Citzalia is democracy in action. It is role playing game and social networking forum wrapped in a virtual 3D world that captures the essence of the European Parliament. You may even recognise parts of the building [...] Current Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and European officials will be on hand to guide you through the procedures and provide background information.
4 million euros apparently.
I wonder, does it detail the pariliamentary procedures for leaving the EU?
7 responses so far ↓
1 Jon Worth // Aug 6, 2010 at 11:11 am
I cannot yet prove it is €4 million. But it’s a waste, however much it is.
2 Eurogoblin // Aug 6, 2010 at 12:31 pm
In fact, it’s almost certainly less than €4 million because that sum probably includes all the other work ESN did (and will do) for the European Parliament between 2008-2012. The exact amount this thing cost is unclear, but I agree with Jon – whatever it cost, it cost too much.
3 JuliaM // Aug 6, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Does it allow playerkills?
4 ambrose murphy // Aug 6, 2010 at 1:25 pm
How about a Turkish expansion pack?
what a silly waste of money.
5 Jon Worth // Aug 6, 2010 at 2:57 pm
@Ambrose – like the idea of a Turkish Expansion Pack…
Turns out the total budget is less as @Eurogoblin says – see this http://is.gd/e60ke
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