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Welcome to the International Conference on cross-border cooperation in Europe organised jointly by the MINISTRY OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC (MMR), the SLAVONIC EUROPE MOVEMENT (SE) and the ASSOCIATION OF THE EUROREGIONS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC. Join us as to explore the Czech Republic's remarkable potential in cross-border European cooperation as a macro-regional player. The conference will present the cross-border regulatory and structural setting at EU and Czech Republic Member State level as well as the Czech key players in cross-border cooperation.
A particular attention will be paid to AKTIS - A EUROPEAN CROSS-BORDER PROJECT CHAIN DRIVEN BY THE EUROPEAN SLAVONIC COOPERATION NETWORK as a new innovative cross-border civil society initiative: AKTIS is an integral part of the SLAVONIC NEW WAVE (SNW) initiative of the SLAVONIC EUROPE Movement, which has 4 distinct levels:
A) SLAVONIC NEW WAVE General Framework Programme as the conceptual and programmatic outline.
B) EUROPEAN SLAVONIC COOPERATION NETWORK as its geographic and strategic backbone.
C) LUSATIA GLOW as the innovative method of European integration through regional cross-border peoples and linguistic groups.
D) AKTIS as the final output of the SNW in form of a European project chain from the Black Sea to the Atlantic.
At the heart of AKTIS lies the idea of promoting actively the cooperation between democratically minded Slavonic peoples - and gradually between all European regions. In the framework of the International Conference in Prague, we will shape the future role of the Czech Republic and its neighbouring countries as an innovative macro-region being the heart and the starting point of this initiative.
A special feature will be the highlight of 20 years of the Czech Republic as a Member State of the European Union taking stock of what has been achieved and what still is to be reached in the framework of the Czech EU Membership.
The conference promises engaging discussions, insightful presentations and valuable networking opportunities set into a European Slavonic Cooperation Network.
Thursday, 18 January 2024
Ministry of Regional Development of the Czech Republic (MMR)
AVI Hall, address: Pařížská ulice 4
110 15 Prague 1
Czech Republic
MINISTRY OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC (MMR)
SLAVONIC EUROPE Movement, Brussels, Belgium
ASSOCIATION OF THE EUROREGIONS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC, Liberec
• LUSATIA GLOW, European Regional Crossroads Network - partners consortium:
○ SLAVONIC EUROPE Foundation - Brussels, BE
○ SLAVONIC CASTLE - Raddusch, Lusatia, DE
○ LUŽICKÁ ALIANCE ČR - Olomouc, CZ
○ ŁUŻYCKI ALIANS - Wrocław, PL
• OPENGRAPHY Media Agency - Brussels, BE
• Main language: Czech
• Translation into and from: German, English
As a result, the human society can change arbitrarily subject to the variation of its respective values taking on new forms and shaping freely its future and destiny: Space and culture can change their size, constitution and appearance leading to completely new and unexpected formations.
In this sense, the human society is a relative entity endowed with an almost endless range of possibilities. Having all chances and bearing all dangers. What it needs is a compass giving clear orientation.
The starting point – the first mover and the decisive game changer – of each societal evolution, however, is the individual, are the people.
The AKTIS Media Project is the way how to reach the people: It detects, fosters and grows space and culture by giving a platform to the spirit and sending out impulsions – this means giving an action field to the people. Being the human society’s virtual face and senses.
A television project starting from and focusing on Central & Eastern Europe and, at the same time, offering a platform for an active and systematic exchange between East & West is a historic event on the European media scene and the unique opportunity for Eastern Europeans to grasp and embrace their roots and identity as well as for the Western Europeans to discover Eastern Europe as a part of the common European history and present.
The basis and, at the same time, the road map of AKTIS (Ancient Greek ἀκτίς = ray of the sunlight, English = Glow ) is the LUSATIA GLOW European Regional Crossroads Network (LG) representing the regional crossings of the European civilisation as fixpoints and bridges on the cultural map of Europe.
AKTIS starts from the Lusatian border-triangle of the Czech Republic, the Free State of Saxony and Poland marking in this way as an example and a model the East-West crossing function of the entire LG programme – with AKTIS being its media face and senses.
AKTIS Media will target a European and international public, covering all ages, with a particular focus on using digital channels.
This approach will, among other things, actively contribute to introducing and supporting the use of digital skills as regular communication and entertainment instruments to the broad public as part of the Digital Agenda of the European Union.
The following channels will be the backbone of the regular AKTIS programmes:
The AKTIS Media Project underlines the importance of well-defined Digital Rights & Principles in the service of European citizens in order to ensure fully-fledged
digital 21st century standards are applied in the framework of all its undertakings and by all its partners.
It is based on the proposal for a Tripartite Declaration on European Digital Rights and Principles initiated and put forward in 2022 by the EU Commission and intended to be signed by the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU. Furthermore, it follows the GR491 Handbook of Sustainable Design of Digital Services established by the Institutes of Sustainable IT from France, Belgium and Switzerland.
A new paradigm of smart integration as an innovative grassroots cohesion approach for a New EU with cross-border minorities as bottom-up driving forces
LUSATIA GLOW (LG) is a Framework Programme representing the gravitation field of a new approach the European integration. It is a central cross-section programme and new integration method connecting the individual sectors of ARTS, DEMOCRACY, EDUCATION & ECONOMY under the SLAVONIC NEW WAVE (SNW) Initiative. It outlines a comprehensive trans-European synaptic network being the framework on top of being the backbone of European cultural integration.
