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Europe
Europe has long become a decisive factor for many areas of local politics and administration. The municipalities must stand by the European commitments but can also enjoy support from European programmes. In addition, local authorities and their citizens can actively shape the European Union. There is a wide range of opportunities for participation. The European work of the International Office comprises the following:
- To anchor the topic of Europe in the administration and in the citizenry
- To provide communication and information on European issues
- To give advice on incentive programmes for the city’s specialist departments, but also for independent sponsors, associations, and other institutions
- To organise seminars and trainings regarding European funding programmes
- To influence EU legislation and policies through consultations
- To participate in various European networks
Münster ist Teil der EU-Mission!
The EU supports Münster’s goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2030
Under the motto “Our climate 2030”, the city of Münster aims for climate neutrality by the year 2030 and adaption to the consequences of climate change. As one out of 100 cities from all over Europe, Münster has received support from the European Union to reach that goal: Earlier this year, the EU launched a competition with the aim of selecting 100 cities to lead the way in implementation the green deal and achieve climate neutrality by 2030. The city of Münster participated in that competition and was selected as the winner. Now, the city has easier access to European funding and can draw on a comprehensive range of advice from European climate experts.
SimEP in pictures
SimEP: Understanding, experiencing, and shaping Europe
Every year since 2013, the simulation of the European Parliament (SimEP) of the Young European Federalists (YEF) has taken place in the historic City Hall in Münster under the patronage of First Mayor Markus Lewe. Students from Münster’s schools have the opportunity to slip into the role of a MEP for one day and to spend a day simulating the work of the European Parliament. At the end of this day, a fictitious directive on a specific topic is adopted.
Instagram page of YEF Münster
European active municipality in North-Rhine Westphalia
In November 2020, the City of Münster was awarded the title “European active municipality in NRW”. Once a year, the award is given to those municipalities showing exemplary commitment to Europe by the Prime Minister of the State of North-Rhine Westphalia. For the City of Münster, the European idea is a matter of conviction because the diversity of Europe and the common European successes are an inspiration for the city’s work.
Europe in Münster
The City of Münster was among the final six candidates competing for the Europe Prize 2020. The short film demonstrates the way in which the European idea is brought to life in Münster. It portrays Münster as a city characterized by a culture of diversity and openness, vibrant partnerships and curiosity for its European neighbors.
A special Europe Day
Münster in Europe
The short film demonstrates the way in which the European idea is brought to life in Münster. It portrays Münster as a city characterized by a culture of diversity and openness, vibrant partnerships and curiosity for its European neighbors