From FC Cologne Autumn 2016 … to FC Skopje Spring 2018 INTRODUCTION From FC Cologne Autumn 2016 … to FC Skopje Spring 2018

PROVISIONAL AGENDA DAY 1 Official Welcome Address Political Discussion DAY 2 Outdoor activity to introduce you to the current Macedonian context Engagement and networking with Macedonian CSOs during dinner DAY 3 Outdoor activity: Onorevole signore Putoto, sei preparato?

VENUES (TBC) Opening/Closing Ceremony Macedonian Parliament Macedonian Government Political Commissions Venues that have played not only symbolic but also political role in restoring democracy and European values

ACCOMMODATION Urban Hostel Skopje www.urbanhostel.com.mk

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TRANSPORT To and From Macedonia By Airplane: Skopje airport (SKP) or Skopje "Alexander the Great" Airport is located 17 km southeast of Skopje in the Municipality of Petrovec. In addition to the many regular airlines from all over the world, there are also low fare flights with Wizzair from several destinations (direct flights to Skopje from 27 different cities). By Bus: Skopje may very well be reached by bus. From the neighboring countries as well as from the countries in Western Balkans, you can reach Skopje by bus. There are numerous international lines that arrive in Skopje. Check the website of your national bus station and look for buses that go to Skopje. The website of the Skopje Bus Station can be found here. From & To Skopje By Bus: The city of Skopje is very easily reachable from the airport by bus. Vardar Ekspres (Transport Company) provides shuttle bus transportation from and to the airport every hour and a half, which can take you to various locations in the city. The price for the bus ticket is 175 MKD (3 EUR). By Taxi: From the airport, Skopje city center can be easily reached by taxi too. The price of the taxi service is from 900 MKD to 1220 MKD (15-20EUR) and can fit 4 persons.

FC2018 REMARKS, THEMES & ACTIVITES 2018 - European Year of Cultural Heritage 2003 – 2018 - 15 years from the Thessaloniki Summit (Western Balkans on the EU agenda for the first time) Themes European identity, based on and inspired by the anti-fascist struggle, understood as a cultural heritage.

FC2018 REMARKS, THEMES & ACTIVITIES (Western) Balkans as an integrative part of Europe – the EU integration is unfinished; (non-EU) Balkan countries need unconditional support in their EU accession processes. Celebrating European values and the (comm)unity of the European peoples and cultures - a message to the anti-EU movements: Europe is strong, united and it will not give up on the its principles and values our founding mothers and fathers fought for. TIME TO WIN THE FIGHT!

TOWARD FC2018 Our team is getting ready and we are looking forward to hosting you. FEDERAZIONE, EUROPEA, SU-BI-TO!