Young European Ambassadors engage nearly 600 students in series of events under slogan ‘More EU in Moldova’
Almost 600 students in Moldova took part in a series of activities, carried out by Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) from Moldova and the European Union from 23 to 26 February. The idea behind this week was to highlight the message of ‘More EU in Moldova’ with a series of visits to schools, Euroclubs and EU-funded projects.
A group of six Young European Ambassadors from Moldova were joined by five Young European Ambassadors from Romania, France and Italy, fostering cross-border dialogue and exchange between young people from EU Member States and Moldova.
The activities aimed to increase the understanding and visibility of the EU, its strategic objectives and support for Moldova, to inform about opportunities offered by the EU and o build cooperation between the YEAs and local youth, NGOs and academia, particularly in the context of Moldova’s EU accession path.
On 23 February, the YEAs visited the ‘Vasile Alecsandri’ high school in Chișinău, featuring an EU-YEA fair, high-level dialogue with H.E. Iwona Piórko, EU Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, and content creator Cătălin Lungu. Around 250 students took part in the event.
The EU-YEA fair featured dedicated stands hosted by Young European Ambassadors and the Euro Club. Through interactive games, quizzes and informal discussions, students tested their knowledge about the European Union, discovered interesting facts about Europe, and learned about the tangible results of EU-Moldova cooperation.
The YEAs also visited ‘Vasile Alecsandri’ lyceum in Ungheni, where 80 pupils participated, and ‘Constantin Stere’lyceum in Soroca, where 250 pupils were involved.
“These past three days have proved that engaged young people who want change exist in every corner of Moldova; we just need to reach out and find them,” said Ema Budu, a Moldovan YEA. “The energy of Moldova’s youth is the clearest proof that Europe’s future is built through dialogue. These past days have shown us that, regardless of the region, our shared values and desire for connection unite us more than anything.”
The Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) initiative is a non-political, voluntary, communication network connecting young people from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and the EU Member States and the United Kingdom. The aim of the network is to raise awareness about the EU’s cooperation with its Eastern partner countries, showcase the tangible results of this cooperation, contribute to policy dialogue, increase civic activism and work together for a better future.
