Publications about the European Union
Consult and download the European-themed publications published by the General Directorate of Cooperation with the State and the European Union
reading guides
Guide to European authors: Romania
The objective of this guide is to propose to the reader some examples of Romanian culture in the form of narrative, essay, poetry, cinema, music and visual art, translated into Spanish, which serve to bring citizens closer to Romania as a member country of the Union. European.
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Guide Get to know Europe through travel literature
The guide presents a selection of books by authors who have travelled throughout Europe.
It is structured into three sections:
- Why travel?
- Crossing Europe
- Travel by country
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Guide Get to know Europe through the music of the 21st century
The guide covers a sample of 21st century music from each of the countries of the European Union and the United Kingdom. Included at the end is a selection of books about different musical styles and films that illustrate musical trends and the lives of musicians.
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Guide Get to know Europe through novels and cinema: 20th and 21st centuries
The objective of this guide is to propose to the reader some literary works (mostly novels and fiction films, but also some essays and documentary films) that serve to reflect on notable moments or themes in the recent history of Europe.
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Guide Get to know Europe through the novel: 20th century
The main objective of this guide is to propose a series of literary works and some films that deal with relevant events in the European history and culture of the XNUMXth century.
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Guide Get to know Europe through music. Twentieth century
The guide covers the music of the XNUMXth century based on a series of recommendations of representative musical works from the different cultural periods of the time. Along with each musical selection, the reader is suggested a novel and a film in which music plays an essential role.
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Guide Get to know Europe through the novel: Europe facing the challenges of the 21st century
A series of literary works and some films dealing with relevant events in European history and culture of the XNUMXst century are proposed. They serve for the reader to better understand the world in which he lives and the process of European construction.
Published in 2012
The policies of the European Union
The policies of the European Union
The monetary policy of the European Union
The Single Market of the European Union
The trade policy of the European Union
Competition policy and regulations within the European Union
Social and employment policy in the European Union
Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) of the European Union
Defence policy in the European Union
Judicial cooperation in criminal and civil matters in the European Union
Police cooperation in the European Union
Border control, asylum, and immigration in the European Union
Territorial cohesion policy in the European Union
Development cooperation and humanitarian aid policy in the European Union
Transport policy in the European Union
Air and space policy in the European Union
Energy policy in the European Union
Industrial policy in the European Union
Agriculture and fisheries in the European Union
Environmental policy in the European Union
Culture and tourism in the European Union
Education and youth policies in the European Union
Sports policy in the European Union
Public health policy in the European Union
Food safety policy in the European Union
Languages in the EU
On the occasion of European Music Day 2023 and thanks to the collaboration of several members of the Europe Direct network, we have created a playlist on Spotify with classical music from participating EU countries
On the occasion of European Day of Languages 2022 and thanks to the collaboration of several members of the Europe Direct network, we have created a playlist on Spotify in which music plays an important role as a vehicle to learn other languages
Children's and youth publications
Below are different works aimed at children and young people, mostly produced by the European Documentation Center.
Content produced by other entities is also included.
Shows the richness and architectural heritage of Europe
A gastronomic route through each of the 27 States of the European Union
To meet some of the most representative painters from each of the 27 EU States
A journey through the official languages of the European Union
It shows the topography, fauna and nature of the EU. Includes activities and stickers on the last pages
Stories, games and activities aimed, mostly, at a young audience
Tales
Selection of storytelling videos I
- Estonian tale
- the greedy little pig
- Kiriko the rooster
- the magic pot
- Ladybug laughs pearls
- moonotar
- the dumb princess
- Blinda Tale of Lithuania
- The mysterious spider. Tale of Portugal
- The fisherman's son. Maltese tale
- The beetle prince. German story
- The little seamstress hen. Poland story
- The gluttonous cat. German story
- Estonian tale
- the seal fly
Selection of storytelling videos II
- The little pot Swedish story
- The black fish. Cyprus story
- The three wishes. Tale of France
- The ogre. story from Italy
- Shepherdess. German story
- The saffron bun. Romanian story
- The two houses. story of greece
- The three Little Pigs
- half chick
- John the Bear
- tale of france
- The hare and the Tortoise
- tale of ireland
- The stone soup
- Estonian tale
Publications of other entities
Works of children's and youth content published by other entities related to European themes:
- Let's explore Europe
- Kalopsia: discover Europe from outer space. Guide for Early Childhood Education teachers
- Yuki and the Forest Union. Educational package with story, workbook, map and guide for Primary Education teachers
- The EU and me. Activity book
You can find more publications in the Learning Zone.
