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BELC member supports citizens by guiding them and identifying projects for EU funds.
- Where
- France, Grand Narbonne
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BELC member and the municipality’s liaison officer behind the video promotion.
- Where
- Estonia, Saku municipality
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Rakvere could improve its facilities for citizens due to European funding.
- Where
- Estonia, Rakvere
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Discussions moderated by German BELC member, Susanne Reinhoffer.
- Where
- Germany, Gronau
![BELC member and mayor of Šurany Mr Marcel Filaga and Vladimir Šucha, head of EC representation in Slovakia during the dicsussion in town library in Šurany.](https://building-europe-with-local-councillors.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-06/BELC%20member%20and%20mayor%20of%20%C5%A0urany%20Mr%20Marcel%20Filaga%20and%20Vladimir%20%C5%A0ucha%2C%20head%20of%20EC%20representation%20in%20Slovakia%20during%20the%20dicsussion%20in%20town%20library%20in%20%C5%A0urany.jpg?h=08b866d1&itok=aJNmSH88)
The European Union helped the town by modernising its schools and saving energy.
- Where
- Slovakia, Šurany
BELC member’s goal: to raise public awareness and increase environmental consciousness among young people.
- Where
- Greece, Ilion
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BELC member Zbigniew Szumski encouraged young people to participate in European elections.
- Where
- Poland, Swiebodzin
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On May 20, 2024, the Polish BELC partner city of Minsk Mazowiecki hosted a meeting on the 20th anniversary of Poland's presence in the EU and the 30th anniversary of the EU single market.
- Where
- Poland, Minsk Mazowiecki
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Lithuanian member inspired to address young citizens after her Brussels BELC visit.
- Where
- Lithuania, Molėtai
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Speakers emphasized that only through active participation citizens can influence the shaping of the EU
- Where
- Spain, Sant Boi de Llobregat