Theme of the day of 19 September 2006

Local media and Europe

The Chairman of the EPP-ED Group in the European Parliament, Hans-Gert Poettering will participate in a debate with local journalists today. The meeting of more than 70 journalists from local media of European regions and cities will take place in the Committee of Regions at 14.00 hours. The first Summer University "Local Media Meets Europe, Europe Meets Local Media" is organised by the EPP-Group in the Committee of the Regions.

The local media are a crucial tool in bringing the concept of Europe and European integration to the general public, as they may report on the direct influences of the European policies and funding on the local level. The EPP/CoR Group is convinced that particularly in the context of the so called "reflection period", a more decentralised and participatory approach in the current EU communication and information strategy and in the Commission's Plan D for Democracy, Dialogue, Debate is needed.

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EPP Group in the Committee of the Regions

Summer University of the EPP Group in the Committee of the Regions

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