One hundred and fifty citizens representing all European Union 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 actionable concepts for enhancing the EU’s collective resilience against future crises, ensuring that strategies developed under the EU preparedness union framework are both inclusive and responsive to the needs of its populace. Participants deepened the priorities identified during earlier sessions in March.
Key areas of focus included strengthening citizen engagement, enhancing education, promoting solidarity and inclusion, safeguarding communication integrity—specifically combating disinformation—and improving overall crisis management across Europe. Among the attendees are four Bulgarians, representing Sofia, Burgas, Isperih, and Reberkovo. Speaking to BTA, Antoaneta Petkova, who participated from Reberkovo, noted that the group, which included representatives from Germany, Italy, and Czechia, intends to continue discussions on previously highlighted proposals.
A central focus remains the implementation of comprehensive educational training, covering both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, for all age groups regarding crisis response. Petkova also confirmed that the panel will deliberate on four additional concepts related to disaster and crisis response. The ongoing efforts underscore a commitment to robust, citizen-led preparedness measures.
The plenary sessions are available for live viewing on the panel’s dedicated website.
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