A gathering of 150 citizens representing various EU member states convened online from April 24 to 26 for the second session of the European Citizens’ Panel on Preparedness. The discussions aim to generate tangible ideas on enhancing the readiness of EU populations for future crises. This process is designed to ensure that actions taken under the EU preparedness union strategy are both inclusive and responsive to the needs of the citizenry.
Participants are delving deeper into priorities previously identified during their March discussions. Key areas under review include citizen engagement, education, solidarity and inclusion, the integrity of communication—which encompasses combating disinformation and misinformation—and comprehensive crisis management, alongside other facets of European preparedness. The plenary session is available for live viewing on the panel’s dedicated website.
Among the attendees are four Bulgarians representing Sofia, Burgas, Isperih, and Reberkovo. Antoaneta Petkova, participating from Reberkovo, stated that the group, which includes representatives from Germany, Italy, and the Czech Republic, intends to continue discussing proposals previously raised. Specifically, she highlighted the need for educational training on crisis response for all age groups, covering both theoretical and practical aspects.
Petkova noted that four additional concepts related to disaster and crisis response will also be addressed during the sessions. The input from these citizens is vital to shaping a robust framework for EU preparedness.
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