Example of Strategy 20 April 2012, Vänersborg Enzkreis «Europakonzept» / Mission Statement Session 3: Interna>onal rela>ons strategies
To which specific poli>cal needs/priori>es does the strategy respond to? Mission Statement: •  “The European idea and the cul>va>on of the rela>ons to our European twin ci>es and regions are of greatest importance to us. •  We support interna>onal youth exchange programs (e.g. the interna>onal youth camp, language courses, and internships).” What is the structure of the strategy? • 
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Historical background (World War II) Poli>cal frame Town / Province twinning EU projects (themes, best prac>ce) European network What are its key elements? i.e the concrete ac>ons to be developed through the strategy •  „tradi>onal“ twinning ac>vi>es (exchanges) > mutual understanding by encounters •  solve European (global) problems together > demography, global warming, … •  building a European consciousness •  emphasis on young people > exchange, language skills, internships, …