In fact, 2013 has been officially named the “European Year of Citizens”. Citizens are not always aware that European citizenship gives them rights. These include the right to move and live freely in another EU member state, the right to vote and stand as a candidate in European elections, and the right to petition the European Parliament.
In Brussels: the celebrations will feature, from 10.00 to 18.00, concerts, brass bands, artistic events, fun activities, tours of the official buildings, quizzes, debates with Members of the European Parliament (also to be web-streamed) and meetings with its political groups and services.
For younger visitors, the children’s village on the European Parliament esplanade will host a series of activities, craft projects and interactive games, so that children can have fun learning about Europe.
In Strasbourg: on 19 May you are invited to attend an official opening ceremony at 09.30. Come and debate your issues with your Members of the European Parliament and the European Ombudsman in the plenary chamber and meet the political groups and directorates-general of the European Parliament and other EU institutions. There will be festive activities and shows throughout the day.
The European Year of Citizens therefore aims to inform everyone, and in particular young people, of the existence of these rights.
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