Held every six months, the EU Capitals Mayors’ Meetings allow for a direct dialogue between the European Commission and the mayors of the EU capital cities.
The main theme of Friday’s event is “Secure, resilient, prepared – European cities in times of crises”. The discussions will focus on the importance of cities in strengthening civilian preparedness and readiness, as well as, more broadly, their role in the EU’s new Multiannual Financial Framework.
“On the issue of preparedness in particular, it is important that Helsinki can contribute to the discussion with its own best practices. We are an exceptionally pioneering city in Europe when it comes to this theme, as we have maintained a central role in and accrued decades of experience in safeguarding overall safety,” said Mayor Vartiainen.
