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In Switzerland the Eidgenossen have their say on many local, regional and national decisions. Every year, the Swiss decide in hundreds of referendums on issues that directly affect citizens.

In contrast, Brussels citizens suffer from administrative local burden in everyday life. Decisions are made over their heads.

The newly founded political movement 1030 Ensemble : La force des citoyens pour un Schaerbeek participatif % wants to change this in the sixth largest municipality in Belgium in Brussels-Schaerbeek. “Citizens first” is the demand to involve Schaerbeek inhabitants before making decisions. Is an introduction of a bottom up strategy at the municipal level in Belgium feasable?

Agenda

Introduction: Georges VERZIN, founder of „1030 ensemble“, Schaerbeek

Panelists:
Philippe DE HERDT, Sports professor at Schaerbeek working many years in Switzerland
Francoise CARDINAUX, Psychoanalyst from Schaerbeek born in Switzerland

Moderation: Thomas A. FRIEDRICH , eu correspondent