Contents

2 Foreword André Schmitz-Schwarzkopf, Chairman of the Board Anne Rolvering and Mandy Buschina, Executive Directors of the Schwarzkopf Foundation

7 Changing Europe Meet people from our programmes

17 Discussing Europe Discussion events in Berlin

27 Shaping Europe European Youth Parliament

37 Discovering Europe Seminars and travel grants across Europe

49 Celebrating Europe Awards and celebrations Foreword

Dear Friends of Europe,

Throughout Europe, there are doubts. The ongoing refugee crisis, Brexit, and the rise of populism have polarised our democracies. What can we do to change this? Experience shows that looking away does not help. We need to be brave. It is never too early or too late to talk about the values that we stand for. And only when new generations of optimists and changemakers join us can we make Europe open and united. Only together are we able to prevent doubts from taking hold.

This year, I was reminded again of the power of individual engagement. Dr. Klaus Vogel – a recipient of the Schwarzkopf Europe award in 2016 – is a captain and founder of SOS Méditerranée, and rescues refugees in the Mediterranean Sea. His civilian ship has saved almost 30.000 people in the last two years. And yet, there is still no European answer to the ongoing refugee crisis. It was an honour to introduce the captain, a modern-day hero, to 300 young people at Humboldt University in Berlin this autumn. He was welcomed with a standing ovation.

The Schwarzkopf Foundation stands for a positive vision for Europe’s future. Through our activities – the European Youth Parliament, discussion events, seminars at schools, travel grants, and awards – we have reached over 50.000 young people in 40 European countries this year and have inspired them to contribute to a tolerant, pluralistic, and open-minded Europe. Through interactive seminars and workshops run in schools, we engage with young people who may not be interested in or are not aware of what Europe has to offer. This intentional focus is exactly how Pauline Schwarzkopf, the founder of the foundation, envisioned us to work. Refugees and stateless young persons have also taken part in our European Youth Parliament sessions. Youth’s voices were heard at over 1.000 events; where participants entered into dialogue with experts and decision-makers. And thanks to our travel grants, more than 110 young Europeans have had a chance to personally discover Europe.

We remain full of hope and are looking ahead to 2019. We would like to thank all of our supporters, partners, and friends, and hope that you will continue supporting us in our vital work.

Vive L’Europe!

Yours,

André Schmitz-Schwarzkopf Chairman of the Board Schwarzkopf Foundation Young Europe Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 3

Dear readers,

How do young people living in 40 European countries wish to live together, now and in the future?

In the past year, we managed to find some answers to this question. We made it central to our work’s driving motivation and put it at the centre of our projects. Our seminar trainers brought discussions about Europe to a football stadium. We supported young people from different backgrounds to travel to other countries and conduct research on burning questions concerning Europe. Issues around migration and statelessness are now no longer being discussed only by EU residents during our events – young refugees taking part in our International EYP Sessions and newcomers providing interactive seminars are also grappling with these issues. All of this follows our foundation’s new strategy and aim to listen more to those young people who feel disengaged or are excluded from the European project. We believe that we can only do so by including those who do not consider themselves a part of it.

If there is one word with which we would describe the year 2018, it would be uncertainty. Looking ahead at the European Parliament elections next year, we face many questions of how European democracy will look afterwards. Will young people feel more or even less represented in the highest decision-making bodies of the continent?

At the Schwarzkopf Foundation, alternatively, it feels like we campaign for Europe every day. Our work to promote European values of solidarity, diversity, and openness continues, even in the quieter times between elections. Every new generation of citizens needs an introduction to Europe and a chance to take active roles in shaping it to their ideals. Our job is to figure out how to deliver this opportunity and make the connection between the idea of Europe and an individual last, positively, and for a lifetime.

This annual report serves as a testimony to all of the work our team and networks have done this year. We want to thank you for believing in the urgency of our mission and in the strength of our activities – we realise that they would not have been possible without your kind support.

Yours truly,

Anne Rolvering & Mandy Buschina 2018 in numbers

2018 in numbers

Activities in Over 40 50 1.200 countries cooperation days of EYP partners activities

Over 50.000 27 65 participants average age discussion of team members events

Over Over 280 500 1st young seminars across open vote for the Young trainers Europe at secondary and European of the Year vocational schools Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 5

2.000.000 budget

40 110 1st national member travel grants mentorship programme organisations of the EYP of the EYP

Over 7 2 2.000 EYP events youth conferences with hours of dialogue on Europe organised jointly with newcomers and locals in facilitated in European the UN Refugee Agency Berlin and Brandenburg classrooms

More than 11.000 200.000 1 pupils contributing EYP alumni seminar on Europe ideas for Europe in a football stadium

Annual Report 2018 7 Changing Europe Meet people from our programmes

The Schwarzkopf Foundation offers a space for young people from diverse backgrounds to come together, inspire each other, as well as learn and act together. The foundation aims to empower young people to have their say, whether in a national referendum or with a project for inclusion in their neighbourhood.

