Kick-off Meeting in Este / Italy
19. - 21.04.2024
35. Jubiläum mit Saint-Yrieix (2023)
18. Mai 2023
Wir freuen uns sehr, dass wir mit unseren französischen Freunden bereits das 35-jährige Bestehen unserer Städtepartnerschaft feiern können. Wie Sie bestimmt wissen, werden immer die „Fünfer“ bei uns in Deutschland gefeiert und so haben wir große Mühen gemacht, um ein spannendes und interessantes Programm für alle Teilnehmer zu entwerfen.
ACTION is a project about the democratic future of the European Union.
It strengthens the sense of belonging to Europe and promotes debate about its future and its values.
ACTION is a project about citizens' rights , values and democratic participation of EU and non-EU citizens to live together peacefully and respectfully.
Over the years, the Europe Festival and Flower Show in Este, Italy (80,000 visitors in 2023) have become major attractions for a region of 30,000 inhabitants. The annual sporting event in the nearby town of Granze has also encouraged the participation of international and European athletes. The twin towns in Germany, France, Hungary, Croatia, and the United Kingdom, which have reciprocated the hospitality of the Italian towns, are also organizing events that attract thousands of people and will serve as a backdrop for this project. In recognition of its commitment to European unity and European values, the town of Este received the European Diploma from the Council of Europe in 2019.
The solid cooperation between the cities is strengthened by the friendship of the families, which form the backbone of mutual reception. Since 2017, Este has received the
"Europe for Citizens" for projects that address different themes each year: European citizenship and rights, social and physical disadvantage, cultural heritage, and environmental policy. The British twin town of Leek participated in all four meetings despite Brexit and will continue to participate in the events, as will the cities of Bethlehem and Fredricksburg (USA) and Rijeka (Croatia).
In 2018, the European Year of Cultural Heritage, the partners explored their cultural assets, which are at the heart of the "United in Diversity" project, which aims to enhance the multicultural, social, artistic, political and scientific heritage that Europeans bring to the EU.
ACTION will involve at least 760 direct participants and 10,000 indirect participants, while 50,000 citizens will be reached through multipliers.