The European Commission has launched the EU Calendar, a new Internet tool that allows people anywhere in the world to find out what will be on the agenda of the European institutions in the near future.

The EU Calendar is a web tool that aims to help journalists and information professionals to find their way through the continuous flow of information available on EU matters. It is a unique entry point for advance information (texts, links and images) on upcoming legislation, actions and events prepared or organised by the EU institutions.

According to Vice-President Margot Wallström, responsible for Institutional Relations and Communication Strategy, "The EU Calendar gives journalists in the Member States access to the same information as the Brussels' press corps. The public can of course see it too. An excellent example of going local”.

All the information is available within 3 mouse clicks:

• A calendar of upcoming actions and events (weekly, monthly, and quarterly).
• Brief information on each event (place, date, contacts, summary of content ).
• Images, video's and/or specific websites giving in depth information.