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UBC PROMOTION IN ROSTOCK

27 participants from 18 German cities, mainly mayors, payed a visit to Rostock on the invitation of the city mayor. The meeting was organised to disseminated information about the Union of the Baltic Cities. Bützow, Kiel, Lübeck, Rostock, Wismar - German UBC member cities presented the organisation and explained their roles there. As some cities still experience a languague barrier, a brochure about the UBC in the German language was prepared.

Mayor of Lübeck Michael Bouteiller stressed the importance of strong organisation of the cities in Baltic Region who are its engines. UBC as an organisation is strengthening this role of the cities, and it's an active observer in such organisations as e.g. CBSS, HELCOM or CLRAE.

Mr Arno Poker, Mayor of Rostock explained the actual aims and activities of the leading role of Rostock and Lübeck in the Commission on Health and Social Affairs. Long term and efficient collaboration of cities in the UBC network on developing common projects was stressed, too.

Mr Thomas Beyer, Senator of Hanseatic Wismar informed about the UBC membership impact on Wismar. One of the youngest member cities' mayor Mr Lothar Stroppe of Bützow gave the reasons for joining the organisation. Among others, the city was determined to actively participate in the development and enlargement of Europe, wanted to share with its experiences, and gain from projects.

Rostock believes this action contributed to attracting new members from Germany.

Further informtaion:

Commission on Health & Social Affaires
Phone:
+49 381 38 111 36
Fax:
+49 381 38 119 13
e-mail:
petra.hamann@rostock.de
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