The Department of Labor and Economic Development and its activities

Information

The department keeps the City Council and the various other administrative departments of the City of Munich informed about the latest EU developments that have a bearing on local government interests. It has been issuing a regular Europe Bulletin since the start of 2002. This publication contains information about current European legal developments and measures, EU subsidy programs and events that relate to Europe.

Legal advice

The department provides legal advice to the City Council and to the individual municipal departments about the impact of laws that the European Commission has passed, has available in draft form or is intending to pass. In addition it monitors European Court rulings which could affect the City of Munich.

International project work

The department participates in particular in European subsidy/development programs and plays an active part in the international EUROCITIES network. Its aim is to launch and complete joint projects and encourage cities and their local authorities to share their knowledge and experience.

Networking

The department seeks to build and nurture a network of contacts

• with institutions in brussels that deal with draft legislation relevance local authorities and hence to the city of munich
• By taking part in the working groups of national and international city networks, stating the views of the City of Munich and thereby influencing EU decisions that affect local authority affairs

Marketing and lobbying work

The department conducts this aspect of its work:

• By maintaining a presence in national and international municipal associations in order to successfully represent the interests of the City of Munich
• By organizing trade events that deal with European issues

Leadership of the city administration's workgroup on Europe

This workgroup allows those employees of the various municipal departments whose work touches on European issues to share their knowledge and experience.

Public relations work for residents of Munich

• The Europe Day, held once a year on the Marienplatz and organized jointly by the European Union and the City of Munich
• Publication of brochures about the European Union

Contact

Department of Labor and Economic Development
European Affairs
Herzog-Wilhelm-Str. 15
80331 München
Germany

Henriette Wägerle
Director European Affairs
Phone: +49 (0)89 233 2 26 58
Fax: +49 (0)89 233 2 27 34
Email: henriette.waegerle@muenchen.de

Christiane Thömmes
Phone +49 (0)89 233 2 50 09
Fax +49 (0)89 233 2 27 34
Email: christiane.thoemmes@muenchen.de

Beate Hartmann
Phone +49 (0)89 233 2 20 39
Fax +49 (0)89 233 2 27 34
Email: beate.hartmann@muenchen.de

Dr. Raymond Saller
Phone +49 (0)89 233 2 13 32
Fax +49 (0)89 233 2 27 34
Email:raymond.saller@muenchen.de