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Engaging with citizens

Join Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen from European Commission, DG Communication, as she discusses the importance of engaging citizens in the political process. Learn about the Citizens' Dialogues across the EU, Citizens' Consultations, and ongoing citizens' engagement activities.

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Engaging with citizens

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  1. Engaging with citizens AFCO meeting April 2, 2019 Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen European Commission, DG Communication

  2. 10 Citizens’ Dialogues across the EU 1,500 events 186,000 citizens

  3. High expectations: • A dynamic economy • A Europe that protects • Addressing migration • Fighting climate change, protecting the environment • A stronger Europe in the world • A Europe of values • A perspective for the youth Citizens’ Consultations • Citizens’ Consultations in the EU27 in accordance with national preferences • Online consultation (May 9, 2018 – May 9, 2019)

  4. Ongoing citizens’ engagement linking policy-making with communication Stronger focus on themes: bringing citizens’ perspective into strategic preparation of policy Address realities on the ground and engage with all people, including those who feel left behind “There is only ONE Europe” – closer cooperation with all EU Institutions and Member States The way forward

  5. Listen – engage – communicate Strengthening of representative democracy by allowing citizens and stake-holders to make their voices heard Engagement and democracy

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