 2006 in the Belfast Botanic Gardens the Polish Association is running the Polish Cultural Week 2007.

Act on CO2 carbon calculator launched

An online calculator that enables people to work out their carbon footprint has been launched by Environment Secretary, David Miliband.

Only acting together can solve crisis

On the day that submissions on the Draft Climate Change Bill were closed, NICVA decided to show the film 'An Inconvenient Truth'. The clear message is that this is not a ‘green’ issue. This is an issue for all of us.

The EU at 50 - One foot in the grave?

A seminar marking the 50th anniversary of the European Union.

Interreg consultation

Northern Ireland, the border counties of Ireland and parts of Western Scotland are set to benefit from a new INTERREG Programme between 2007-2013

Election Question Time

More than 60 people from the voluntary and community sector and candidates from seven parties took part in NICVA’s election question time on Monday 12 February in the run-up to the Assembly elections in March.

Peace III Consultation videos

Having your say on Peace III. Videos from the consultation.

Peace III briefing papers

A briefing paper and background information on the Peace III funding programme have been released by NICVA, alongside a reminder of dates for the forthcoming consultations on the programme.

Diplomats briefed on NI Sector

A briefing at NICVA headquarters has informed junior diplomats about the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland.

National Strategic Reference Framework

The framework for the allocation of European structural funds is explained, alongside NICVA's response to consultation.

Europe, direct from NICVA

A Europe Direct information centre has now opened at NICVA Headquarters. The facility offers information, facilities and technology to get your research off to a great start.

NICVA on the run for Romania?

While most of the staff were enjoying a well earned bank holiday break, for some of them the May Day holiday brought an opportunity to pound the streets in the Belfast City Marathon.