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Plenary sessions : Children are eating fewer and fewer fruit, vegetables and dairy products in Europe, but a new proposal could help them to adopt a healthier diet. Under the plan two existing EU schemes for handing out fresh milk, fruit and vegetables to pupils would be combined, reducing the administrative burden and creating more opportunities for teaching children about balanced diets. MEPs debate the plans during the plenary session on Wednesday 27 May from 17.00 CET, which will be followed by a vote.

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Plenary sessions : Children are eating fewer and fewer fruit, vegetables and dairy products in Europe, but a new proposal could help them to adopt a healthier diet. Under the plan two existing EU schemes for handing out fresh milk, fruit and vegetables to pupils would be combined, reducing the administrative burden and creating more opportunities for teaching children about balanced diets. MEPs debate the plans during the plenary session on Wednesday 27 May from 17.00 CET, which will be followed by a vote.

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On 27-28 May under the Latvian Presidency of the EU Council, the 15th European Diplomatic Programme (EDP) organised annually by the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the rotating EU Presidency will be held in Riga in parallel with an informal meeting of the Training Directors of EU Foreign ministries.

On 27-28 May under the Latvian Presidency of the EU Council, the 15th European Diplomatic Programme (EDP) organised annually by the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the rotating EU Presidency will be held in Riga in parallel with an informal meeting of the Training Directors of EU Foreign ministries.

The Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union presents a great opportunity for Latvia to show other countries what kind of a country it really is – not by citing population figures and economic indicators, but by laying bare its soul and depicting the emotions that typify the country.  To do so, there is no more potent tool than film. As part of the Latvian EU Council Presidency cultural programme, the National Film Centre of Latvia (NKC) has thus compiled a comprehensive collection of films, ranging from the classics to contemporary masterpieces.

The Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union presents a great opportunity for Latvia to show other countries what kind of a country it really is – not by citing population figures and economic indicators, but by laying bare its soul and depicting the emotions that typify the country.  To do so, there is no more potent tool than film. As part of the Latvian EU Council Presidency cultural programme, the National Film Centre of Latvia (NKC) has thus compiled a comprehensive collection of films, ranging from the classics to contemporary masterpieces.

On 26 May the EU and Timor-Leste signed a short-stay visa waiver agreement at a ceremony that took place in Brussels. On behalf of the EU, the agreement was signed by H.E. Ilze Juhansone, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Latvia, Chairman of the Permanent Representatives Committee, and by Yolanda Gallego-Casilda Grau, Head of Unit "Visa Policy", European Commission. For Timor Leste, Roberto Sarmento de Oliveira Soares, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, signed the agreement.  

On 26 May the EU and Timor-Leste signed a short-stay visa waiver agreement at a ceremony that took place in Brussels. On behalf of the EU, the agreement was signed by H.E. Ilze Juhansone, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Latvia, Chairman of the Permanent Representatives Committee, and by Yolanda Gallego-Casilda Grau, Head of Unit "Visa Policy", European Commission. For Timor Leste, Roberto Sarmento de Oliveira Soares, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, signed the agreement.  

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While working towards becoming a global leader in research and innovation, Europe has to reach and maintain an even development among all its regions. With this in focus, 400 European leaders in research and innovation – science policy-makers, researchers and business representatives – will meet in Riga from 3 to 6 June at a unique European research and innovation event – Week of Innovative Regions in Europe (WIRE 2015). Held annually since 2010, WIRE 2015 will be hosted by the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the EU.

While working towards becoming a global leader in research and innovation, Europe has to reach and maintain an even development among all its regions. With this in focus, 400 European leaders in research and innovation – science policy-makers, researchers and business representatives – will meet in Riga from 3 to 6 June at a unique European research and innovation event – Week of Innovative Regions in Europe (WIRE 2015). Held annually since 2010, WIRE 2015 will be hosted by the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the EU.

The foreign affairs committee meets Catherina Samba-Panza, interim president of the Central African Republic (CAR), at 16.30 on Tuesday. They are expected to debate the recently concluded national reconciliation forum in Bangui, preparations for the general and presidential elections, the political transition, the EU military advisory mission (EUMAM) in CAR and security-sector reform.
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The foreign affairs committee meets Catherina Samba-Panza, interim president of the Central African Republic (CAR), at 16.15 on Tuesday. They are expected to debate the recently concluded national reconciliation forum in Bangui, preparations for the general and presidential elections, the political transition, the EU military advisory mission (EUMAM) in CAR and security-sector reform.
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The foreign affairs committee meets Catherina Samba-Panza, interim president of the Central African Republic (CAR), at 16.15 on Tuesday. They are expected to debate the recently concluded national reconciliation forum in Bangui, preparations for the general and presidential elections, the political transition, the EU military advisory mission (EUMAM) in CAR and security-sector reform.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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General : The committee responsible for dealing with the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will this week vote on its recommendation, while UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will address the plenary on Wednesday. Also on the agenda this week are transport, Tunisia, school fruit schemes and improving the stability of the EU's banking system.

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General : The committee responsible for dealing with the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will this week vote on its recommendation, while UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will address the plenary on Wednesday. Also on the agenda this week are transport, Tunisia, school fruit schemes and improving the stability of the EU's banking system.

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