A number of Den Helder college members are in Brussels this week for the European Week of
\nRegions and Cities, the largest annual meeting of the European Union. Regions share
\nand cities knowledge and experience about cooperation, innovation, energy and regional development.
\nTogether with fellow administrators from North Holland North and Zaanstreek-Waterland they are working on
\na stronger profile of the region.<\/p>\n
During the visit, Mayor De Boer and Alderman Van Diepen spoke with Member of the European Parliament
\nBirgit Van den Berg (D66). She is involved in defense, innovation and
\nTransport \u2013 topics of great importance to Den Helder. It is precisely in these areas that our city has
\na strong position, because safety and energy go hand in hand here.
\nIn Brussels they presented a paper on the unique value of Den Helder. This document explains how
\nthe city wants to develop as a place where civil and military functions reinforce each other. Investments in
\nDen Helder therefore has a double effect: what is good for safety also helps the economy,
\nsustainability and innovation throughout the region.<\/p>\n
This strength comes together in our three ports: the seaport, the airport and the knowledge port. Together
\nThey form the heart of the Maritime Cluster, where Defense, companies and knowledge institutions
\nworking together towards a safe and sustainable future.<\/p>\n
Mayor De Boer:
\n\u201cOur city shows how safety, innovation and quality of life can go hand in hand. Den Helder is a
\nA place where Defense, businesses, and knowledge institutions collaborate on a safe and sustainable future \u2013 and we do this based on our strength as a home base. A city where people know each other,
\nwork together and be proud of what is happening here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Councillor Van Diepen:
\n\u201cThe energy transition in the North Sea requires cooperation. In Den Helder we combine military and
\ncivil forces \u2013 from seaport to airport and knowledge port \u2013 to ensure safety and sustainable energy
\nto bring people closer together. That's what makes our city unique."\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Collegeleden van Den Helder zijn in Brussel bij de European Week.
\nDaar versterken ze samen met regio\u2019s de profilering van Noord-Holland Noord.
\nDen Helder laat zien hoe veiligheid, innovatie en energie elkaar versterken.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":18392,"template":"","doelgroep":[],"class_list":["post-18388","actueel","type-actueel","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","elementor_library_category-werken"],"yoast_head":"\n