Brussels, 28/10/2003 (Agence Europe) - Below is an overview of colloquiums, conferences and seminars, in November, dedicated to European issues:
The countryside, a project for the planet (île de France Regional Council, 3 November), "L'étape France" of the second European conclave on the countryside. Information: Ghislaine Verdier Tel: +33 148 57 42 34. Email: ghislaineverdier@yahoo.fr
The Advisory Forum Conference (Turin, 5-7 November) of the European Training Foundation during which participants will discuss new strategies in the sector. Contact: Bent Sorensen Tel: +39 011 630 22 22 or Claire Lecasse Tel: +32 2 282 16 15
Relations between Europe, the Mexico-America and central-Caribbean regions, university as a centre for development. A colloquium organisation by the CERCAL (Brussels, 5 November at the Université libre de Bruxelles). Registration and information Tel/Fax: +32 2 650.31.03 Email cercal@ulb.be
CAP reform, entrepreneurial opportunities in the enlarged EU (Palais d'Egmont, Brussels, the 6 and 7 November). Two days organised by The European Landowners' Organisation. It will tackle the issue of rural development and the future of European countryside. With the support of the European Commission's DG Enlargement (contact details not given)
Patents in a knowledge-based economy (Luxembourg, from 10 to 12 November) will be one of the subjects on the agenda of the conferences, annual and joint, of the Epidos and Patinnova organisations. They declare the largest gathering of experts in intellectual property law. Information: infowien@epo.org or the European Patent Office website: http://www.european-patent-office.org/epidos/conf/eac2003
The European Union, global governance and international order: the case of relations with East Asia (Louvain -la- Neuve, on 12 November). A conference by Professor Mario Telò organised by the institute for European Studies at the Louvain-la-Neuve University. Information: secretariat@euro.ucl.ac.be. Tel: +32 10 47 85 50. Fax: +32 10 47 85 49
French agriculture, a major asset for Europe (Paris, 19 November). A public hearing organised by the Academie Européenne. Information: Académie européenne 128, Boulevard de Courcelles 75017 Paris Tel: +33 1 42 12 98 38.
Telecommunications, Internet and Media (Montpellier, 19, 20 and 21 November). Days organised by the Institut de l'audiovisuel et des Telécommunications en Europe. Information IDATE. Tel: +33 4 67 14 44 44. Fax: +33 4 67 14 44 00 Email: info@idate.fr or http://www.idate.fr
Employment law: how to retain and motivates your employees and Alternative dispute resolution (Brussels, respectively the 13 and 20 November). Two conferences organised by the British Chamber of Commerce. Information: Paul Boorman or Lana Sehovic. Tel: 02 540 90 30.
Eating at school - Making healthy choice (Strasbourg, the 20 and 21 November). A seminar organised by the Council of Europe and the WHO that will gather civil servants, the food industry, companies specialised in 'catering' and universities. Information: Laurent Lintermans Tel: +33 3 90 21 40 10. Email: laurent.lintermans@coe.int or Dr Bent Mikkelsen Tel: +45 33 95 64 23 Email: bem@fdir.dk
Nuclear expertise and the challenge of European Union enlargement (Palais Brogniart, Paris, 25 and 26 November). Organised by the IRSN (Institut de radioprotection et de sureté nucléaire) and its German counterpart the GRS (Gesellschaft für Anlagen-und Reaktorsicherheit). The Eurosafe forum targets experts from the sector. Programme and registration on: http://www.eurosafe-forum.org .
4th Interprofessional modern art congress: stakes and cooperation or how to build a European art economy (27 and 28 November at the Arsenal in Metz). Information on the Cipac website: http://www.cipac.net or through Cipac, 15 rue Martel F-75010 Paris, Tel: +33 1 44 79 10 85, Fax +33 1 44 79 10 86. Email: cipa@online.fr
European foodstuff law: what is its scope and significance? (Luxembourg, 27 and 28 November). This seminar is organised by the Institut européen d'Administration publique (EPI) and offers lawyers, academics and NGO's a forum in which to present and debate recent developments in relevant European legislation. Information: Juliette Boussuge, Tel: +352 426 230-304, Fax: +352 426 237, Email: J.Boussuge@eipa.net. Website: http://www.eipa.nl .
European legislation, regulation and supervisory practices: strategic challenges for the insurance sector (Brussels, 25 November). A conference organised by the European Insurers. Information: Lucia Caudet. Tel: +32 2 547 58 11.
For a better quality of life in cities (Porto, from 26 to 29 November). Conference organised by Eurocities for a new culture of mobility. Information: Eurocities, square de Meeus, 18 B-1050 Brussels. Tel: +32 2 552 0888. Fax: +32 2 552 0889. Email: info@eurocities.be
The mental health of migrants and refugees: what answers from European healthcare systems? (Paris, les 27 et 28 November). Colloquium organised by the Association française Françoise et Eugène Minkowski pour la santé mentale des migrants on a rang of European institutional experiences concerning treatment through preventative mental care for these persons. Information: Céline Pacreau and Christophe Paris, Association Minkowski, 12 rue Jacquemont 75017 F-Paris. Tel: +33 153 06 84 84, Email: pacreau@minkowska.com or paris@minkowska.com