A European debate for young people on the topic "Europe in Kartuzy – Kartuzy in Europe".The event was organised by 'Pomorskie in the European Union' Association together with Kartuski District, in the Secondary Technical School (Zespół Szkół Technicznych) in Kartuzy, Poland.
The main audience were local secondary school students, who will vote for the first time in the elections this or next year.
Speakers included:
- Mr. Mieczysław Struk, Marshall of Pomorskie Voivodeship, Member of CoR;
- Dr. Aleksandra Borowicz, University of Gdańsk, member of Team Europe;
- Mr. Bogdan Łapa, Starosta of Kartuski District
The event was moderated by Mr. Rafal Rolka from 'Pomorskie in the European Union' Association
Agenda12:30 – 12:40
Welcome by PEUA and local government - Rafał Rolka, EU Policy Officer and Project Coordinator; Bogdan Łapa, Starosta of Kartuski District
12:40 – 13:00
'Green Deal Going Local', flagship initiative of the European Committee of the Regions and European Funds for Pomerania 2021-2027 - Mieczysław Struk, Marshall of Pomorskie Voivodeship, Member of CoR
13:00 – 13:20
Current priorities of the European Union and the main activities of the European Commission and the European Parliament in the context of current local and global challenges - Dr. Aleksandra Borowicz, University of Gdańsk, member of Team Europe
13:20 – 13:30
Kartuski District as part of the European Union, the most important projects and activities carried out by the local self-government - Bogdan Łapa, Starosta of Kartuski District
13:30 – 14:00
Discussion panel: The European Union in difficult times of war in Ukraine, energy crisis, climate crisis, etc. - debate with participants