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EUROPE DIRECT CURAÇAO

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#throwback impressions #Lecture #EuropeanUnion an

#throwback impressions

#Lecture #EuropeanUnion and its relationship with the Outermost Regions in the Caribbean was held on October 21, 2024 at the @kurahulanda_conferencecenter in #Otrobanda #Curacao

This lecture was organized by Europe Direct Curaçao in cooperation with Europe Direct Antilles- #French Guyana about the European Union and its relationship with the outermost regions particularly focusing on the French and Dutch territories in the #Caribbean .

The participants were able to learn more about the following points during this session:

1. Overview of Outermost Regions (OMRs)
2. French Caribbean OMRs
3. Dutch Caribbean Territories (OCTs)
4. Challenges Facing Both French and #Dutch Caribbean Regions
5. Cultural and Identity Challenges
6. Key Recommendations for Strengthening EU Relations

After the session the participants were able to network with eachother and with the speaker.

#FrenchCaribbean #DutchCaribbean #Throwback #tbt #ThrowbackThursday

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@ediccuracao recently welcomed @europedirect.antil

@ediccuracao recently welcomed @europedirect.antillesguyane in #Curacao and met at the office and info center in #Willemstad #Punda in the @curacaochamber building. The two ED's connected and discussed both countries, the lecture held the day before and future opportunities in working together as well as opportunities for the community of both countries.

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#Lecture #EuropeanUnion and its relationship with

#Lecture #EuropeanUnion and its relationship with the Outermost Regions in the Caribbean was held on October 21, 2024 at the @kurahulanda_conferencecenter in #Otrobanda #Curacao

This lecture was organized by Europe Direct Curaçao in cooperation with Europe Direct Antilles- #French Guyana about the European Union and its relationship with the outermost regions particularly focusing on the French and Dutch territories in the #Caribbean .

The participants were able to learn more about the following points during this session:

1. Overview of Outermost Regions (OMRs)
2. French Caribbean OMRs
3. Dutch Caribbean Territories (OCTs)
4. Challenges Facing Both French and #Dutch Caribbean Regions
5. Cultural and Identity Challenges
6. Key Recommendations for Strengthening EU Relations

After the session the participants were able to network with eachother and with the speaker.

#FrenchCaribbean #DutchCaribbean #Throwback #tbt #ThrowbackThursday

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European Union and its relationship with the Outer

European Union and its relationship with the Outermost Regions in the Caribbean

Date:                  October 21, 2024
Time:                 18:00- 19:00 ( networking 19:00- 20:00)
Location:          Kura Hulanda Conference Center – Klipstraat
8, Otrobanda, Curaçao

Speaker:           Lavinia Ruscigni: Manager of Europe Direct
Center in Guadeloupe, Martinique and French
Guyana

Registration:   https://bit.ly/EuropeDirectCuracao ( Link in Bio)

This lecture is organized by Europe Direct Curaçao in cooperation with Europe Direct Antilles- French Guyana about the European Union and its relationship with the outermost regions particularly focusing on the French and Dutch territories in the Caribbean.

What can you expect to learn during this session?

1. Overview of Outermost Regions (OMRs)
2. French Caribbean OMRs
3. Dutch Caribbean Territories (OCTs)
4. Challenges Facing Both French and Dutch Caribbean Regions
5. Cultural and Identity Challenges
6. Key Recommendations for Strengthening EU Relations

Bio
Lavinia Ruscigni: Co-Founder and Director of D'Antilles & D'Ailleurs. She holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and a Master's degree in African and Asian Studies (Università degli Studi di Pavia - Italy, Osmania University - India), along with a specialization in Gender Studies (San Francisco State University). Since 2021, she has served as the manager of the Europe Direct center in an outermost region, representing Guadeloupe, Martinique, and French Guyana - @dantillesetdailleurs

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#Throwback At the invitation of #CabinetSpecialEn

#Throwback At the invitation of #CabinetSpecialEnvoyBES (The Cabinet of the Special Envoy of the BES-islands) , Wessel Geursen and our NL Manager Germaine Rekwest were at the @terramarmuseum in Bonaire to speak about EU law and the impact on the #Caribbean region. This event took place on September 13, 2024.

Sparring together about: Does the principle of equality demand Equal voting conditions for EP elections, for all EU citizens across the Kingdom of the Netherlands, no matter if they live in the Caribbean or Europe?

Fruitful discussions were held with participants at this event in #Bonaire . Thank you for receiving us!

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Reel 2 of 2 ! #impressions of todays IFA Branch Cu

Reel 2 of 2 ! #impressions of todays IFA Branch Curaçao-Aruba-Sint Maarten Event event at the @kurahulanda conference room in #Otrobanda #Curacao with the most amazing #landscape #view

Guest speaker this evening was Dr. Wessel Geursen, LLM (Senior Legal Adviser at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek) on "Foreign Subsidies Regulations, EU State Aid & the Dutch Caribbean". The event took place in collaboration with Europe Direct Curacao. Dr. Wessel Geursen addressed:

· Preferential tax measures as State Aid and Foreign Subsidy?

