09.07.08: Top EU officials ask capitals to boost communication - The Diigo Meta page

• 09 Jul 08
  

  Prof. Dr Wolfgang Schumann

  Note that the role of the Internet and citizen journalism as means to boost communication are highlighted.

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  • In the aftermath of the Irish 'no' to the Lisbon Treaty, European institutions are yet again confronted with their failure to communicate the benefits of Europe with citizens, Commission Vice-President Margot Wallström and Parliament Vice President Alejo Vidal-Quadras told EurActiv on two separate occasions.
  • The Commission Vice President also stressed the role of new technologies. “In France, people suddenly realised the importance of the internet during the [French 2005] referendum. I'll keep talking about using the internet more, but traditional leaders are used to traditional channels."

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