The European Commission Representation in Malta has a significant role to play to this effect. As a representative of the one of the key European Institutions, the Representation's main mission to keep the citizens informed about European affairs and especially about policies affecting their daily lives. In so doing, the Representation has the responsibility to adopt and identify the most effective and efficient tool to communicate with the citizen.

This is precisely the aim of L-Ewropa fil-Pjazza - a roadshow [635 KB] aiming to create fora for public dialogue on EU matters. The medium used is a mobile information vehicle visiting all village squares in Malta and Gozo. It will provide information on the Lisbon Treaty, the role of European Institutions, the European funding system, energy, environment and climate change and other related EU matters. The roadshow will be animated by local performers.

The objectives of L-Ewropa fil-Pjazza are:

• To raise awareness on the role of the European Union and its function

• To directly inform European citizen on major European policies

• To inform citizens on the European reform process and funding system

• To communicate Europe through innovative mean and methods

• To narrow the distance between Europe and the general public.

The Roadshow [635 KB] will be running until 17 September 2009. Full schedule [4 MB] of the events is attached.

Europe starts in your home and your locality. We want to get to know you better and would like you to tell us what the EU can do for you.