SEM & Europe Direct Valletta host Network of Networks meeting

Discussing the preparations for Europe Day 2022

On March 24, SEM and Europe Direct Valletta brought together EU-related national contact points and information providers in Malta, to coordinate the preparations in the run up to Europe Day, which will be taking place on May 9.

The meeting first started off with a presentation by the European Union Asylum Agency (EUAA) - formerly the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) - explaining their expanded mandate and operations, as well as their re-branding.

It then followed with a presentation and discussion by SEM, Europe Direct Valletta and the European Commission Representation in Malta, on the preparations leading up to the event being held on Europe Day. Here, the logistical aspects as well as the programme of activities were presented. The floor was then open to any suggestions by participants, and a way forward was established.

Participants hailed from the following entities: Servizzi Ewropej f’Malta, Europe Direct Valletta, EU Careers, European Parliament Liaison Office in Malta (EPLO), European Commission Representation, European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA), European Employment Services (EURES), Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST), EU Programmes Agency (EUPA), Strategy & Implementation Division – OPM, Malta SOLVIT Centre, European Consumers Centre (ECC Net), Entitlement Unit – Ministry for Health, URBACT, and Euroguidance Malta & Lifelong Learning, Ministry for Education.

This was the first Network of Networks meeting of this year, bringing together EU information providers and national contact points to strengthen collaboration in the provision of several different EU related services to EU citizens in Malta.