Memo: The European Union at Expo 2015 Milan (1 May – 31 October 2015)

The 2015 Milan Universal Exhibition, which will take place between 1 May 2015 and 31 October 2015, intends to develop a socio-economic and evidence-based debate on food security and sustainable practices under the theme "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life". With 20 million expected visitors on site and 1 billion online visitors, Expo will be a platform to promote a dialogue on food quality, food safety and public health at all levels.

ESO: Background information: EXPO2015 inaugural event http://www.europeansources.info/record/speech-expo2015-inaugural-event/

European Commission: RAPID: Speech, SPEECH/14/76: Déclaration du Président Barroso lors d'un événement sur l'Expo Universelle Milan 2015 http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-14-76_fr.pdf

European Commission: RAPID: Speech, SPEECH/13/1045: Statement by President Barroso on the signing ceremony of the EU participation in the Expo Milano 2015 http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-13-1045_it.pdf

Council of the European Union: Press Release, PRES/14/44: Speech by President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy at the presentation of the Expo Milano 2015 “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ec/140870.pdf

European Parliament: Newsroom: Press Release, 07.05.15: Europe Day 9 May: Schulz and Mogherini take part in Citizens' Dialogues at EXPO Milan and inaugurate EU Pavilion http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/news-room/content/20150507IPR52718/

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