EU Accelerator 3.0: Young People in Moldova Become Authentic Voices of European Values
The European future of the Republic of Moldova is not just about policies and numbers. It is also about people, ideas, and the way we choose to communicate the values that define us. That is the thinking behind EU Accelerator 3.0 – EU Communicators, a programme with an ambitious mission: to turn the energy and enthusiasm of young people into communication campaigns with nationwide impact.
Running from February to July 2026, the programme aims to engage young people from local communities in actively promoting the opportunities offered by the European Union.
A journey from research to digital creativity
EU Accelerator 3.0 is a structured programme built around six key stages, designed to give participants a strong and practical set of skills.
Launch and planning. The journey begins with a launch event where 100 young participants and coordinators come together to develop the questionnaire for a public perception study.
The voice of the community. Participants will carry out a large-scale study involving 1,000 respondents across 9 communities to better understand how EU values are perceived at local level: Chișinău, Orhei, Leova, Sîngerei, Soroca, Edineț, Fălești, Comrat, and Ungheni.
Strategy and discussion. The insights gathered will serve as the foundation for communication strategies designed to counter disinformation and explain the benefits of European integration more clearly.
The School of European Communicators. Young participants will learn how to create engaging digital content — from reels and visuals to storytelling — while also exploring the principles of ethical public communication.
Campaigns that make an impact. The messages created by young people will reach citizens in their own communities, helping turn online platforms into spaces for constructive dialogue.
The grand prize. The Euro Club team that develops the most impactful campaign will earn a unique opportunity to visit an EU institution in Brussels and bring back first-hand experience from the heart of the European project.
More than numbers: building a sustainable community
Through this programme, young people from EU Information Centres and Euro Clubs across the country are learning how to use digital tools effectively and how to communicate the benefits of the EU in a way that is empathetic, well-argued, and, above all, evidence-based.
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