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This strategy, developed on April 20, 2012, in Vänersborg, focuses on strengthening ties with European twin cities and regions. Highlighting the significance of the European idea, the mission promotes international youth exchange programs such as camps, language courses, and internships to foster cultural understanding. The strategy is grounded in historical contexts, particularly post-World War II, and builds on the framework of town and province twinning and EU projects. Key elements include exchanges, mutual understanding, and collaborative solutions to address pressing global challenges like demography and climate change.
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Example of Strategy 20 April 2012, Vänersborg Enzkreis «Europakonzept» / Mission Statement Session 3: International relations strategies
To which specific political needs/priorities does the strategy respond to? Mission Statement: “The European idea and the cultivation of the relations to our European twin cities and regions are of greatest importance to us. We support international youth exchange programs (e.g. the international youth camp, language courses, and internships).”
What is the structure of the strategy? Historical background (World War II) Political frame Town / Province twinning EU projects (themes, best practice) European network
What are its key elements? i.e the concrete actions to be developed through the strategy „traditional“ twinning activities (exchanges)> mutual understanding by encounters solve European (global) problems together> demography, global warming, … building a European consciousness emphasis on young people> exchange, language skills, internships, …