Resource guides and bibliographies
2024. Resource Guide on Culture in the European Union
2023. Resource guide on The War in Ukraine
2022. Brief resource guide on communication services of the European institutions
2022. Youth Resource Guide. European Youth Year
2021. Health response and economic recovery in the EU in the face of the COVID-19 crisis
2020. Subject on the European Union. 3rd year of ESO. Resource Guide
2020. Subject on the European Union. 4th ESO. Resource Guide
2019. European Union: energy and climate. Resource Guide
2019. The Economic and Monetary Union in the European Union. resource guide
2018. European Year of Cultural Heritage. resource guide
2018. Security in the European Union. resource guide
2017. Science and technology in the European Union. Resource Guide
2016. Climate change and the European Union. Resource Guide
2016. 30th anniversary of Spain's accession to the European Union. Resource Guide
Newsletter Madrid Europe Connected
Madrid Europa Conectados is an electronic information bulletin whose intention is to bring the European Union closer to citizens, and is edited by the General Directorate of Cooperation with the State and the European Union of the Community of Madrid, through the European-Europe Documentation Center Direct.
The newsletter is published every four months and is aimed at a general audience. Each issue includes different sections with current information about Europe.
If you would like to subscribe for free to future issues of the newsletter, you can send an email to europedirect@madrid.org.
Check here for previous issues of this newsletter from 2009 onwards.
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 43 - December 2023
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 42 - August 2023
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 41 - April 2023
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 40 - December 2022
Newsletter Madrid Europa Conectados number 39 - August 2022
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 38 - April 2022
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 37 - December 2021
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 36 - August 2021
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 35 - April 2021
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 34 - December 2020
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 33 - August 2020
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 32 - April 2020
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 31 - December 2019
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 30 - August 2019
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 29 - April 2019
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 28 - December 2018
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 27 - August 2018
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 26 - April 2018
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 25 - December 2017
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 24 - August 2017
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 23 - April 2017
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 22 - December 2016
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 19 - December 2015
Newsletter Madrid Europa Conectados number 18 - September 2015
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 17 - April 2015
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 16 - November 2014
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 15 - September 2014
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 14 - April 2014
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 13 - December 2013
Newsletter Madrid Europa Conectados number 12 - September 2013
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 11 - May 2013
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 10 - December 2012
Newsletter Madrid Europa Conectados number 7- December 2011
Newsletter Madrid Europa Conectados number 6- June 2011
Newsletter Madrid Europa Conectados number 5 - February 2011
Newsletter Madrid Europa Conectados number 4 - October 2010
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 3 - July 2010
Madrid Europe Connected Newsletter number 2 - March 2010
Newsletter Madrid Europa Conectados number 1 - December 2009
Information Points on Training and Employment in the European Union
The Information Points on Training and Employment in the EU, located in city halls (mainly in public libraries), form a network that aims to facilitate the mobility of workers and students in the Community of Madrid.
We are sending these basic information sheets to these points for dissemination, which are also available to all citizens regarding training and employment opportunities in the EU.
