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1 Page 1 of 6 Issue Date: 22 October 2010 Send to a Friend subscribe Australia / Update your profile Australia / subscribe New Zealand / Update profile NZ Visit website: Australia Contact: Australia To read this newsletter online, or to download pdf version, please click here View Online Climate Change - European... ~ Breakthrough in Climate... ~ Galileo: Secure satellit... ~ EU Commissioner Piebalg... ~ The value of nature: cri... ~ Friends of Pakistan meeti... ~ World Statistics Day:... ~ EU remains the world's... ~ 2010 World Food Day: EU... ~ Sixteen EU Ambassadors d... ~ EU tube: Moving to Europe... ~ Academic news and events ~ Upcoming cultural events Friends of Pakistan meeting in Brussels EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Catherine Ashton, together with Pakistan s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, jointly hosted the Third Ministerial meeting of the Friends of Democratic Pakistan in Brussels on 15 October. The group was established in the margins of the 2008 UN General Assembly as a forum for policy dialogue on Pakistan s security and economic challenges and to mobilise international support. It consists of 26 countries and institutions. Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd (pictured with HR Catherine Ashton) attended the meeting on behalf of Australia. As millions of people remain in dire need of urgent humanitarian assistance, the Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, Kristalina Georgieva, recently announced that the European Commission has more than doubled the funds for relief assistance to Pakistan, bringing the total to 150 million. In total, the European Union (Commission and Member States together) has provided providing relief assistance to the flood victims worth 320 million. [read more] EU remains the world's largest trader in 2009 International trade data released by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on 20 October revealed that the European Union remained the world s leading trader in 2009, ahead of the United States, China and Japan. Although global trade was severely impacted by the economic crisis, declining by some 20 per cent last year, the WTO s International Trade Statistics 2010 showed that the EU still accounted for around onesixth of world merchandise trade and one-quarter of trade in commercial services. In 2009, the EU was the leading exporter of merchandise, valued at US$1,528 billion (-21 per cent from 2008), representing a 16.2 per cent share in world exports (excluding intra-eu trade). The EU was also the largest merchandise importer, at US$1,673 billion (-27 per cent), its share of world imports amounting to 17.4 per cent. In services, the EU was again the leading exporter and importer, with exports accounting for US$652 billion (-14 per cent from 2008), or 26.3 per cent of world exports in 2009 (excluding intra-eu trade). EU imports of services were valued at US$543 billion (-13 per cent), representing 23.0 per cent of world imports. According to the WTO, Australia gained one position to be ranked 14th in world merchandise trade in 2009,

2 Page 2 of 6 while remaining in 12 th position for trade in commercial services. WTO International Trade Statistics 2010: Climate Change - European Union making deeper emission cuts than promised The European Union is ahead of schedule in its promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions by The Commission's annual report shows that the 25 member states with reduction targets under the Kyoto Protocol will meet their commitments. Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, said: "The European Union not only signed the Kyoto Protocol, we not only pledged under Kyoto. The facts show that the world can count on the European Union; what we pledge we also deliver. In this case we are actually heading to overachieving". Under the Kyoto Protocol, the 15 EU Member States at the time the Protocol was agreed committed to reduce their collective greenhouse gas emissions in the period by an average of 8% below levels in a chosen base year (1990 in most cases). This collective commitment has been translated into differentiated national emission targets for each EU-15 Member State which are binding under EU law. The Commission's progress report is available at: Breakthrough in Climate Change talks at UN Aviation Body The 190 contracting states of the International Civil Aviation Organisation struck the first global governmental deal to commit the aviation sector to reduce greenhouse emissions from international aviation from Europe took the lead by including aviation in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) which will start in European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas, responsible for Transport, and EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Connie Hedegaard, welcomed the breakthrough, which came after almost a decade of deadlock at ICAO on how to address emissions from international aviation. They underlined that aviation