Following the success of the previous episodes of the ‘Beyond Borders: Breakfast Debate’, the next edition will take place on 1st June 2023, and will aim to discuss the unique opportunities and challenges faced by those living in cross-border regions across the European Union.
Beyond Borders: Breakfast Debate. “How can we improve cross-border citizens’ daily lives?”. EVENT DATE: Thu, 01/06/2023 – 10:00 – Thu, 01/06/2023 – 11:15. REGISTER NOW
The debate will focus on understanding the current state of affairs in border regions and we will hear directly from the citizens who will share their on-ground perspectives. The panel discussion will explore how policies and financial instruments, such as Interreg CBC programmes or CEF, can further improve the lives of cross-border citizens and maximise the potential of border regions.
The event, titled “How Can We Improve Cross-Border Citizens’ Daily Lives?”, will feature an esteemed panel of experts, including:
- Jean Pierre Halkin – DG REGIO, European Commission
- Ancor Armas Martin – Reporter, South Baltic Interreg Secretariate
- Tom Voortman – Project Officer, EUREGIO DE-NL
- Eithne Knappitsch – Researcher, Lecturer and Programme Director, Carinthia University
Follow the Border Focal Point Network initiatives on https://futurium.ec.europa.eu/en/border-focal-point-network
The debate will also count on the intervention of Rodolfo Ziberna, Mayor of Gorizia (Italy), and will hear directly from citizens who will share their on-ground perspectives. In addition, the panel discussion will explore how policies and financial instruments can further improve the lives of cross-border citizens and maximise the potential of border regions.
During the debate, you will have the chance to engage with speakers, ask questions as part of our Q&A section and watch exclusive interviews with cross-border citizens.
Do you already have some questions? Use the ‘Have your say’ tab on Futurium.
The event will be held online on Zoom. Further information will be available closer to the event. If you would like to see any issues raised during the event, please feel free to send an email at borders@loweurope.eu