Jean Monnet Action: Learning about the EU at school 2024
Complete a scholarship abroad 2024
European Parliament ambassador schools 2024
15 years of Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs 2024
European Alliance for Apprenticeships 2023
“Study in Europe” project 2023
Recognition of European titles to exercise in Spain a regulated profession in the health field 2022
Practical sheet. The new Europass 2021
Practical sheet. New Erasmus+ (2021-2027) 2021
Practical sheet. European Universities Initiative 2021
Practical sheet. University student ambassadors of the EU (EU Careers) 2020
EU aid for small and medium-sized enterprises. 2025
European Employment Days. 2005
Professions with labor shortages in the European Union. 2025
Working in early childhood education in Ireland and Germany. 2025
Job search portals in the European Union.2025
EURES Advisers. 2025
Disability and labour mobility in Europe. 2025
Doing a scholarship abroad. 2024
Spanish government officials in the EU - National Experts 2024
Opportunities in science and technology in the European Union 2024
Living and working conditions in the countries of the European Economic Area 2024
Practical sheet. European Job Days 2024
Practical sheet. European platform against undeclared work 2023
How to work in the EU without opposition: contract agents 2023
Work in the European Institutions 2023
Resources on employment in the European Union 2022
Practical sheet. seasonal employment 2021
Practical sheet. The new Europass 2021
Practical sheet. EURES Specific Mobility Plan (PEM) 2021
Practical sheet. Supporting youth employment: a bridge to employment for the next generation 2020
Practical sheet. Necessary stages to start a professional career abroad 2020
Practical sheet. Catalog of occupations that are difficult to cover 2020
Practical sheet. Documents and information needed to work in the EU 2020
Practical sheet. Social networks as a tool for job search 2019
Practical sheet. Work in European schools 2019
Practical sheet. Employment for young researchers in the European Union 2019
Resources to pass interviews in English 2024
European Union Child Participation Platform 2024
Financial literacy for inclusion 2024
European Framework for teaching and training sustainability skills 2023
Learn about financial skills 2023
Eurostat educational corner 2023
EU Academy 2022
Practical sheet SALTO-YOUTH resource centers 2021
Practical sheet. European Skills Agenda 2021
Grants for rural cultural projects 2023
EUteens4Green Young Ambassadors Project 2023
Three publications of the National Rural Network for the promotion of rural development 2022
The National Rural Network 2022
Practical sheet. Interreg Youth Volunteers (IVY) 2021
Practical sheet. The New Common Agricultural Policy: a new possibility of employment in rural areas? 2020
Practical sheet. Rural development in the European Union 2019
- Repository of practical files on training and employment 2021
- Repository of practical files on training and employment 2020
- Repository of practical files on training and employment 2019
- Repository of practical files on training and employment 2018
- Repository of practical files on training and employment 2017
- Repository of practical files on training and employment 2016
- Repository of practical files on training and employment 2015
- Repository of practical files on training and employment 2014
- Repository of practical files on training and employment 2013
- Repository of practical files on training and employment 2012
Online workshop for the European Year of Skills
Summary of the day of exchange of experiences and challenges of training in Europe
Accesses summary document of the online event held in 2023, coinciding with the European Year of Skills.
The objective of the event was to learn about innovative and successful experiences in the field of job training and to discuss the challenges the European Union must address in the area of job training in the coming years.
The event was organized by the Europe Direct centers in rural Andalusia, Albacete, Asturias, Bilbao, Campo de Gibraltar, CEIPREX-Extremadura, Granada, Huelva, and the Community of Madrid. It was presented by Juan González Mellizo, Head of Communications at the European Commission Representation in Spain. Three experiences were presented: the EDUSI-MILAGROSA Project, the EMAKTIVA Project, and the PUENTES Program.
Other publications of the General Directorate of Cooperation with the State and the European Union
Here you can see other publications from the General Directorate of Cooperation with the State and the European Union.
European elections guide, June 9, 2024 —Easy reading— (2024)
The institutions and organizations of the European Union in easy reading (2024)
EU challenges and opportunities for Madrid residents. Presentation (2023)
Participation of the Community of Madrid in the EU. Presentation (2023)
European Direct Management Programs. Presentation (2023)
EU sectoral policies. Presentation (2023)
Recovery, transformation and resilience plan. Presentation (2023)
Construction of the European internal market. Presentation (2023)
European economic policy in the EU. Presentation (2023)
Priorities of the European Commission 2019-2024. Presentation (2023)
EU institutions. Presentation (2023)
Future of Europe. Presentation (2023)
Evolution and sources of community law. Presentation (2023)
EU legislation and institutions. Outline (2023)
EU legislative process. Presentation (2023)
Ordinary European legislative procedure or "codecision". Outline (2023)
Program to improve European legislation. Presentation (2023)
State aid in European regulations. Presentation (2023)
EU enlargement. Presentation (2023)
EU Treaties. Presentation (2023)
The EU: a little history. Presentation (2023)
Quick guide for municipalities. European Direct Management Programs (2021)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Thematic dossiers (2020)
Manual of information sources on the Internet about the European Union (2016)
Videos. Short answers to your questions about the EU
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