Call for Participation
OpenForum 3: "Defending Citizenship against Extremism and Populism"
18 - 20 April 2008, Wrezsnia, Poland
What are OpenFora?
OpenFora are opportunities for interested citizens to exchange views and experience on topics that go beyond mere European-integratio nist matters. They are designed as weekend debates, in order to be open for people of all generations.
We bring together contrasting individual, regional and global perspectives on topics of general transnational importance, always focusing on individual contributions to sustainable solutions. Individual European citizens explore some of the most pressing issues of contemporary life, business and politics in European societies,
including external relations and global affairs.
We aim at creating a lively political debate by like-informed, not essentially like-minded people willing to engage themselves for the present and future fate and well-being of their fellow citizens. For more, please have a look at http://www.openfora .eu
What is the OpenForum Wrzesnia about?
A vibrant civil society requires different groups pursuing different interests. However, not all kinds of civic action can be seen as constructive for civil society. What defines the kind of activities to be repelled? Who should we interact with? Who should define the contents and the limits of citizenship? Precisely these questions are now key in current debates about shared values in nation-states and
the European Union, who are attempting to define the meaning of citizenship.
We are looking for people who have been in contact with the limits of what they deem acceptable or respectable or who have come across the topic in political or theoretical debates. We look forward to hearing different views of people coming from different backgrounds.
What are the conditions for participating?
Participation requires the ability to take part in a debate held in English language.
A participation fee of EUR 50,00 needs to be transferred to our bank account after your application has been accepted. Room and board are included.
On request, we can refund travel tickets (max 70 %, max. 125 EUR). You can find the project website at: http://projects. citizens- of-europe. eu/openfora/ ?page_id= 7
For more information on the 2008 programme “Challenges to
Citizenship in Europe - you can download: http://wiki. citizens- of-europe. eu/images/ 4/4c/Cce. pdf
What do you need to do in order to apply?
• Fill in our application form and motivational letter, downloadable at:
http://wiki. citizens- of-europe. eu/images/ 1/10/Wrzesnia_ Name_Surname. doc
• Send us short CV incl. information about possible project experience
• Write a short essay (approx. 4.000-5.000 characters) on the question: “What criteria do you or your organisation apply when deciding whether to work with somebody/some organisation or not? - (We do not mean considerations concerning size, capabilities or experience but only of orientation, aims and approach!)
• We are happy to receive any additional material of yours on the general programme "Challenges to Citizenship in Europe" or OpenForum Wrzesnia in particular (e.g. scientific publications or media reports)
Please send your application to the following address: office@citizens- of- europe.eu with the following subject: OpenForum Wrzesnia.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
This project is supported by the European Union under the "Europe for Citizens" Programme realised in co-operation with Engagierte Wissenschaft (EnWi) and hosted by Wielkopolskie Stowarzyszenie na Rzecz Rozwoju Obszarów Wiejskich Białężyce.
Citizens of Europe e.V.
http://www.citizens -of-europe. eu
Frank Burgdörfer, President
frank.burgdoerfer@ citizens- of-europe. eu
Kiefholzstraße 20, D-12435 Berlin
+49 30 868 701 0922 (Phone)
+49 30 868 701 0929 (Fax)
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