From 25 to 27 September 2024 they will take place in Campania, in Napoli, the EPP Group Study Days and Summer University.
Il EPP Group will be in the city for three days of study, from 25 to 27 September, with the presence of important external personalities, to listen to civil society, the voice of experts and political activists.
Wednesday 25 September the Royal Palace of Napoli will host members of the Group for a debate on the importance of the Mediterranean region and the need to create a real Defence Union.
The meeting will continue on Thursday 26 September with discussions with academics on EU reforms for enlargement, the strategy for a competitive Europe and the fight against terrorism, organised crime and human trafficking.
The visit will conclude on Friday morning with a meeting of the EPP Group Academy on Europe and its Neighbourhood, with a particular focus on the challenges in the Mediterranean.
On the occasion of the activities planned in Naples, on 26 September 2024, the delegation of the EPP Group will visit the National Park of VesuvioThe visit will include a stop at the Vesuvius Crater, offering the opportunity to explore and appreciate the natural beauty and geological value of this site, followed by a tour of the Real Osservatorio Vesuviano, the historic headquarters of the INGV.
Here, a panel dedicated to the planning of the protected area, with a particular focus on volcanic risk, will delve into the scientific aspects and volcanic activity of the region.
This visit represents a significant moment in the three days of study that the EPP Group is spending in Naples, a city that confirms itself as a point of reference for cooperation between Europe and the Mediterranean.
During the activities planned for the 26th in the Vesuvius National Park, the MEPs of the EPP Group will be welcomed by the President of the Vesuvius National Park Authority Raffaele De Luca, by the Head of Civil Protection, Fabio Ciciliano and by the Director of INGV – Vesuvius Observatory Mauro di Vito.
The visit to the Vesuvius Park will not only enrich the participants' knowledge of environmental and cultural issues, but will also underline the importance of dialogue and collaboration between Mediterranean countries to address shared challenges.
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“We are honored – declared Raffaele De Luca, President of the Vesuvius National Park Authority – to welcome the delegation of the European People's Party to the Vesuvius National Park.
This visit represents a unique opportunity to introduce European and international leaders to the extraordinary natural wealth and scientific value of our territory. Vesuvius, with its geological and cultural history, embodies not only a symbol of Italian heritage, but also a place of reflection on the environmental challenges that unite us all.
The presence of the EPP Group here today underlines the importance of cooperation between Europe and the Mediterranean to promote environmental protection and sustainable development. We trust – concludes President Raffaele De Luca – that this visit can inspire new synergies between the Mediterranean countries and the European Union, in the name of safeguarding our planet and promoting a shared culture of responsibility towards the future.”
Article published on 24 September 2024 - 12:19
