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The lobbying activities aiming at having the specificities of European straits recognised in European policy are diverse in nature: interventions in national and international conferences, contributions to the European Union consultations on topics relevant to straits of Europe, but also direct actions towards the relevant public authorities (local authorities, government departments, EU institutions).
Partners of the European Straits Initiative have defended their position to save maritime cross-border cooperation programmes after 2020.
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In the framework of PASSAGE project, straits’ territories have expressed their position to the European Commission
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The draft regulations published on 29 May confirm the misgivings of straits’ territories: maritime cross-border cooperation is the “poor relation” of the European Commission’s proposals.
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After the proposals for the new Multiannual Financial Framework, the European straits express their strong concerns regarding the future of cross-border cooperation on maritime borders.
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PASSAGE project partners were able to share their thoughts on what really matters when it comes to cooperate across maritime borders.
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Several ESI partners have highlighted and discussed the specific challenges of maritime border regions and, more specifically, straits’ areas.
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The European Commission launches a call for pilot actions “B-solutions” in border regions. Unfortunately, maritime borders are not eligible.
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In the framework of PASSAGE project, a workshop on cross-border cooperation on maritime borders is organised on 10 October 2017 in Brussels.
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The "Week of international solidarity" takes place every year in France to raise public awareness on international solidarity and sustainable development.
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National study days of the ANEL (French association of elected representatives from coastal areas) took place on 5, 6 and 7 October 2016 in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, seaside resort of Pas-de-Calais.
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The BIG (Borders In Globalization) policy forum in Paris on 7 July was an opportunity to highlight the innovative approaches developed in European straits.
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The 15th conference on Border Regions in Transition (BRIT) took place from 17 to 20 May 2016 in Hamburg (Germany) and Sönderborg (Denmark). A good opportunity to present the Fehmarnbelt Committee!
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The KvarkenMoS conference on 20-22 April visibly highlighted the Kvarken shipping route between Vaasa and Umeå, connecting much more than just the two neighbouring cities.
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Answering a consultation launched by the European commission, local authoirites bordering European straits call for a better consideration of local and cross-border levels.
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The Metropolitan City of Messina was present in Milan in September at 2015 Universal Exhibition to showcase the excellence of local food and fisheries.
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