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Kent's geographic position has enabled it to create
special relationships with the European mainland.
Kent has, over the years, gained a wealth of experience in
working with its
International Partners, both on the other side of the Channel
in Northern France and other European partners across Europe. More
recently links have been strengthened with Virginia, USA.
Kent County Council has developed numerous
partnerships, involving local authorities, businesses,
universities, schools and voluntary groups.
The International Affairs Group (IAG) is located in County Hall,
Maidstone, but also operates from a European office in Brussels.
The
Kent Brussels Office is strategically placed to represent
Kent's interests to European institutions.
The creation of a single European market and the enlargement of
the EU means there are more opportunities for Kent businesses to
trade with Europe.
EU policy and legislation can be highly complex, so the IAG can
provide advice to local businesses and organisations, as well as
help them access
EU
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