How the EU can solve its communication p • Table.Briefings

Hundreds of people are participating in the ''Sing for Europe'' event organized by the Pulse of Europe organization ahead of the upcoming European election in Cologne, Germany, on May 9, 2024. — „Götterfunken“ on Europe Day: Hundreds of people sang the European anthem on the square in front of Cologne’s train station. Pulse of Europe was one of the initiators.

The pro-Europe mood is not bad, says Stefanie Hartung, co-founder of Pulse of Europe. Nevertheless, the pro-European citizens’ movement also sees a need for reform. Europe needs to strengthen its sense of community and improve its communication.

Many in European politics hope that a high voter turnout is the best protection against the strengthening of anti-democratic parties in the European Parliament. But how can voters be mobilized – especially 16- and 17-year-olds, who will be able to vote in the 2024 European elections in Germany for the first time?

How the EU can solve its communication problem

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