1. Example of Strategy 20 April 2012, Vänersborg Session 3: International relations strategies Enzkreis «Europakonzept» / Mission Statement

2. To which specific political needs/priorities does the strategy respond to? Mission Statement: “The European idea and the cultivation of the relations to our European twin cities and regions are of greatest importance to us. We support international youth exchange programs (e.g. the international youth camp, language courses, and internships).”

3. What is the structure of the strategy? Historical background (World War II) Political frame Town / Province twinning EU projects (themes, best practice) European network

4. What are its key elements? i.e the concrete actions to be developed through the strategy „traditional“ twinning activities (exchanges) > mutual understanding by encounters solve European (global) problems together > demography, global warming, … building a European consciousness emphasis on young people > exchange, language skills, internships, …