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It is correct that Eurobarometer Special 214 ‘the future Constitutional Treaty’ reveals that 67% of citizens have already heard of the Constitution and that 33% have not. Furthermore, according to that Eurobarometer, 75% of those who know the Constitution well are in favour and even 60% of those who have only a modest knowledge are favourable. However, the support of those who have never heard about the Constitution so far is only 22%.
The conclusion is clear. There is a vital need to communicate on this cornerstone project for the future of the European Union. As you know, the main responsibility for communicating about the Constitution lies with Member States. Nevertheless, the European Commission is determined to undertake all the actions necessary to inform citizens about the content of the Constitution, but also about its importance for the future of the Union.
We have therefore developed this strategy that I have mentioned before, consisting of ten initiatives which form an integrated concept, and support and enhance each other. They are: the distribution of the text of the Constitution for free; a Constitution website; training for national and regional journalists; round table discussions with civil society; information to universities and schools; support for the production of radio and television programmes and targeting the use of the ‘Europe direct’ call centre.
Our eighth action involves mobilising our networks of multipliers in various policy areas. The ninth consists in undertaking detailed opinion poll analysis and focus group research, and the tenth in supporting the information campaigns of the Member States.
Through these initiatives, we are seeking to develop an informed debate based on the contents of the Constitution. Members of the European Parliament and individual Member States also have a crucial role to play."@en1
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