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EU SPECIAL 2014

Japan Times
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014
EU continues commitment to security and peace
The European Union is now at its most critical stage ever. It is facing what European Council President Herman Van Rompuy has called "a disgrace in the 21st century."
Japan Times
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014
Robot looks toward future of EU and Japan
In February 2014, a cute robot suddenly appeared on the wall of the Delegation of the European Union in Tokyo. The robot is looking around the corner to see what Japan and the European Union can do together in interesting new technologies. But the robot has no name.
Japan Times
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014
EU enjoys close ties with Japan
Today is Europe Day, marking the day in 1950 when then French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman laid out a vision for post-war Europe that was to form the basis of the integrated Europe we know today.
Japan Times
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014
Working to broaden EU-Japan cooperation in research
I was surprised Japanese children knew the European Union, said Maria Cristina Russo, director for international cooperation in the European Commission's Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, who joined an event on robots held on April 13 in Tokyo during her recent visit to Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014
EBC an important partner
As voters throughout the European Union prepare to go to the polls to elect the next European Parliament, will anyone pause to think about the people who made all this possible? It has been 64 years since the first steps were taken toward the foundation of the union and 57 years since the first treaty was signed. Europe Day on May 9 commemorates these events, but they are largely lost in time as most EU citizens have never known a world without the European Union and take it for granted, which is understandable, but a great disservice to its early visionaries. It was their determination to forge a peaceful, united and prosperous Europe that brought us to where we are today: a union of 28 member states and 503 million citizens, enjoying unprecedented levels of stability and well-being.
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014
Horizon 2020 fosters knowledge
Horizon 2020 is the EU's biggest ever research and innovation framework program with a seven-year budget worth nearly €80 billion intended to help boost Europe's knowledge-driven economy and tackle issues that will make a difference in people's lives.
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014
Contest to find a name for a robot
The contest is open to anybody living in Japan (no age limits).
Japan Times
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014
EU logos aim to ensure food quality
The European Union participated in the 39th International Food and Beverage Exhibition, known as Foodex Japan, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, from March 4 to 7. The European contingent was there to introduce and promote a variety of high-quality European food and beverage products carrying special quality assurance logos under a plan to guarantee quality and origin.
Japan Times
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014
European Union's Quality Logos
Protected Designation of Origin (PDO): PDO indicates a food or drink originates in a specific region or country, is particularly linked to the place of origin through inherent natural or human factors and is produced, processed and prepared in the defined geographical area.
Japan Times
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014
Seeing the EU through film
The celebration of Europe Day on May 9 serves to kick off a major cultural event, the annual EU-Japan Friendship Week, which introduces Europe's diverse culture, languages and history to the people of Japan. Through July, various events and activities for all ages will take place in Tokyo and across Japan.

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