Citizens' Dialogue with Jacek Wasik, Head of the European Commission's Regional Representation in Wrocław Tuesday 2 April 2019, 11:00 - 12:30 (CEST)Żywiec, Poland Media 20190402_wasik_lodygowice_pl_2.jpg20190402_wasik_lodygowice_pl_2.jpgClose SpeakersJacek Wasik Practical information WhenTuesday 2 April 2019, 11:00 - 12:30 (CEST)WhereDom Kultury Łodygowice Dom Kultury Łodygowice, Żywiec, Poland Report On April 2, 2019, the Citizens’ Dialogue was held at the Municipal Cultural Centre in Łodygowice (near Żywiec), with Jacek Wasik – the Director of the Regional Representation of the European Commission in Wroclaw as a guest visitor.The event consisted in an intense discussion with the audience during which the topic of implementing initiatives at the local level was addressed.Jacek Wasik started his speech by presenting the tasks of the Regional Representation of the European Commission in Poland. It was emphasised that the European Union citizens have a real impact on shaping the Community, the example being an opportunity of taking part in the upcoming European Parliament elections.The bodies of the European Union focus on many issues. The current examples include Brexit, copyright reform and environmental protection. The financial perspective for years 2021-2027 assumes increased expenditure of funds for the abatement of air pollution.It was emphasised that the smog problem affected Poland in particular and, therefore, local initiatives should be focused on measures applied to improve air quality. The participants had an opportunity to get to know what the Regional Operational Program was and learn about its importance as well as get acquainted with the examples of activities funded within its framework in Silesia.The significance of signalling local needs to EU bodies whose task is to consider the voice of the local community in creating the program framework for the forthcoming years was emphasised.The participants of the meeting wanted to learn more about the European Union programs addressed to older citizens in particular. They also asked how to effectively influence the natural environment by means of local initiatives.
On April 2, 2019, the Citizens’ Dialogue was held at the Municipal Cultural Centre in Łodygowice (near Żywiec), with Jacek Wasik – the Director of the Regional Representation of the European Commission in Wroclaw as a guest visitor.The event consisted in an intense discussion with the audience during which the topic of implementing initiatives at the local level was addressed.Jacek Wasik started his speech by presenting the tasks of the Regional Representation of the European Commission in Poland. It was emphasised that the European Union citizens have a real impact on shaping the Community, the example being an opportunity of taking part in the upcoming European Parliament elections.The bodies of the European Union focus on many issues. The current examples include Brexit, copyright reform and environmental protection. The financial perspective for years 2021-2027 assumes increased expenditure of funds for the abatement of air pollution.It was emphasised that the smog problem affected Poland in particular and, therefore, local initiatives should be focused on measures applied to improve air quality. The participants had an opportunity to get to know what the Regional Operational Program was and learn about its importance as well as get acquainted with the examples of activities funded within its framework in Silesia.The significance of signalling local needs to EU bodies whose task is to consider the voice of the local community in creating the program framework for the forthcoming years was emphasised.The participants of the meeting wanted to learn more about the European Union programs addressed to older citizens in particular. They also asked how to effectively influence the natural environment by means of local initiatives.
