One hundred and fifty citizens from across all European Union member states convened online from April 24 to 26 for the second session of the European Citizens’ Panel on Preparedness. The primary objective of the discussions is to generate concrete ideas detailing how the EU can improve its collective readiness for future crises and shocks. The panel aims to ensure that actions derived from the EU preparedness union strategy are both inclusive and directly responsive to the needs of its citizenry.
Participants are deepening their exploration of priorities previously identified in discussions held in March. Key areas under review include enhancing citizen engagement, promoting education, fostering solidarity and inclusion, maintaining the integrity of communication—including combating disinformation—and strengthening overall crisis management frameworks across Europe. Representing Bulgaria, four participants attended the session, hailing from Sofia, Burgas, Isperih, and Reberkovo.
Speaking to BTA, Antoaneta Petkova, a representative from Reberkovo, expressed hope that the group, which includes members from Germany, Italy, and Czechia, would continue discussing proposals such as the implementation of theoretical and practical educational training on crisis response for all age groups. Petkova noted that the discussions would also encompass four additional ideas related to disaster and crisis response. The plenary session remains accessible for live viewing via the panel’s dedicated website.
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