Press Release: EU inaugurates the 2015 Universal Exhibition in Milan

On 8 May 2015, the European Union officially launched its programme of activities at the EXPO 2015 Universal Exhibition in Milan.
Centred on the theme of global food and nutrition challenges, EXPO is an opportunity for the EU to showcase its work in different food related areas and help raise awareness of this important global issue.

• Primary Source

European Commission: DG Communication: RAPID: IP/15/4935, 07.05.15: Europe Day 9 May: Schulz and Mogherini take part in Citizens' Dialogues at EXPO Milan and inaugurate EU Pavilion http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-4935_en.htm

ESO: Background information: Expo Milano 2015: European Commission launches scientific debate on how to feed the planet http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-expo-milano-2015-european-commission-launches-scientific-debate-on-how-to-feed-the-planet/

ESO: Background Information: The European Union at Expo 2015 Milan (1 May - 31 October 2015) http://www.europeansources.info/record/memo-the-european-union-at-expo-2015-milan-1-may-31-october-2015/

EUObserver, 19.05.15: EU shuns environmental impact of food at Milan Expo https://euobserver.com/environment/128739

European Commission: DG Communication: RAPID: IP/15/5842, 15.10.15: Expo 2015: Commission draws on EXPO 2015 to find ways to bolster food and nutrition security http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-5842_en.htm

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