Chemnitz in focus: Culture Capital 2025 starts with a new program!

Chemnitz in focus: Culture Capital 2025 starts with a new program!

Chemnitz, Deutschland - Berlin (ots)

This week promises exciting developments in the EU that will captivate all attentive citizens! On Friday, October 25th, Chemnitz, the Saxon industrial city, celebrates the press launch for the cultural mega event "C the Unseen". In just three months, Chemnitz will become the cultural capital of Europe. With over 100 projects and more than 1,000 events, the city expects an impressive program with connections from high and subculture as well as thrilling hands-on offers. The event takes place from 11.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Hartmannfabrik, where Commission representative Barbara Gessler is also available for questions!

At the same time, the EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Protection, Janez Lenarcic, takes part in the disaster protection exercise "Magnitude" in Mosbach. Numerous emergency services are prepared for a simulated earthquake of thickness 6.9. The focus is on the rescue of spoiled people, dealing with dangerous chemicals and drinking water supply - an indispensable test for Belgian security.

political high voltage in Europe

At the same time, Ursula from the Leyen, President of the European Commission, travels through the western Balkans, to have important discussions with heads of state in Bosnia, Serbia, Kosovo and Montenegro. This journey, which lasts until October 26, could significantly influence the political landscape of the region. EBS will report live from the various capital meetings!

On Saturday, October 26th, Barcelona becomes the setting of Euromed Civil Society Conference, where the high representative of the EU for foreign and security policy, Josep Borrell, talks about the challenges of the Middle East conflict. With words that encourage you to think, he will address the ongoing polarization and radicalization and suggest solutions.

Last but not least in Berlin on Monday, October 28th, a panel discussion on the role of Georgia in the EU and on Wednesday, October 30th, a fascinating European dialogue on feminism and right -wing populism on the agenda. The pressure that the populist movements exercise on the progress of equality policy is discussed in detail, while political scientists and activists come together to find ways to strengthen women's rights in Europe

In addition, on Friday, November 1st, a G20 conference in Belem, Brazil, is on the program on the subject of disaster prevention, in which Commissioner Lenarcic will take part. The topics of this conference will be of global importance!