Features of the Europe for Citizens Encouraging citizens to take part in exchanges and activities beyond their national borders Fostering debate and reflection on the EU's basic values Stimulating networking Strengthening the capacity of NGOs and research bodies to contribute to EU policy-making The results of the programme provide lessons for developing policies on active citizenship in Europe
Features of the Europe for Citizens • Encouraging citizens to take part in exchanges and activities beyond their national borders • Fostering debate and reflection on the EU’s basic values • Stimulating networking • Strengthening the capacity of NGOs and research bodies to contribute to EU policy-making The results of the programme provide lessons for developing policies on active citizenship in Europe
Implementation of Programme 2007-2013(1) The Programme for 2007-2013 was implemented through four Actions: Action 1:Active Citizens for Europe Action 2:Active Civil Society in Europe Action 3:Together for Europe Action 4:Active European Remembrance
Implementation of Programme 2007-2013 (1) The Programme for 2007-2013 was implemented through four Actions: Action 1: Active Citizens for Europe Action 2: Active Civil Society in Europe Action 3: Together for Europe Action 4: Active European Remembrance
Implementation of Programme 2007-2013(2) Projects bring people together to talk about: ·the EU integration ·policies and values enhance mutual understanding between them boost their awareness of the societal impact of EU policies encourage them to participate in shaping the future of the EU
Implementation of Programme 2007-2013 (2) • Projects bring people together to talk about: • the EU integration • policies and values • enhance mutual understanding between them • boost their awareness of the societal impact of EU policies • encourage them to participate in shaping the future of the EU
Action 1:Active Citizens for Europe To bring people from different parts of Europe together in order to promote mutual understanding,a sense of ownership of the European Union and the emergence of a European identity to complement local and regional ones It encourages meetings,exchanges and debates among European citizens from different countries and through different means Town twinning,participatory citizens'projects as well as innovative actions Gatherings of a wide range of citizens and citizens'groups from twinned towns,benefiting from the partnership between municipalitiesto develop strong,informal and personal relations between their citizens
Action 1: Active Citizens for Europe • To bring people from different parts of Europe together in order to promote mutual understanding, a sense of ownership of the European Union and the emergence of a European identity to complement local and regional ones • It encourages meetings, exchanges and debates among European citizens from different countries and through different means • Town twinning, participatory citizens’ projects as well as innovative actions Gatherings of a wide range of citizens and citizens’ groups from twinned towns, benefiting from the partnership between municipalities to develop strong, informal and personal relations between their citizens
Action 2:Active Civil Society in Europe Non-governmental organisations (NGOs),grass-root groups,think tanks,charities,associations and unions Civil society organisations represent a unique link between citizens and government,helping make the voices of citizens heard and encouraging people's active participation in the political process Think tanks and policy research organisations are invaluable in providing visions for the future,as well as generating ideas and recommendations on how to approach complex issues,such as EU policies,active European citizenship,identity and values Helps and encourages civil society organisationsto work together at European level in such a way as to foster action,debate and reflection in relation to European citizenship and democracy,shared values,common history and culture
Action 2: Active Civil Society in Europe • Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), grass-root groups, think tanks, charities, associations and unions • Civil society organisations represent a unique link between citizens and government, helping make the voices of citizens heard and encouraging people’s active participation in the political process • Think tanks and policy research organisations are invaluable in providing visions for the future, as well as generating ideas and recommendations on how to approach complex issues, such as EU policies, active European citizenship, identity and values Helps and encourages civil society organisations to work together at European level in such a way as to foster action, debate and reflection in relation to European citizenship and democracy, shared values, common history and culture