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Over the past months, Commissioners have been taking part in open debates on the future of the EU. These discussions have been hosted by towns and cities big and small across Europe – from Warsaw in Poland to Cadiz in Spain.
A Citizens’ Dialogue with EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy Tonio Borg, is taking place on Thursday, the 7th of November, starting at 5.00pm at the Phoenicia Hotel.
To register please send an e-mail to COMM-REP_MT@ec.europa.eu [1] or telephone 23425000.
Take part in the upcoming EU debate on the future of Europe! Submit your questions to Tonio Borg, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy via email: comm-rep-mt@ec.europa.eu [2]
Now is the chance to speak directly to EU politicians about your rights, the kind of Europe you want to live in, and your expectations for the EU.
The debates are taking place against the background of the European Year of Citizens. Events during the year are promoting the many rights that come with EU citizenship and encouraging dialogue between government, businesses and individuals..
Those interested in attending will be able to register to attend this debate in person or participate online during the event via the website, [3] where you can watch the live stream and make comments.
Alternatively, submit comments by using the Twitter hashtag #EUdeb8. You can also submit comments on debate topics using Facebook.
What are the dialogues about?
This dialogue is one of series the Commission is holding in cities in every EU country, giving ordinary people an opportunity to speak directly to EU politicians about their rights, the kind of Europe they want to live in, and expectations for the European Union.
They follow a call by European Commission President José Manuel Barroso for an EU-wide debate on proposals to deepen Economic and Monetary Union, and to create a legitimate political union.
“There must be a broad debate all over Europe. A debate of truly European dimension,” he said. “We cannot continue trying to solve European problems just with national solutions. This debate has to take place in our societies and among our citizens.”