On October 1 and 2, the European Commissioner responsible for Regional Policy, Corina Cretu, and the European Commissioner responsible for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Karmenu Vella, will visit Malta.

On October 1, the Commissioners will exchange views with the Maltese public in a Citizens’ Dialogue that will be held at the Hotel Phoenicia at 5.30pm.

These dialogues provide a great opportunity for people to give their opinion and for the European Commissioners to better understand what needs to be done to improve the daily lives of citizens around Europe.

The two Commissioners will exchange views with the citizens on a wide range of issues and EU policies which directly impact people’s lives

The two Commissioners will exchange views with citizens on a wide range of issues and EU policies which directly impact people’s lives.

The dialogue is expected to focus on the current and future situation of the EU, topics that fall within the specific portfolios of the two Commissioners and any other questions that those present would like to discuss.

Everyone is invited to participate. One is encouraged to register in advance by calling on 2342 5100 or by sending an e-mail to comm-rep-mt@ec.europa.eu.

Questions and comments may also be submitted in advance on the Facebook page of the Representation of the European Commission in Malta or on Twitter using the hashtag #EUdialogues.

The Citizens’ Dialogue will be streamed on the website of the European Commission Representation in Malta http://ec.europa.eu/malta/ on October 1 from 5.30pm onwards and will be followed by a press conference.

http://ec.europa.eu/citizens-dialogues/