1. Local and regional authorities working to foster EU citizenship on the road to the European Year of Citizens 2013 June 27 2012

2. www.cses.co.ukwww.cses.co.uk 2  Study aims and research plan  Some initial findings  CSES team contacts

3. www.cses.co.uk 3  Investigate the role of Local and Regional authorities in promoting citizens’ rights connected with EU citizenship and citizens’ rights  Identify and assess examples of good practice that can be replicated by other local and regional authorities

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5. www.cses.co.ukwww.cses.co.uk 5  An online survey was launched in May and will be run until mid-July 2012. The questionnaire is available in 23 EU languages.  http://www.cses.co.uk/surveys/eu-citizenship-and- citizens-rights/ http://www.cses.co.uk/surveys/eu-citizenship-and- citizens-rights/  Interviews and case studies are being undertaken with Local and Regional Authorities to identify policies to promote EU citizenship and citizens’ rights in more detail and to identify good practices.

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14. www.cses.co.ukwww.cses.co.uk 14 City of Krefeld, Germany - right to free movement and residence  The City of Krefeld as a part of the euregio which covers nearby areas of Germany and the Netherlands. To promote cross-border working and other contacts, the City authorities provide information and advice on local and regional labour market, education and training, and business opportunities. A dedicated website in German and Dutch language has been set up to help do this. There is also a special telephone line in both languages to provide information and advice. Centre for Citizenship Education (NGO), Poland – Electoral rights  The project took place shortly before the elections to the EP and focused on young people in eight cities (4 Polish and 4 abroad). 400 people aged 14 to 17 years took part in the project, preparing a campaign for fictional EP candidates. The project aimed to raise awareness about the EP, other EU institutions.

15. www.cses.co.ukwww.cses.co.uk 15  Completion of survey work  Further case study interviews  First draft report (16 July)

16. www.cses.co.ukwww.cses.co.uk 16  Jack Malan – Partner (jmalan@cses.co.uk)jmalan@cses.co.uk  Natalia Cecot, Project Manager (ncecot@cses.co.uk)ncecot@cses.co.uk  Daniel Beresford, Consultant (dberesford@cses.co.uk)dberesford@cses.co.uk  Michael Richardson, Consultant (mrichadson@cses.co.uk)mrichadson@cses.co.uk