Press Release: ‘European Civic Days’ strengthen civil dialogue in Europe

The European Commission launched a new series of events concentrating on European citizenship. The first will be the 'European Civic Days', taking place in La Rochelle, France, from 4 to 6 September 2008. More than 1,500 people are expected to participate in this event, which will discuss European citizenship and strengthening civil dialogue in Europe. It will bring together a wide range of interested parties from associations and non-governmental organisations, officials from local, regional, national and European institutions as well as specialists on European citizenship. Focussing on mobility, the programme includes exchanges, discussions, workshops and examples of concrete initiatives and best practices.