is the first sector to commit to emissions reductions and that the agreement will cover over 90% of worldwide air traffic. [read more] 2010 World Food Day: EU reaffirms commitment to fight hunger "Ensuring that every citizen has enough food everyday is the first of the eight Millennium Development Goals that the global community promised to reach by Hunger still affects far too many people. Our hope is that this World Food Day should, by 2015, be a celebration for many countries that will have ensured their own food security thanks to global solidarity" declared the EU Commissioner for International cooperation, Humanitarian aid and Crisis response, Kristalina Georgieva and the EU Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs. Between 2007 and 2009, the EU allocated over 850 million to humanitarian food assistance operations targeting the most vulnerable people in more than 40 countries worldwide. In 2009, the European Commission run country-specific and a global food security programmes for an amount of more than 1,6 billion euros as part of its long term development efforts. The implementation of the 1billion Food Facility, launched during the food crisis in 2008, is in full motion and provides vital support to more than 50 million farmers and food insecure people in 50 countries in need. [read more] EU Commissioner Piebalgs at Annual Meetings of World Bank and IMF On 8 and 9 October, European Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs attended meetings the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington. Ahead of his trip, European Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs said: "The Development Committee of the World Bank is a key forum for the main global players in development. I am looking forward to discussions on the resilience of developing countries during the crisis, on development results and on reforms. They will provide a springboard to an agenda of inclusive and sustainable growth in developing countries. I will soon be launching an initiative for a future EU development policy to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and lasting impact. We all need to sharpen our instruments to achieve added value and real results in the global fight against poverty." Commissioner Piebalg's speeches are available at The value of nature: critical economic importance of biodiversity

3 Page 3 of 6 A final report just published examines the benefits the world gets for free from nature. The report results from a three-year study which gathered the best evidence showing that the costs brought by the degradation of ecosystems and the loss of biodiversity are unaffordable by our societies. The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) referred to numerous case studies and concludes its report, largely funded by the European Commission, with ten recommendations to help citizens and policymakers factor biodiversity into everyday decisions. [read more] World Statistics Day: report on the EU and the G20 In celebrating World Statistics Day on 20 October, Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, released a new publication "The EU in the world - a statistical portrait". The publication provides a portrait of the EU in relation to the rest of the world using a range of harmonised European and international statistics. It provides data for the EU, the world total and for the 15 non-eu G20 countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey and the United States). The publication is available as a free download from the Eurostat website Galileo: Secure satellite navigation for emergency and security services A special Galileo navigation service will be set up for better management of critical transport and emergency services, better law enforcement (police), improved internal security (border control) and safer peace missions. Antonio Tajani, European Commission Vice-President in charge of Industry and Entrepreneurship, said: "The safety and security of each and every European citizen lies at the heart of this proposal. Given our increasing reliance on satellite navigation infrastructures, there is an urgent need to ensure that key services, such as our police forces and rescue and emergency services, continue to function in moments of crisis, terrorist threat or disaster". Galileo is Europe's initiative for a state-of-the-art global satellite navigation system, providing a highly accurate, guaranteed global positioning service. It will offer a total of five services, the Public Regulated Service (PRS) being one of these, the others being the Open Service, the Search-and-Rescue Service, the Safety-of-Life Service and the Commercial Service. Satellite navigation is about providing accurate positioning, but also about providing a secure, robust and reliable service at all times. Today s proposal outlines a strict control framework for the implementation of the PRS access rules. [read more] Sixteen EU Ambassadors do the Rounds in Wellington The eight EU Ambassadors resident in Wellington teamed up with eight others accredited to NZ based in Canberra for an intensive two days of policy discussions in Wellington on the occasion of PM John Key's Europa Lecture. Ambassadors Thomas Meister, David Daly and Patrick Renault led a team of sixteen EU Ambassadors on October, which saw exchanges of views on the current state of the EU-NZ relationship with Prime Minister John Key, Foreign Minister Murray McCully and Opposition Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Maryan Street. A two hour intensive roundtable was also held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade hosted by CEO John Allen and Deputy Secretary Chris Seed. Charles Chauvel, MP Chair of the NZ-EU Parliamentary Friendship Group, organised a get-together with Members of Parliament towards the end of the visit. Highlights of the visit also included attendance of Spain's National Day and a reception at the start of the Italian film Festival. EU tube: Moving to Europe? Are you moving to Europe and wondering about the practical formalities for your family, work, car or healthcare coverage? Are you travelling or shopping across borders and in need of advice on your EU rights? Your Europe helps you understand your rights and find practical tips when you move around the EU. [watch video] More... Academic news and events

4 Page 4 of 6 EU emissions trading: a model to follow or one to avoid? Dr Andreas Löschel, Head of Environmental Economics, ZEW (Centre for European Economic Research), Germany will makes this presentation on 25 October, 12.30pm pm at Acton Theatre, Level 1, JG Crawford Building 132. Light lunch will be provided. Inquiries contact Henry Keenan: or Henry.Keenan@anu.edu.au The EU Centre at RMIT in conjunction with The Contemporary European Studies Association of Australia (CESAA) presents a Seminar: 'Berlo and Sarko and the Politics of Global Celebrity': [Silvio Berlusconi and Nicolas Sarkozy]. Celebrity was once about movie stars, then ordinary politicians became secondary celebrities as they were always on TV (e.g. John Howard, Kevin Rudd). Now, in Europe, have dominant Right politicians such as Silvio Berlusconi and Nicolas Sarkozy created celebrity images of themselves often combined with the Right maverick populist politics once associated with outsiders such as Jean Marie Le Pen? This seminar at RMIT City Campus on 27 October, explores the role of global celebrity politics as personified by Berlo and Sarko in Italy and France. Speakers: France/ Sarkozy - Dr Natalie Doyle, Monash University, Italy/ Berlusconi - Dr Bruno Mascitelli, Swinburne University. The Freilich Foundation and the ANU Centre for European Studies announce a Summer School for teachers working in Australian schools to be held from January 16th to 19th, 2011 at the Australian National University, Canberra - Refugees and Asylum Seekers - whose responsiblity? For more information visit Australian-German collaboration strengthened : Australia s leading industry-focused universities have signed a high-level research collaboration agreement with the German Government s German Academic Service (DAAD). The agreement will fund the exchange of academics from both countries who are working on joint research projects, building on the Australian Technology Network s (ATN) already strong presence in Germany. The initial call for funding applications will close on 31 December. The ANU Centre for European Studies has issued a new publication in the Briefing Paper Series titled EU Analogical Identity Or the Ties that Link (Without Binding), by Pablo Jiménez. Pablo is a PhD Candidate at the ANU Centre for European Studies (ANUCES), and the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics at Charles Sturt University. He is currently a liaison officer at ANUCES. His recent publications have focused on political identity, citizenship, secularism and religion in Europe. Pablo's PhD thesis investigates a conception of EU polity, citizenship and identity that combines elements of cosmopolitanism and communitarianism. The paper can be located by following the link on the ANU Centre for European Studies website at: 20EU%20Analogical%20Identity.pdf Interested in combining a 12-point elective unit with a holiday in Europe? Intensive 2 week summer unit in Europe, approx February 2011 (to be confirmed) at Monash University Prato Centre (Italy) and Brussels (Belgium). Further information (travel requirements, accommodation, costs and enrolment) contact Dr. Paul Kalfadellis, Associate Director of the Monash European and EU Centre on ph or Paul.Kalfadellis@buseco.monash.edu.au. European Union Studies Association Asia Pacific presents Assessing the External Impact of the Lisbon Treaty within the Asia-Pacific Region conference, February 2011, at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, and Purimas Beach Hotel, Rayong. Further information sarah.christie@canterbury.ac.nz and This conference is supported by a Jean Monnet Grant from the Education and Culture Directorate General of the European Commission. Go8 European Fellowships - call for applications. The Fellowships are open to early career researchers from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Croatia. Each fellow receives benefits worth $20,000 to travel to Australia in 2011 and work at a Go8 (Group of 8) university for up to six months. Applications close 22 October Further information from: The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) arranges overseas work experience opportunities for university students studying degrees in engineering, science, and technology related disciplines. Paid professional traineeships are available in over 80 countries and range from 2-12 months. weblink: Upcoming cultural events Concert of the Bicentenaries, celebrating the bicentenary of Chopin's birth and the Bicentenary of the Argentine Republic. The Embassy of the Republic of Poland and the Embassy of the Argentine Republic

Page 5 of 6 present a celebration honouring the music of this great composer and the 1810 May Revolution, which set in motion events that led to Argentina's declaration of independence from Spain in

5 Page 5 of 6 present a celebration honouring the music of this great composer and the 1810 May Revolution, which set in motion events that led to Argentina's declaration of independence from Spain in 1816 in one Concert performed by pianist Marcela Fiorilla. Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest, on 29 October 2010 at 7 pm. Tickets at the door. Bookings Thinking about Europe Exhibition. As part of the celebrations of the first European Language Day in Australia on 24 September, the Goethe Institut, the Alliance Francaise, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, the British Council and the Instituto Cervantes jointly organised a competition amongst primary school students aged 5-12, to think about Europe. Students were asked to produce an image that represented a characteristic of Europe. Enjoy the work of 100 children at the Instituto Cervantes in Sydney until 25 October. Free admission. More information ic.sydney@cervantes.es October, (Cinema Paradiso, Luna on Sx, Perth): Lavazza Italian Film Festival 2010". For information October, (Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas, Adelaide): Lavazza Italian Film Festival 2010". For information Pianist Elizabeth Schumann will squeeze in two concerts in Canberra between engagements in Montreal and Boston. This appearance will be the only opportunity for Australian audiences to enjoy this artist. Music by Chopin, Beethoven, Liszt and Schubert. Saturday November 20, 5pm and Sunday November 21, 5pm. Embassy of Poland, Yarralumla. All tickets $40. Please or phone to book tickets: carlrafferty@bigpond.com or phone or Check the website for updates: You are invited to the 2010 Made in Catalonia Film Festival on Thursday 4 November Drinks and light refreshments at 1:30pm, Films commence at 2pm. Venue: Manning Clark Theatre 2, Australian National University. No RSVP Required. Henk van Leeuwen, in association with the Embassy of Finland, presents Pianist Paavali Jumppanen from Finland: Fresh and exciting playing, immense power and an extraordinary range of colors. Concert on Tuesday 26 October 2010 at 6.00 pm at the Embassy of Finland, 12 Darwin Avenue, Yarralumla. Program: Mozart Sonata in B-Flat Major K 281, Four Preludes by Jouni Kaipainen (Finland), Beethoven Sonata in f- minor op 57 "Appassionata". Seating is limited so early booking is essential. All tickets are $25. Please book by ewa.walczuk@formin.fi or by phone: (02) Tickets are to be paid for and collected before the concert. Lúčnica : Slovak National Folklore Ballet, National Tour Melbourne 29 October, Canberra 2 November, Sydney 4 November, Perth 7 November, Adelaide 9 November. Under the patronage of the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to Australia. For more information see and Berliner Philharmoniker at Perth Concert Hall, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 November, 2010, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle. The Perth Theatre Trust and the Perth Concert Hall World Orchestra Series continues in 2010 with the inaugural Australian tour of the Berliner Philharmoniker. Recognised as the world's greatest orchestra, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear these historic premier performances in Australia's finest acoustics. More information The Da Vinci Machines" exhibition, until 14 November, 9am - 5pm. Venue:The Da Vinci Pavillion, Commonwealth Park, Canberra:. For further information: info@davincimuseum.com.au More events European Union Delegation: publications available online The following publications are available from our website. If, however, you would Study in Europe 2010 Key Facts 2010 EU Insight: Education EU Insight: Lisbon Treaty European Union Australia Partnership Framework EU Insight: Climate change like to receive hard copies of any of these publications, please send an to delegation-australia@ec.europa.eu specifiying the name of the publication(s) and the number you would like to receive.

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