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The Delegation of the European
Commission in 2003 set up a network of EU Information Points,
which are located in several cities throughout the country.
Seven EU Info Points were opened within the Citizens'
Information Centers in the municipalities of Bitola, Gostivar,
Kavadarci, Kocani, Kumanovo, Tetovo and Veles. On the occasion
of celebration of the Europe Day 2009 new EU Info Point was
opened at the National and University Library “St. Kliment
Ohridski”.
Their main objective is to be a place where citizens will learn
about the functioning of the European Union, its institutions,
policies and programmes as well as the development of the
relations between the EU and the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia.
The Information Points offer free access to publications related
to the EU, free access to the Europa websites as well as a
chance to participate in meetings where EU related topics of
interest for the citizens are discussed.
The EU Info points have some specific activities like:
Organization of educational activities (meetings with pupils,
discussions on certain topics in the centers/schools,
possibilities for scholarships, etc.);
Organization of debates, round tables with representatives from
EU Member States, representatives from the candidate-countries,
experts from the country;
Establishment of cooperation with the citizens, NGO-s,
institutions, private sector, etc., through provision of access
to EU-related information (Internet access, Database, e-mail,
meetings);
Establishment of contacts and exchange of experiences with the
Information points/centers from other countries aspiring to the
EU;
Cooperation with the local media for provision of correct
information about the EU Mission in Skopje, and the activities
implemented in the country by the EU Member States.
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