1 08.10.2008 Open Days WS 0C27: Second generation cross-border cooperation: New administrative structures for cross border cooperation European City Twin

108.10.2008 Open Days WS 0C27: Second generation cross-border cooperation: New administrative structures for cross border cooperation

European City Twin Frankfurt (Oder) Słubice

Klaus Baldauf, City of Frankfurt (Oder), Germany* Board member of City Twins, cross-border cities’ Association* Vice President of the EUROMOT Executive Committee for CTA

Overview Introduction - the speakers’ background

Cooperation between Frankfurt (Oder) – SlubiceEuroregion Pro Europa ViadrinaCity Twins AssociationEUROMOT

Major issues Example Frankfurt (Oder) – SlubiceSWOT Analysis Prepared measures

ConclusionsRealisation of the EUROMOT strategy



SłubiceFrankfurtFrankfurt//((OOder)der)

Speaker: Klaus Baldauf, City of Frankfurt (Oder), Germany* Responsible for International Affairs * German chairman of the Euroregion project management committee * Board member of City Twins, cross-border cities’ association * Vice President of EUROMOT Executive Committee for CTA





21/12/2007

12 p.m.

Town Bridge

Frankfurt

(Oder)

Slubice

New possibilities

with SCHENGEN



SWOT-2008 Frankfurt (Oder) - SlubiceSTRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

Double cityEuroregionCity Twins Association

No common administrative structures

Establishment of common offices for Euroregion CTA for common - Marketing- Management - Citizen consumer's consultation and help

- Information centre

Cooperation structures resolveSeparate development of the partnersCompetition at place

cooperation

European labs of experience of growing together from

FFO-Slubice

view 09/2008

Experiences do not become - generalized low structured- transfer (inside the border area and transnational)

Educational measures: children & youngsters- Obligatorily in schools of border areas- Provide Curriculum for schools- Best practice-instructional films: Training andeducation school trips in border regions- Offers for the whole EU space- Common events of groups from border areas: culture, sport, multimedia...- Integration of the media- Synergies for linguistic competence---> European border partnership program

Ignorance in the populationThe EU disapprovalIntoleranceMissing motivation for

cooperation

Cross border communication - Administration- Parliament- Organisation- University

Missing linguistic and cultural competenceVarying partnersIncompatible administrative structures

Communication within EUROMOT & CTAVideo conference system with integration of interpreter's canalsDevelopment of linguistic competence Establishment of border-covering working teams with linguistic tandem courses

False interpretation actions and reactionsWillingness to cooperate sinksMistrust grows



Prepared measures FFO - Slubice

Creation of cooperation structures between both administrations

Strategy for the common development of both cities:

Define structuresFix prioritiesCommon officeCoordination of the cooperationProject development Common marketing



City Twins Association

Established in December 2006 as a result of the City Twins Cooperation Network project (2004 – 2006)

Members and other city twins cooperating with the associationImatra - Svetogorsk (Finland - Russia)

Narva - Ivangorod (Estonia - Russia)

Frankfurt(Oder)-Slubice (Germany - Poland)

Görlitz - Zgorzelec* (Germany - Poland)

Tornio - Haparanda (Finland - Sweden)

Valka - Valga (Lithuania - Estonia)

Cieszyn* - Cesky Tiesin* (Poland-Czech Republic)

* Lettre of intent



City Twins Association Main task: represent the interests of City Twins

Remove the barriers to cross-border cooperation between City Twins members for inhabitants and administrations

Support of good neighborhood and variety of cultures

Common protection of existence care

Promote exchange of experiences, new ideas, views and objectives

European partnership program also program for citizens in Twin Cities: Create a special program for City Twins

Citizenship - Connecting people throughout Europe

Common cultural programsCommon sports teams within City-Twins Youth meetings: „ Fit for life in border regions “Support of common facilities: Know-how transfer



Imatra Svetogorsk

33 Imatra Svetogorsk



EUROMOT-Strategy European network of cross-border local

authoritiesBuilding a European political network of cross-border local authorities

Support of common actions and exchange of experiences in the fields of education and culture, economic development, concerning cross-border workers and local governance

Studies and research: help with the definition of a coherent cross-border cooperation policy

Implementation of common projects (INTERREG 4C, URBACT II, ESPON, Citizenship)

Operational assistance

help with formalisation and structuring of projects;assist their preparation, from feasibility study to operational set-up;advise the partners and ensure cross-border balance;support the preparation of applications for European funding.



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