GSS EU Science Funding Gateway

Objectives

• To promote exchanges between citizens of different countries;
• To give citizens the opportunity to discover the cultural diversity of the European Union and to make them aware that European values and cultural heritage constitute the foundation for a common future;
• To guarantee peaceful relations between Europeans and to ensure their active participation at the local level;
• To reinforce mutual understanding and friendship between European citizens;
• To encourage cooperation between municipalities and the exchange of best practices;
• To support good local governance and reinforce the role of local and regional authorities in the European integration process.

The scope will be related on raising awareness on the richness of the cultural and linguistic environment in Europe as well as  raising awareness of the importance of reinforcing the European integration process based on solidarity. Additionally, the topic focuses on fostering a sense of belonging to Europe by promoting the debate on the future of Europe and on the reflection of the the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has on the local communities. 

Twinning must be understood in largo sensu, thus referring to the municipalities which signed or are engaged to sign twinning agreements as well as to the municipalities having other forms of partnerships fostering their cooperation and cultural links.