· Relation with the EU code of conduct

· Applicability to preferential tax measures in the Dutch Caribbean

· British Overseas Territories

· OCT & Outermost Regions of Member States

@euinnl #newreel next reel coming up!

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Reel 1 of 2 ! #sneakpeek of todays IFA Branch Cura

Reel 1 of 2 ! #sneakpeek of todays IFA Branch Curaçao-Aruba-Sint Maarten Event event at the @kurahulanda conference room in #Otrobanda #Curacao with the most amazing #landscape #view

Guest speaker this evening was Dr. Wessel Geursen, LLM (Senior Legal Adviser at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek) on "Foreign Subsidies Regulations, EU State Aid & the Dutch Caribbean". The event took place in collaboration with Europe Direct Curacao. Dr. Wessel Geursen addressed:

· Preferential tax measures as State Aid and Foreign Subsidy?

· Relation with the EU code of conduct

· Applicability to preferential tax measures in the Dutch Caribbean

· British Overseas Territories

· OCT & Outermost Regions of Member States

@euinnl #newreel next reel coming up!

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Tomorrow September 13, 2024 we will be in #Bonaire

Tomorrow September 13, 2024 we will be in #Bonaire in cooperation with the Cabinet of the Special Envoy #CabinetSpecialEnvoy . Sign up if you are in Bonaire or tune in !

What will be discussed?
The elections for the European Parliament took place on the 9th of June. As a resident of the Caribbean Netherlands, do you also wonder what the outcome of this was? And what the impact of European regulations on our region is?
Then tune in via the Facebook page or YouTube channel of the RCN and follow the live presentation given by Dr. Germaine Rekwest and Dr. Wessel Geursen on behalf of Europe Direct Curaçao.

To tune in digitally:

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/PiDupo512Yr19caM/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvaVu21B9EY

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You are invited to join our IFA Branch Curaçao-Ar

You are invited to join our IFA Branch Curaçao-Aruba-Sint Maarten Event on 12 September 2024 | 6-8 PM | Kura Hulanda Conference Center | Curaçao | Network & drinks

Guest speaker is Wessel Geursen, LLM (Senior Legal Adviser at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek) on "Foreign Subsidies Regulations, EU State Aid & the Dutch Caribbean". The event will take place in collaboration with Europe Direct Curacao. Dr. Wessel Geursen will address:

· Preferential tax measures as State Aid and Foreign Subsidy?

· Relation with the EU code of conduct

· Applicability to preferential tax measures in the Dutch Caribbean

· British Overseas Territories

· OCT & Outermost Regions of Member States

Register now through: info@ifa-cas.com

Explanation of Voter Turnout in the 2024 European

Explanation of Voter Turnout in the 2024 European Parliament Elections in Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

In the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), especially those in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, residents must register in advance to vote in the European Parliament elections. This creates an additional barrier compared to eligible voters in the #Netherlands , European member states, or the Outermost Regions (OMRs) who do not need to pre-register.

Based on turnout percentages and population figures in 2024 for the population over the age of 18 in Aruba (85,000), Curaçao (120,677), and Sint Maarten (35,000) full eligible voters (best-case scenario), we can make a rough estimate of the turnout percentages, taking into account the proportion of the population eligible to vote and who have also pre-registered. This provides a different perspective than assuming (the estimate of) the total group of eligible voters (registered and unregistered). In the latter case, the turnout percentage is significantly lower.

Aruba
•       1.184 registered (28.000)
•       388 voters
•       32.77% ( Real 1.38%) in 2024 v.s. 72.23% ( Real 1.10%) in 2019

Curaçao
•       1.295 registered (53.800)
•       581 voters
•       44.86% (1.1%) in 2024 v.s. 46.13% (Real 0.66%) in 2019

St. Maarten
•       197 registered (12.900)
•       73 voters
•       37% (0.5%) in 2024 v.s. 66.67% ( Real 0.28%) in 2019

BES ISLANDS

Bonaire
•       15.013 registered
•       1.806 (12,03%) voters
•       9 (0,5%) blanco
•       13 (0,72%) invalid
•       1.784 valid
SABA
•       915 registered
•       156 (17,05%) voters
•       0 blanco
•       1 (0,64%) invalid
•       155 valid
St. Eustatius
•       1.918 registered
•       189 (9,85%) voters
•       1(0,53%) blanco
•       0 invalid
•       188 valid

Conclusion: Applying the turnout percentages of registered voters to the estimated full eligible voting population over the age of 18 , we see that possible turnout percentages would be significantly lower than the registered percentages. This underscores the distorted images regarding engagement and interest in the #elections as only....

