Young people and local authorities: these are the two main recipients of the new communitarian information campaign launched by the presidency of the European Union. "Two new websites for information and debate on Europe" have been launched: www.leseuronautes.eu, aimed at young people, and www.placedeurope.eu for local elected officials and public authorities (town councils, provinces and regions). "Les Euronautes offers young people aged between 15 to 25 years practical information for choosing a mobility assistance programme, finding an internship or a job in another EU country, and preparing a trip," the organisers explain. "A ‘club’ area will allow young people to ask questions and share their European experiences." As for Place d’Europe, "it is an information platform especially designed for and by local elected officials and local authorities, allowing them to get together on line to exchange best practices and publicise their own European initiatives.” According to a survey carried out in France by IFOP in November, 74% of people aged between 15 and 25 is ‘poorly informed’ about the opportunities offered by the EU. Hence the initiative to launch a website aimed at them. ” ” ” “
