Europe Direct Provincia della Spezia Centre
The Europe Direct (ED) network is promoted and coordinated by the Directorate General for Communication of the European Commission and has 45 Centers in Italy. It acts as an intermediary between the European Union and citizens at local level and deals with information and communication in the area, organizing initiatives and projects aimed at citizens.
Born in 2005 and located in the Palace of the Province of La Spezia, the Europe Province of La Spezia Center collaborates with other local bodies to disseminate the services offered by the Europe Direct European network.
The Center offers information and advice on the institutions, policies, programs and funding opportunities offered by the European Union.
It promotes, at local and regional level, public debate and media interest in the EU and its policies.
It collaborates with schools and civil society to raise awareness among young people and citizens of the issues of citizenship and European unification
The European Network of Europe Direct Centres

The Europe Direct Center of the Province of La Spezia carries out initiatives regarding European themes and problems: discussions, seminars, round tables and conferences take place in an annual program full of opportunities to meet Europe.
The services offered by the center:
- inform about EU policies, directives, programs and initiatives also through its website, Facebook page and periodic newsletters;
- distribute free copies of information material on community issues;
- allow the consultation of EU thematic publications;
- guide users in the search for funding and support the reading of community tenders and community information resources;
- create free training courses on Europe, its financing and its policies.