City Hall of Saarbrücken showcases an exhibition focusing on cross-border citizens' involvement in the Eurodistrict SaarMoselle
The Common Ground SaarMoselle project, a groundbreaking initiative promoting cooperation between the German Saarland region and the French Moselle department, is currently on display at the Hauberisser Hall of Saarbrücken's St. Johann Town Hall. The exhibition, open from Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm, invites visitors to form their own impression of the impulses of the citizens involved in this cross-border endeavour.
This project, part of the "Common Ground - Co-shaping Across Borders" program from 2022 to 2025, demonstrates the effectiveness of cross-border citizen involvement in the Eurodistrict SaarMoselle. According to Mayor Uwe Conradt, the project allows for the incorporation of perspectives from people across borders, fostering better communication between French and German communities.
The Citizens' Council, a key component of the project, has been addressing questions of cooperation in the Eurodistrict SaarMoselle for over a year. The Council contributes personal experiences and concrete suggestions from cross-border daily life, aiming to develop proposals for improving life in the German-French border region.
The results of the Citizens' Council's work are documented in a report available online at [www.saarbruecken.de/abschluss_common_ground]. The project's impact typically includes increased citizen involvement in cross-border governance, better communication between French and German communities, and the establishment of joint initiatives in areas such as education, culture, and sustainable development.
In the future, the Eurodistrict SaarMoselle will take over project management, while the Robert Bosch Foundation continues its support, planning to fund the project's second phase, scheduled to start in early 2026. The "Common Ground SaarMoselle" project is considered a pioneering model for cross-border democratic participation in Europe, overcoming traditional barriers to cooperation along the border and helping build a more unified Euroregional identity.
For more specific and current details, it is recommended to consult official EU cross-border cooperation programs or regional German-French cooperation bodies connected with the SaarMoselle area.
The "Common Ground SaarMoselle" project, a model for cross-border democratic participation, highlights the importance of politics and general-news in fostering better communication and cooperation between French and German communities. The Citizens' Council, a key component engaged in this project, regularly discusses and presents suggestions on cross-border issues such as education, culture, and sustainable development, harnessing the power of politics and general-news to shape a unified Euroregional identity.