Be a Change-Maker! Are you between 16-25 and eage

Be a Change-Maker!

Are you between 16-25 and eager to influence policy and community projects? Passionate about making a difference?

The Europe Direct Curaçao Youth Sounding Board is looking for motivated members to give us a hand, bring fresh ideas and perspectives.

Connect, lead, innovate and make an impact with us! Read about the #YoutheSoundingBoard here https://europedirectcuracao.com/eu-youth-sounding-board/

Apply today through info@europedirectcuracao.com sending your resume and interest letter: shape the future and start making a difference! #YSB #Curacao #EuropeDirectCuracao

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Received #EUEnergy in figures! @euinnl

Received #EUEnergy in figures! @euinnl

Thanks to @radulphus_college and in specific mrs.

Thanks to @radulphus_college and in specific mrs. Cardoze for receiving us recently to give a guest #lecture about #Europe and European #Citizenship and its opportunities for our youngsters. It was definately fun on both sides seeing the #Celebrity day they had going on!

Thanks to #projectcoordinator @kirinahoijer and #YouthSoundingBoard President @khalboy21
For their dedication and patience!
#newreel #newpost #europe #oct #Curacao #EuropeDirect @euinnl

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Thanks to #BergCarmelCollege for receiving us rece

Thanks to #BergCarmelCollege for receiving us recently to give a guest #lecture about #Europe and European #Citizenship and its opportunities for our youngsters. These kids were an example of good behaviour and wit! They rocked the quiz we had for them and participated in the dynamics in a proactive way.

Thanks to #projectcoordinator @kirinahoijer and #YouthSoundingBoard President @khalboy21
For their dedication and patience to inspire and inform the next generation. #Youth #Throwback
#newreel #newpost #europe #oct #Curacao #EuropeDirect @euinnl

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*Lecture International Negotiations in practice* t

*Lecture International Negotiations in practice* took place on June 5th, 2024 , presented by Paul Meerts, co-founder of the Clingendael Institute in an engaging and historical session on International Negotiation with a special focus on the European Union, the past and the present in international negotiation.

Special thanks to all attendees and the ones that powered the event and making it free of charge for the participants @ediccuracao and the @curacaochamber

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#Reel impressions #2of2 More than expected volunt

#Reel impressions #2of2
More than expected volunteers registered and were present to join us in addressing climate change and protecting the ecosystem in Curaçao, which is a priority for the EU!

Europe Direct Curaçao, in collaboration with Green Phenix, organized a Beach Clean-Up today, June 1, 2024, to contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable Curaçao.

The northern coast of the island faces a significant amount of plastic washing ashore from the Caribbean Sea. As this plastic is exposed to the UV light of the sun, it breaks down into microplastics, tiny pieces harmful to both nature and humans and difficult to clean up. Therefore, it is crucial to remove the washed-up plastic as soon as possible before it fragments into smaller pieces. Hence, this beach clean-up is much needed and important.

Europe Direct Curaçao & Green Phenix thanks the #VlaktediSanPedro all participants, especially those youngsters ( and those hands- on- young- at - heart) that stepped up to the plate and made their hands dirty for this Beach Clean-Up. #greendeal #Curacao #Caribbean #Europe #recycling #newreel #throwback

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Its time to vote ladies and gentlemen!!! If you ha

Its time to vote ladies and gentlemen!!! If you have registered to #vote for the #EPelections2024 you should have received an e-mail indicating when you are expected to cast your vote from 8 am to 5pm at the #VertegenWoordigingNederland Office at Scharlooweg 55. The LAST chance to vote is on June 6th,2024 from 8am- 2.59pm , so DON'T miss out! #LetsGo !

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#Reel impressions #1of2 More than expected volunt

#Reel impressions #1of2
More than expected volunteers registered and were present to join us in addressing climate change and protecting the ecosystem in Curaçao, which is a priority for the EU!

Europe Direct Curaçao, in collaboration with Green Phenix, organized a Beach Clean-Up today, June 1, 2024, to contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable Curaçao.

The northern coast of the island faces a significant amount of plastic washing ashore from the Caribbean Sea. As this plastic is exposed to the UV light of the sun, it breaks down into microplastics, tiny pieces harmful to both nature and humans and difficult to clean up. Therefore, it is crucial to remove the washed-up plastic as soon as possible before it fragments into smaller pieces. Hence, this beach clean-up is much needed and important.

Europe Direct Curaçao & Green Phenix thanks the #VlaktediSanPedro all participants, especially those youngsters ( and those hands- on- young- at - heart) that stepped up to the plate and made their hands dirty for this Beach Clean-Up. #greendeal #Curacao #Caribbean #Europe #recycling #newreel

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Dont take #Democracy for granted @euinnl

Dont take #Democracy for granted @euinnl

Voting is your #superpower @euinnl

Voting is your #superpower @euinnl

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