After two successful events in Budapest and Iași, CESI completed the first round of ‘WeEP24’ events for this year with hybrid national events in Paris, Berlin, Luxembourg, Krakow, and Madrid.

The WeEP24 project, which is co-funded by the European Parliament, aims to uphold political pluralism and foster citizen and worker participation in the upcoming European elections 2024.

The backdrop of economic crises, the global Covid-19 pandemic, and the conflict in Ukraine underscored the need for a robust European Union and emphasised the role of public services within a stronger European dimension.

In this frame, the WeEP24 project wants to raise awareness of the EU’s role and democratic values by engaging workers in selected countries, fostering debates on democratic participation in the coming elections.

The series of hybrid training events organised by the CESI Project Team and local change-makers served as a cornerstone in achieving the project’s objectives. The events, conducted in both English and the respective national languages, brought together CESI member organisations and their affiliates.

The overarching goal of the events was to highlight the significance and impact of European legislation at the national level, address specific issues outlined in the Eurobarometer for each hosting country, promote the together.eu platform, share tools developed by the European Parliament DG Comm, and mobilise participants and their networks for the upcoming elections.

The events provided a platform for fruitful discussions on democratic participation, allowing participants to delve into the intricacies of European legislation and its implications at the national level. The focus on country-specific issues, as highlighted by the Eurobarometer, ensured that the discussions were not only relevant but also tailored to the concerns of each participating nation.

Moreover, the promotion of the together.eu platform and the sharing of tools developed by the European Parliament DG Comm added a practical dimension to the events. Participants gained valuable insights into resources that could aid them in effectively communicating the importance of European elections to their networks.

The collaborative efforts of CESI, change-makers, and participants laid a solid foundation for a more informed and engaged electorate as we move closer to this crucial democratic exercise.

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Paris, 9 October 2023:

Berlin, 20 October 2023:

Luxembourg, 26 October 2023:

Krakow, 27 October 2023:

Madrid, 7 November 2023: