Roberta Metsola and Maia Sandu in dialogue with young people about the importance of involvement in the European integration process

European integration, youth participation in political life, and the role of women in decision-making were the main topics discussed during the meeting between the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, and the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, with students from “Spiru Haret” Theoretical Lyceum in Chișinău on 7 November.

President Metsola spoke about the importance of taking part in elections and the risks posed by disinformation among young people in Moldova. She also addressed the topic of national identity in an era of globalisation.

Roberta Metsola and Maia Sandu answered students’ questions about the educational and development opportunities that the European Union offers to the new generation of future professionals.

Encouraged by the trust placed in them, the young members of the “Spiru Haret” Euro Club engaged in discussions and learned first-hand what EU accession means, what European values stand for — freedom, solidarity, democracy — and what Moldova itself can contribute to the European family.

At the end of the dialogue session, President Maia Sandu emphasized that the new generation will directly benefit from the changes brought by European integration. The 2028 integration objective represents a concrete opportunity for young people who wish to build their future at home.

This event took place during Roberta Metsola’s official visit to Chișinău on 7 November 2025.

The event was organized under the EU Talks format — a dialogue platform between the EU and the citizens of Moldova, aimed at promoting a better understanding of the accession process and the concrete benefits that EU support brings across various sectors, from education and entrepreneurship to reforms and community development.