Europe for citizens programme - 08.02.2017
EU should invest 1€ per citizen to boost democratic engagement Strong populism calls for stronger citizen engagement: Europe’s towns and regions call on Members of the European Parliament to vote for the increase of the Europe for citizens programme’s budget to 500 million euros – 1€ per citizen – in the plenary session in March.
The President of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions, Stefano Bonaccini*, states: “The Europe for citizens programme funds hundreds of bottom-up projects, led by citizens, networks of towns or twinned towns. In times of doubt about the European project and rise of populism and nationalism, it is essential to get citizens involved, and in turn, strengthen democratic engagement as well as civic ...
The President of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions, Stefano Bonaccini*, states: “The Europe for citizens programme funds hundreds of bottom-up projects, led by citizens, networks of towns or twinned towns. In times of doubt about the European project and rise of populism and nationalism, it is essential to get citizens involved, and in turn, strengthen democratic engagement as well as civic ...
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