Source: European Commission (video statements)
When the EU calls you to contribute to EU energy efficiency, do you pick up? Watch as one retired man from Ireland, or a Hungarian nurse, becomes a key player in shaping a greener and more energy-efficient Europe. Get inspired and see how you too can make a difference!
When Csenge, Conall, and 148 other randomly selected EU citizens were called upon by the European Commission to discuss EU Energy Efficiency in Brussels, they took on the challenge. Over three weekends, they debated, shared ideas, and made 13 conclusive recommendations that the Commission will consider during policymaking.
Want to see how their voices contributed to the debate?
▬▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Travelling to Brussels
00:58 Joining the Citizens Panel
02:14 Small Group Sessions
04:23 Focusing on Railway Travel
06:19 Presenting Ideas
06:38 Conclusion
In this video, we follow the journey of Connell, a retired man from Ireland, and Csenge, a young nurse from Hungary, who were invited to participate in a European Citizens’ Panel. Initially sceptical, Connell was surprised to find himself on a plane to Brussels the next day. Along with citizens from different European countries, he participated in small group sessions where they discussed energy efficiency. The group focused on the issue of railway travel and proposed ideas to make it more environmentally friendly. Their suggestions were well received by the European Commission, giving Connell a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Csenge, on top of her contributions to the Energy Efficiency policy-making process, also formed friendships with people from different countries, highlighting the diversity and power of collaboration.
This experience showed both of them the importance of citizen involvement in shaping the future of Europe and how even an individual can make a difference.
Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-264625
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