New! How much money did Gdańsk and Pomorskie transfer to Campus Polska?

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Campus Polish Future, organized by Campus Poland Foundation, is increasingly supported by local governments and public institutions, including Pomerania – informs wp.pl. In this year's edition, organized in Olsztyn, crucial financial support was provided, among others, by Gdańsk and the Pomorskie Region. The event, which attracted thousands of young people, became a platform for debate on the future of the country, besides attracting leading politicians specified as Donald Tusk and Rafał Trzaskowski.

The Pomorskie region allocated PLN 45 1000 to participation in Campus. This money, as explained, was allocated to the exhibitors' registration fee, which gave the region the chance to promote. The exhibition space allowed for the presentation of Pomerania and besides enabled participation in discussion panels. More than 1,000 people visited the promotional stand, which, according to the organizers, was an chance for fruitful talks and networking.

Gdansk with a contribution of PLN 15,000

Gdańsk was besides on the list of cities supporting Campus Poland's Future. The capital of Pomerania donated PLN 15,000 to advance the city during the event. Gdańsk logo appeared on advertising media and promotional materials. Thus the city had the chance to present itself as an attractive place to live and develop, promoting its cultural and tourist offer.

Local government support for Campus Poland

Apart from Pomerania, many another voivodships and cities were financially supported by Campus Poland. The full sum transferred by various local governments amounted to over 923 1000 PLN. Olsztyn (100 1000 PLN) and Warmia-Masurian Voivodeship (300 1000 PLN) contributed the biggest contribution. which have organised promotional services for the region.

Controversy and discussions on funding

Campus backing has become the subject of public debate, peculiarly in the context of allegations of illegal run financing by any political parties. The PKW (National Election Commission) rejected the PiS financial study from the 2023 parliamentary election, which sparked controversy over allegations of double standards.

PiS representatives claimed that self-government support for Campus was an illegal financing of the PO campaign, which PKW did not include in its decisions.

Promotion of regions and cities

Despite the controversy, many local governments, including from Pomerania, found participation in Campus beneficial in terms of promoting the region and establishing contacts with young leaders. I wonder if that's what they thought of taxpayers. The event according to PO activists is becoming an increasingly crucial platform for cities and voivodships to present their assets and attract investments and tourists.