European Documentation Center

November

Awareness Workshop No. ^ 1 — “Rivers” Project

Thursday, November 12, 2026 — 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
John-Scheuren Sports Center, Avenue du Parc-des-Sports, L-4671 Oberkorn (Differdange)

How can we better understand, preserve, and enhance our waterways? The European Documentation Center (CDE), located in Differdange, invites you to the first awareness-raising session of the cross-border Rivers project, which is supported by the Interreg Greater Region program. An informative and interactive event open to everyone, organized in partnership with the Chiers-Alzette Cross-Border Nature Area (TNT), the Greater Longwy Urban Community (AGL), and the Chiers Waterways Partnership (PCC).

Agenda

The evening will be divided into two parts:

• a presentation of the Rivières project and its key issues, in French;
• a participatory workshop in small groups, to discuss and contribute to the discussion.

Languages: Simultaneous translation into Luxembourgish or English can be provided upon request. Please specify this when you register.

Online Participation: The workshop will primarily take place in person. Remote participation, including in interactive discussions, can be arranged upon request.

Registration

Registration is required via the form by Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m..

⚠️ Space is limited—don’t wait to register.

Questions: europe@differdange.lu | 58 77 1-1726

Good to Know

• Photos will be taken during the workshop.
• Presentation materials will be made available after the event on the CDE Differdange website.
• The CDE website is available in French, English, German, Italian, and Portuguese.

Registration Form

December

• Workshop “CVs and Cover Letters” — 2 December

Also happening: NetZeroCities

Differdange’s participation in the European Commission’s NetZeroCities Network also brings workshops and events throughout the year, open for citizens to take part in — on themes such as mobility, climate adaptation and the circular economy. Discover the full NetZeroCities programme

• “Local Citizens’ Panel” with EDC Luxembourg City and the Representation of the European Commission in Luxembourg — 16 October
• Film screening, “Nina et le secret du hérisson,” with Creative Europe and the Representation of the European Commission in Luxembourg — 17 October — Aalt Stadhaus (Differdange)

Join us for an online info session on Horizon Europe and the Digital Europe Programme.

We’ll cover:

🌍 Horizon Europe & DEP, explained simply

🛡️ Two live funding calls on the table: infrastructure security against disinformation/OSINT threats, and digital tools for disaster resilience

🏙️ Differdange in the spotlight — our EU-funded projects, NetZeroCities, and our role as an EU Mission City

❓ Live Q&A with the funding expert

📅 Friday 25 September 2026

🕑 14:00–15:00 (Luxembourg time)

💻 Online · Free · Open to all

Whether you’re chasing your first EU grant or just want to understand how the system works — this is 60 minutes well spent.

Download the keynote

NextLogic Info Session: Smart loading zones, digital twins, and urban freight

25 June 2026

🌍 Project overview & EU context
🅿️ Smart loading zones in practice
🏙️ Differdange’s pilot
🚛 The logistics sector’s perspective

Green walls, smart sensors, and citizen science — in Differdange

17 June 2026

🌍 The Cool Neighbourhoods project: Interreg context, partners, and goals
🏫 The green facade: what it is and how it works
📡 Temperature sensors: indoor heat monitoring
🙋 Citizen science: how residents can take part

Download the keynote

Information Session: Schuman Traineeships

12 May 2026

• Schuman Traineeships and careers within the EU.

PDF presentation

“Erasmus Mundus Scholarships” – hybrid event

15 April 2026

• Erasmus Mundus scholarship types and opportunities
• How to prepare a strong application
• Practical tips and resources to maximize your chances of success

PDF Presentation

“CAST Your Way into the EU: How to Become a Contract Agent”

18 March 2026 + 1 April

• How to navigate the application process via the CAST (Contract Agent Selection Tool) test
• The structure of CAST tests and what to expect
• Practical tips for applying for CAST-related career opportunities at EU level

PDF presentation

Information session — European Commission Blue Book Traineeship

21 January 2026

• Program overview – Opportunities and benefits of internships
• Eligibility criteria – Who can apply and what is required
• Application strategies – How to structure a strong application
• Frequently asked questions – Clarifying doubts and preventing mistakes

PDF presentation

The EDC proposes:

• Conferences and information sessions on European policies
• School and youth outreach: school visits, interactive sessions, and collaboration with local associations
• EU careers and mobility: Careers Days, EU Inter-Institutional Job Fairs, speed-dating sessions with the Europa Experience, and Welcome Sessions for incoming EU trainees
• EU funding and project cooperation: information sessions on Differdange’s Horizon Europe and Interreg projects (Cool Neighbourhoods, NextLogic, DynamiCity, STEER-NWE, Rivières)
• Citizen engagement and local democracy: neighbourhood outreach and mural projects
• European networks and institutional cooperation: EU Networks in Luxembourg, EU Mission Cities, and regular cooperation with other EDCs in Luxembourg
• Practical skills for citizens: CVs and cover-letter preparation
• Conferences, information sessions and workshops on European policies

Objective: to enable people to discover European citizenship and take an active part in it.

Our team can assist you directly in the following nine languages: Spanish, Danish, German, English, French, Italian, Luxembourgish, Polish, Portuguese.

The documents are available in the 24 official languages of the EU and adapted to all levels.

Carlos Terán

Carlos Terán, Head of the EDC Differdange, is an architect and urban planner who previously worked at the European Commission and was active in the EPSO Staff Ambassadors Network. He has also been the Erasmus Mundus Association’s Country Representative for Spain and Luxembourg, and is also a member of the Mouvement Européen Luxembourg. He now leads Differdange’s portfolio of EU-funded projects and represents the city within Luxembourg’s network of EU information centres, and serves as Differdange’s national delegate for normalisation at ILNAS. A member of the International Association of Hyperpolyglots, he speaks seven languages.

Martyna Lepiesza

Martyna Lepiesza, Communications Coordinator, supports the EDC Differdange with its social media outreach, events and citizen communications. She now manages EU-funded projects for the City of Differdange. Her background spans international relations, translation and language teaching, with several years of experience in the European Commission’s services, including the Publications Office of the European Union, as well as a role of EU Careers Staff Ambassador for EPSO. A specialist in multilingual communication, she speaks six languages.

If you would like to organize an event with us, please contact us at europe@differdange.lu.

Full contact details and opening hours are listed above under “Contact the European Documentation Centre.”

Yes. All EDC Differdange services — information, publications, digital resources, and participation in workshops and events — are free of charge.

Yes, for in-person consultations. The EDC can be reached by email or phone Monday to Friday, 9:00–15:00, and in-person meetings are arranged by appointment via europe@differdange.lu.

Anyone with an interest in the European Union — residents of Differdange, students, teachers, associations, and citizens more broadly.

Guidance on EU publications and digital resources, get information on EU funding, careers and mobility programmes such as Erasmus+, and take part in workshops, conferences and citizen-engagement events organised or co-hosted by the Centre.

Some events require registration, particularly workshops and sessions with limited capacity. Registration details are shared individually for each event.

The team can assist visitors directly in nine languages, and EU documentation is available in all 24 official EU languages.