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From Buncrana to Bantry: Government calls for Irish say on Europe’s future

A major EU project to engage people across the bloc on shaping Europe's future kicked off in Ireland this morning (Friday morning 11:00am Irish time).

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister Simon Coveney delivered online addresses at the Irish launch of the Conference on the Future of Europe.  It’s a joint initiative of the three EU institutions – the Council, Parliament and Commission. And it will involve a year-long series of conferences and consultations aimed at promoting greater citizen engagement in determining the future of the EU.

Karen Coleman now reports on how the Conference will be rolled out in Ireland and what kind of issues could crop up during it.

Out words: EuroParRadio

Dur: 5:05

EU calls on citizens to participate in Europe’s future REPORT

An ambitious EU project to get people around the EU to shape its future was officially launched last Sunday. (May 9^th). The Conference on the Future of Europe kicked off in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

The year-long project will engage citizens on the debate about Europe’s future challenges and priorities. The goal of the Conference is to give EU citizens a greater say in shaping Europe’s policies.

But what can it achieve within twelve months? Karen Coleman has this report…

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Dur: 4:57

People’s views on Europe’s future must be taken 'seriously' warns Kelly

A new EU project involving people from all corners of the bloc won’t succeed unless their views are taken seriously.  That’s the warning from Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly.

The Conference on the Future of Europe was officially launched in the European Parliament in Strasbourg yesterday (Sunday May 9). It will be overseen by the European Commission, European Parliament and Council.

The year-long project will engage citizens on the debate about Europe’s future challenges and priorities. The goal of the Conference is to give citizens a greater say in shaping Europe’s policies.

But Sean Kelly says it has to be a bottom-up and not top-down exercise for it to succeed.  

Out words: be a success

Dur: 00:27

EU-wide citizens’ dialogue could lead to Treaty changes – Kelly

An EU wide initiative to engage people in shaping Europe’s future could lead to changes in EU treaties which would mean holding a referendum in Ireland. So says the Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly.

The Conference on the Future of Europe was officially launched yesterday in Strasbourg. The year-long event aims to involve EU citizens in contributing ideas on Europe’s future.

European, national, regional and local authorities as well as civil society and other organisations, will be able to organise events.  And a multi-lingual digital platform has been set up to enable people to get involved online.

Some proposals could mean changes to EU Treaties according to Sean Kelly.

Out words: works out

Dur: 00:37

 

EU calls on citizens to shape Europe’s future – O’Sullivan

A major EU-wide initiative to engage European citizens on shaping Europe’s future was officially launched today. The Conference on the Future of Europe kicked off at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

The Conference will last for a year. Its aim is to harvest as many ideas as possible from people young and old across the EU on what kind of Europe they want to live in in the future.

Green MEP for Ireland South, Grace O’Sullivan says it will give people the chance to shape Europe’s future.

Out words: really important

Dur: 00:32

 

Conference on Future of Europe launches today – O’Sullivan

An ambitious project to engage citizens across the EU to help shape Europe’s future will be launched today in the European Parliament in Strasbourg (13:00 – 14:30 Irish time).

The Conference on the Future of Europe will be a year-long event that aims to involve citizens’ participation from all corners of the Bloc.

European, national, regional and local authorities as well as civil society and other organisations, will be able to organise events and contribute ideas on Europe’s future. Much of the engagement will take place virtually as Covid 19 will limit physical events. A multi-lingual digital platform has been set up to enable contributors to get involved.

Green MEP Grace O’Sullivan says it will give EU citizens an opportunity to determine what kind of Europe they want to live in.

Out words: day life

Dur: 00:24

EU calls on citizens to shape Europe’s future – Andrews

An ambitious project to engage citizens across the EU to help shape Europe’s future will be launched tomorrow (Sunday May 9^th) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

The Conference on the Future of Europe will be a year-long event that’s supposed to involve citizens' participation from all corners of the Bloc.

European, national, regional and local authorities as well as civil society and other organisations, will be able to organise events and contribute ideas on Europe’s future. Much of the engagement will take place virtually as the Covid 19 virus will limit physical events. A dedicated website has been set up to enable contributors to get involved.

Fianna Fail MEP Barry Andrews explains how people can engage with the project.

Out words: the country

Dur: 00:27

 

Conference on Future of Europe kicks off (Sunday May 9th)

A major EU-wide initiative to engage European citizens on shaping Europe’s future kicks off on Sunday May 9th. The Conference on the Future of Europe will be officially launched at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. (13:00 – 14:30 Irish time). The year-long event is supposed to enable people across the EU to determine what kind of Europe they want to live in.

Its launch will coincide with Europe Day events across EU countries.

So what exactly is this Conference on the future of Europe? Karen Coleman has this report

In words: The idea…

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Dur: 4:56

EU to launch Conference on Future of Europe – Fitzgerald

A major EU-wide initiative to engage European citizens on shaping Europe’s future kicks off tomorrow (Sunday May 9th). The Conference on the Future of Europe will be officially launched at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. It’s a collaborative effort involving the European Commission, Parliament and Council.

The Conference will last for a year. And its aim is to harvest as many ideas as possible from people young and old across the EU on what kind of Europe they want to live in in the future.

Fine Gael MEP Frances Fitzgerald explains.

Out words: on them

Dur: 00:17

Frances Fitzgerald talks Sofagate and & Istanbul Convention

Fine Gael MEP Frances Fitzgerald talks to EuroParlRadio Editor Karen Coleman about Turkey’s regressive stance on women which was highlighted again during a recent trip of the European Commission President to Ankara.

During the meeting, Ursula von der Leyen was relegated to a sofa, while her European Council counterpart, Charles Michel sat on a stately chair next to the Turkish president.

President von der Leyen told the European Parliament on Monday 26th April that the incident left here feeling hurt and alone.

Out words: work to do 

Dur: 5:13