The fourth European Citizens’ Panel of the Conference on the Future of Europe met in Maastricht to debate and delivers its recommendations. Panelists discussed issues related to “EU in the world/migration”. They finalised their recommendations, which will then be debated at the Conference Plenary meeting on 11-12 March. Atmosphere of the votes, last day in Maastricht, statement of citizens

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Conference on the Future of Europe - Panel 4 : "EU in the World / Migration" in Maastricht, Netherlands

Ambiance shots of arrivals to the plenary room

explanation of voting system by moderators, ambiance shots

SOUNDBITE (French), online Citizen, Member of Citizens&#180;panel, Personally, I wanted to say thank you for allowing me to share this moment that I never dreamed of in my most distant fantasies. I would like to thank all the teams that have helped  to someone like me, who is not very good in either eloquence or in technology to share the point of view of the group with you

SOUNDBITE (English), Citizens speaking on behalf of group, Member of Citizens&#180;panel, Many of these ideas are very similar, but there are small differences. But we can work it out just by talking it through. And just by being able to be here sharing our experiences, half of us online, half of us here, which is also quite interesting situation, but it's works. 

SOUNDBITE (German), Julia (Austrian), Member of Citizens&#180;panel, <p align="left">I hope that politicians will implement our recommendations and listen to us. It has been promised to us several times and until now I trust that what we do, will actually be implemented and our right to participate in the process will come true.</p>

SOUNDBITE (German), Ralf-Andreas (German), Member of Citizens&#180;panel, It is very beneficial to meet each other, see each other and talk to each other. And it is interesting to see how European politics work, namely it is an extremely laborious process. The comparison of opinions, the different arguments and the laborious finding of a solution, too, or on a common formula that you agree on.

SOUNDBITE (French), Hafida (French), Member of Citizens&#180;panel, I am very happy with the initiative that has been taken by the three institutions to consult us. And then,I am happy with this experience that will mark me, I think. Normally, I am not used to come and discuss such difficult questions. Because the issue of migration is complex, very, very complex- with people I don't know, from different cultures, in different languages. So enriching ! Well done!