NORWAY AND EUROPE
LEVERAGING EU INFLUENCE: STRATEGIC PATHWAYS FOR NORWEGIAN MUNICIPALITIES
SPEAKING EVENT
Boost Your Municipality: Strategic EU Collaboration for Transformative Impact
Are You Ready to Unlock Your Municipality’s Hidden Potential?
Imagine transforming your local government into a strategic powerhouse of European influence. This isn’t just another municipal strategy session – this is your blueprint for meaningful, measurable transformation.
This Is For You If
- You’re a municipal leader feeling limited by budgetary constraints.
- You’re struggling to navigate the complex landscape of EU funding and regulations
- Your current approaches feel reactive rather than proactively strategic
- You sense untapped potential in cross-border collaboration but don’t know how to unlock it
Here’s How This Speech Will Empower Your Municipal Leadership
- Expand Your Strategic Influence: Learn how to position your municipality as a proactive partner in Europe
- Unlock Hidden Funding Streams: Discover proven strategies to secure EU funding for local projects
- Accelerate Local Impact: Turn complex EU programs into concrete community improvements
THE BOOK
Common Visions? A history of how the EU has influenced society
This book aims at opening up a constructive and honest debate about the kind of Europe we want. The purpose is to explain the EU in a context that people can understand. How has Europe become what it has become with the EU’s influence? I reflect on the impact of the old agreements on today’s situation. And I analyze the EU’s influence in three very different countries: Norway, Germany, and Bulgaria.
The ebook was published in 2016 and is written in Norwegian.
YOUR SPEAKER
Navigating the Complexities of International Relations
Dr. Elisabeth Tanev is a seasoned political scientist with a deep understanding of German and European politics and society, and international relations. With a PhD from the University of Münster, Germany, and a Master’s degree in political science, history, and communication science, Elisabeth brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work.
From Local Roots to European Tapestry: My Transformative Journey
When borders blur and languages intertwine, personal stories become powerful narratives of European integration.
My journey began in a small Norwegian village with a grandmother who spoke a dialect I barely understood. Little did I know this would be my first lesson in communication and connection.
At seven, I memorized a German peace song without comprehending its meaning. By thirteen, Derrick in the German crime show became my language teacher. In 1992, just after the Berlin Wall fell, a class trip to Berlin transformed abstract history into living experience.
Fourteen years in Germany taught me that European integration isn’t just political – it’s deeply personal. My Bulgarian husband, multilingual children, and political science background revealed integration’s most profound truth: connection transcends borders.
Today, as a local politician, I’ve learned that democracy isn’t inherited – it’s cultivated, municipality by municipality, conversation by conversation.
In a world of conflicts, our shared European story is our greatest strength.
