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Where can I register for the Freedom Drive?You can register HERE. Please register for the Freedom Drive 2024 before 31 August.
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How much does it cost to take part?The registration fee for the Freedom Drive is 50 EUR for members (30 EUR for a personalassistant) and 70 EUR for non-members (40 EUR for a personal assistant). If you are a member of an ENIL member organisation, you can benefit from the members’ fee. If you cannot afford to pay the fee, please contact Vita Vaisnyte at the ENIL Secretariat and explain why you would like to be exempt from paying the fee. We will consider all requests.
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What does the registration fee cover?For this registration fee, you will benefit from coffee breaks, lunches during the three days and a dinner. You will also receive a Freedom Drive T-shirt and other event merchandise.
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Do I also have to register for the Freedom Drive when I get to Brussels?Yes. Even though you have registered before the Freedom Drive, you still have to register when you arrive in Brussels. During registration, you will sign a participant list and receive your Freedom Drive materials – a badge, T-shirt and a tote bag. You can register on 23 September in the lobby of the Residence Palace, from 9:00 until 19:30. If you are arriving on Tuesday or after, you can register before the conference, on 25 September, at EU Thon.
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Where can I pick up my badge and materials?The registration desk during the Freedom Drive will be open at following times: On 23 September (Monday), from 9:00–19:00, at Residence Palace (lobby) On 25 September (Wednesday), 8:30–12:00, at EU Thon
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Do I have to register for the protest?If you are only joining the protest, registration is not necessary. We welcome all Freedom Drivers, supporters, friends, family members – the more, the better. Please come early if you would like to purchase your Freedom Drive T-shirt.
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What if I haven’t paid my fee in advance?Please pay your fee in advance by bank transfer or PayPal. If you cannot do this, please contact Vita Vaisnyte.
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Can I have an extra Freedom Drive T-shirt?Yes, you will be able to buy extra T-shirts during registration or before the protest. They will cost 15 EUR. We will have some other things on sale.
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How do I know which workshop I am attending?You will receive an email before the Freedom Drive with a reminder of the workshop you registered for. In case you change your mind, please let us know before the Freedom Drive. Due to the limited space in the workshop rooms, you will not be able to change workshops on the day.
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How do I know if I am attending the hearing in the Parliament?If you registered for the hearing, you can attend. You will receive an email in advance in case there is a problem with your registration.
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Can I bring family or friends to events?You can bring as many people as you like to the protest – the more, the merrier! However, only those registered for the Freedom Drive can come to other events, including the party. This is because we ordered a certain number of meals and drinks, and because each room has a limit of the maximum number of people. We want to make sure that everyone who registered for the Freedom Drive has their place.
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Do I have to register if I am just coming to the protest?No, you do not need to register to join the protest. Please come on time if you would like to buy a T-shirt (15 EUR).
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Will the protest go ahead in case of bad weather?Yes, the protest will go ahead no matter the weather. Please bring raincoats or umbrellas, dress warmly and bring a flask with hot tea or coffee in case it looks like it will rain.
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Will accessible toilets be available during the whole Freedom Drive?Yes, portable accessible toilets will be placed in front of the venues. We will update the website once we know exactly where they will be placed. There are also accessible toilets in the Residence Palace, EU Thon, Mundo J and the European Parliament.
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Do I need to wear a mask during the Freedom Drive?You don’t have to, but please wear one if you are concerned about getting ill. We will have some masks available to hand out, in case anyone needs one.
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Where can I check official information about COVID?You can check this official website.
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I have friends who would like to follow online? Will it be possible?Yes, it will be possible to follow the workshops and the conference online. Please check ENIL’s website and Facebook pages – the Zoom links will be available from there the week before the Freedom Drive.
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Will there be translation into other languages?Unfortunately, we do not have the budget to have translation into all the languages spoken by the Freedom Drivers, or even a smaller number of languages. We will have international sign language and captioning during the Freedom Drive conference. If you would like to bring your own interpreter, please let us know.
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How can I get around Brussels if I don’t speak French?Many people speak English. Also, Google Translate and DeepL are very useful for automatic translation if needed.
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