Brussels up close: Hartberg-Fürstenfelds politician in EU use!

Brussels up close: Hartberg-Fürstenfelds politician in EU use!

Hartberg-Fürstenfeld, Österreich - An exciting journey behind the scenes of the European Union (EU) recently provided plenty of conversation in Hartberg-Fürstenfeld. EU member Reinhold Lopatka had organized a study trip for a group consisting of several mayors and EU municipal councilors. The aim of the trip was to get a better understanding of the European decision-making processes and their effects on the citizens, reports The participants were offered an exciting program. The highlights were visits to the important institutions of the EU, including the EU Commission, where they also got into conversation with the Austrian Commissioner Magnus Brunner . In addition, the EU Parliament, the constant representation of Austria in Brussels and the headquarters of the European People's Party were on the agenda. A detour to the "Styria House" gave the guests the opportunity to convince themselves of the region.

interesting insights into decision -making processes

Klaus Binder, head of the department for country affairs, gave the participants that amazing 80% of the laws that are used in the 27 nation states have originated in Brussels. "Brussels remains a place of compromises," according to the conclusion of the participants, who were able to experience the complexity and the challenges of European cooperation.

Of course, the big place and the famous Manneken Pis was also explored during a visit to Brussels. The group enjoyed Belgian fries on the Maison Antoine, a fun that even reminded of Angela Merkel , who had also enjoyed fries in the same place.

The meaning of the EU

The trip enables the participants to better understand the structures of the EU. The focus is on the Europaviertel in Brussels, where the most important institutions such as the Commission and Parliament are based. The Lisbon Treaty forms the legal basis that has been further developed in recent decades. This contract not only regulates the skills of the EU, but also the voluntary resignation of states from the Union. It is a first step towards more transparency, describes bpb.de and shows how important the EU is for the Member States.

The role of national parliaments in the European decision -making process was strengthened by the Lisbon Treaty. Learning and understanding are the keys to further promote the European idea, and such trips contribute significantly to this. The politicians from Hartberg-Fürstenfeld come back with useful knowledge that not only affect them, but also their voters.