Next month, a new video will be released about “Green Infrastructure”, a strategically planned network of high-quality green spaces and environmental features. With around 80% of the EU’s population now living in towns or cities, taking care of the green infrastructure that breathes life into urban and rural habitats has never been more important. Achieving thriving biodiversity is vital to addressing numerous challenges, from climate change adaptation to long-term economic stability.
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On 12 October, the European Commission will publish its annual enlargement strategy document and progress reports. These provide the definitive yearly assessment on the progress of EU enlargement. With Croatia set to sign the Accession Treaty in December, Montenegro's readiness to start accession negotiations under review, and a decision on Serbia’s candidate status expected soon, enlargement is set to be an important topic this autumn.
Download the report on 12 October here: http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/press_corner/key-documents/reports_oct_2011_en.htm
Stock shots for seven candidate countries and potential candidates for EU accession are now available for journalists’ reports on the process of EU enlargement. This unedited footage has been specifically tailored to complement stories on these topics, including:
Enlargement-specific themes – rule of law, corruption, border management
etc.
General presentations – capital cities, institutions, economic activity, etc.
Cultural and religious heritage – ancient ruins, religious sites, old town views,
etc.
Stock Shots
Seven 20’ stock shots bundles have been produced to aid journalists covering the issues mentioned above. All the footage is free of charge and free from copyright. Please see the links below each description to view and download the material.
N.B. The topics selected below are highlights only. Comprehensive shot lists are available on TV Link.
Bosnia and Herzegovina (potential candidate)
Ratification pending for the Stabilisation and Association Agreement, many areas still need to be addressed, including:
Fighting corruption and organised crime – Exterior views of the Agency for Investigations and Protection of Bosnia and Herzegovina (SIPA).
The stock shots also explore the country’s rich cultural heritage:
Mostar Bridge – Views of the UNESCO protected old Ottoman town of Mostar with the iconic Mostar bridge, rebuilt with the original stonework with EU support after its destruction during the war in Yugoslavia.
Stock shots available on the other countries:
- Croatia
- former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)
- Kosovo under UN Security Council Resolution 1244
- Serbia
- Turkey