The GLOWS are the cross-border connecting synapses composed of cross-border peoples and minorities spread all over Europe. They are situated at the border crossroads between the EU Member States between non-EU countries. This offers the possibility of cross-border cooperation thanks to concrete multilateral projects, each having a 3-dimensional feature: digital – event based – network oriented.
For more information, please consult the SLAVONIC NEW WAVE conception document.
The SLAVONIC EUROPE Movement (SE) is an International Civil Society Initiative with CULTURE as its focal point: Understood as the unity of ARTS, DEMOCRACY, EDUCATION & ECONOMY, culture comprises multiple strands of consciousness and action of the SE Movement. It represents the holistic conception of our movement, which is embedded in creativity as it is in ethics and concrete implementation.
This unique bottom-up approach is an innovative Slavonic alternative to societal integration and organisation. Its goal is to simultaneously reach out to other regions in Europe and around the world seeking mutual exchange, understanding and cooperation.
The SE Movement pursues three specific objectives:
We want to raise awareness around the particularly rich, deep, vast and diversified Slavonic Civilisation, their identity and their very position in today’s world. This represents a fascinating and challenging endeavour for us and constitutes an autonomous value in itself.
Moreover, in times of rising disintegration and apparent political and social drifting, this unique civilisation project strives to make a difference. This movement is a proactive and constructive contribution, with the goal of enhancing communication and cooperation between people and building a new bridge between the East and the West. This means strengthening integration and cohesion across the European continent.
In order to tackle this ambitious task, the SLAVONIC EUROPE Movement (SE) disposes of a sound organisational structure as developed below, based on two distinct legal bodies under Belgian law – the SLAVONIC EUROPE Foundation (fondation privée) and the SLAVONIC EUROPE s.r.l. (Ltd.). This allows us to deploy the necessary resources in order to achieve our main goals and fulfil our specific objectives and individual projects.
is the democratically elected representation of the Sorbs / Wends located in the German part of Lusatia . It is the result of the manifestation of the free will of the Sorbs / Wends, being a symbol of self-determination and a constructive perspective for their future. The first elections for the SERBSKI SEJM took place in 2018, in the presence of international observers, resulting in 24 elected deputies for a first term of 5 years. The second term elections will be held in 2023. The SERBSKI SEJM is one of the territorial coordinators of the LUSATIA GLOW (LG) project responsible for the coordination of activities and management of the project infrastructure in the German Lusatia.
is an association founded and located in the Polish part of Lusatia . Its goals are the promotion, popularisation and development of education, culture, art, history and Lusatian languages by means of an international dialogue with the Lusatian community worldwide. The organisation of meetings and activities to disseminate knowledge about the past and today of the Lusatian people will be done through readings, lectures, conferences and symposia in Poland and at an international level. The ŁUŻYCKI ALIANS are one of the territorial coordinators of the LUSATIA GLOW (LG) project responsible for the coordination of activities and management of the project infrastructure in the Polish Lusatia.
is an undertaking founded and located in the Czech part of Lusatia. Its objectives are the promotion, popularisation and development of education, culture, art, history and Lusatian languages by means of an international dialogue with the Lusatian community worldwide. The organisation of meetings and activities to disseminate knowledge about the past and today of the Lusatian people will be put in place through readings, lectures, conferences and symposia in the Czech Republic and at an international level. The LUŽICKÁ ALIANCE ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA is one of the territorial coordinators of the LUSATIA GLOW (LG) project, in charge of coordinating activities and managing the project infrastructure in the Czech Lusatia.
OpenGraphy is a digital agency that combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of marketing and business dynamics. Established over 13 years ago in Belgium, OpenGraphy has become a recognised force in digital development. We have mastered front-end and back-end web technologies and are able to create innovative solutions that drive business growth.
In addition to their development prowess, OpenGraphy stands out as a proficient digital marketing agency. Our team excels in devising effective strategies, crafting compelling content, and delivering targeted advertisements. But what truly sets us apart is our ability to navigate complex marketing elements such as audience measurement tools, dashboard creation, and website SEO. This unique blend of technical acumen and marketing savvy allows our marketers to serve as accomplished Marketing Developers.
Our agency is proud to have earned numerous recognitions over the years, including badges as a Facebook Preferred Developer Consultant, Preferred Marketing Developer, Intercom Service Partner, Google Partner, and Amazon AWS Technology Partner. We have also been recognised for our industry-leading social network monitoring tool, GraphyStories, which won us the ‘Best Influencer Marketing Technology’ at the IAB France 2017 Awards.
Our customer references include Intercom, Amazon, Vivendi, Volkswagen, RTL, Budbee, IFX Payments, MPB, European Commission, the Brussels Region, and other top privately-held or public organisations.
The official Headquarters of the SLAVONIC EUROPE Movement with its two distinct bodies under Belgian law, SLAVONIC EUROPE Foundation (FP) and SLAVONIC EUROPE s.p.r.l., are situated strategically close to the heart of the European Quarter in Brussels in the representative green residential area of Chant d’Oiseau:
President: David CHMELIK
Avenue Édouard Lacomblé 26
1040 Bruxelles, Belgium
+32 2 537 05 99
foundation@slavonic-europe.org
www.slavonic-europe.org
Company Number: 0732640208
President: David CHMELIK
Avenue Édouard Lacomblé 26
1040 Bruxelles, Belgium
+32 2 537 05 99
foundation@slavonic-europe.org
www.slavonic-europe.org
Company Number: 0690645740