Taking action matters. Moreover, starting from some core motivations for action – seeing developments around us that we disagree with, for instance, or feeling a sense of belonging to a bigger community – are often the first answers to the question: how does my engagement matter?

On the following pages, four people who took part in the foundation’s activities share their ideas on how young people can take action, as well as relate their personal stories of why and how they got engaged in their topics. Changing Europe: Meet people from our programmes

“The challenge everywhere in Europe is to enhance education on democracy and political participation, but to also take a clear stance against hate, incitement, and populism.”

Dr. Franziska Giffey, speaker at a discussion event of the Schwarzkopf Foundation Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 9 Creating spaces for dialogue and youth participation Interview with Dr. Franziska Giffey

Dr. Franziska Giffey (SPD) is the Federal and that young people know the possibilities that exist Minister of Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, for becoming active. This is especially crucial for young people who face difficulties in life and who don’t neces- Women and Youth in Germany. She took sarily get the best support at home. Those who struggle part in a discussion event at the Schwarz- with basic problems might not necessarily be able to kopf Foundation on November 13, 2018 engage. They first need to get support from other people, titled, “Youth participation in politics – is school, and society. It’s important to create places where my voice heard?” entering into a dialogue and creating new ideas is possible. For me, the Schwarzkopf Foundation is such a place since More information on the foundation’s discussion it facilitates coming together and talking about the biggest events can be found on pages 16-25. challenges of our time. Discussing a topic is a first step for creating change.

What is your view on youth participation in Germany Mrs. Giffey, you are the Federal Minister for Family and Europe today? Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth in Germany. The challenge everywhere in Europe is to enhance educa- How did you start to get engaged politically? tion on democracy and political participation, but to also to I was working as the commissioner for Europe in the Neu- take a clear stance against hate, incitement, and populism. kölln district of Berlin. At some point, I told myself that it’s Young people need to be able to form their own opinions not enough to stay in administrative work, because if you through verified information and a variety of information really want to change something, you have to get politi- channels. It’s possible then to point out concrete ideas for cally engaged. The decisive topic for me was the unequal them on how they can shape their immediate environ- opportunities children had in terms of education. Every ments. At the federal level as well, young people should year, we had around 15 percent of young people leave be included in all decisions that concern them. I think that school without receiving a diploma. I joined the Social our ministry’s guiding principle, “no youth project without Democratic Party because making educational success youth participation,” is excellent. With our support pro- independent from a person’s background is central to the gramme for children and youth, we spend almost 200 mil- SPD. I first became education counsellor, then mayor for lion euros per year financing children and youth projects the district. It has always been important to me to make and the work of youth parliaments. We give young people sure that young people have an opportunity to develop a voice as independent, growing, and self-determined their talents. This means that you have to provide support individuals. for this development from the state, too. What are your thoughts on the discussion event at the What are, in your opinion, the biggest obstacles for Schwarzkopf Foundation? young people to actively shape society? From the audience’s interest and the questions, I got the We have to open doors and show young people paths for feeling that the young people were fully present; that they getting engaged in society. One can start with small steps had ideas and their own opinions about the world. I left into this direction: as a young person, you can take part, inspired from the discussion. For this, I am very grateful. for instance, in student council meetings and try to influence decisions that concern the school environment. We have to make sure that schools take political education seriously Changing Europe: Meet people from our programmes

“As an active citizen, you initiate change or join change that has already started, and contribute to it with the best of your best abilities.”

Vardges Shahmenendyan, president of the European Youth Parliament Armenia Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 11 On teamwork and revolutions Interview with Vardges Shahmenendyan

Vardges Shahmenendyan, 22, is the presi- So you would say EYP encourages its participants to dent of the National Committee of the take an interest in society around them? Absolutely. I consider myself to be an active citizen now, European Youth Parliament in Armenia. and I try to be aware of what happens around me. When He studies architecture and works at an the Velvet Revolution took place in Armenia this year in architecture studio in Yerevan. April and May, I was still doing an exchange semester in Portugal. I was following the news about the protests on More information on the European Youth Parliament social media and watching live streams of the events. I felt can be found on pages 26-35. so much responsibility for what was happening in Armenia at that moment, even though I wasn’t physically there. There are elections coming soon and I know I will encour- age my friends to go and vote, too. It’s about being a part Do you remember how you got involved in the European of the change and not just letting change wash over you. Youth Parliament? I am an architectural student and live in Yerevan, the cap- In what ways would you say EYP empowers young people? ital of Armenia. I have been doing EYP for four years now. EYP is a platform where you decide what responsibilities It’s surreal to look back and realise how many things have and challenges you want to take on yourself. This idea of changed in this time. Before, I thought of politics as some- ownership of how you want to develop yourself as part of thing appalling and avoided contact with any organisations the organisation makes it different from any other experi- that had the word “parliament” in their name. However, ence. For example, when I was studying, I was unhappy in 2014, EYP Armenia organised an International Forum about assignments that didn’t interest me, or that I had to and I am quite interested in different cultures and people. complete in a specific way. I was also looking into joining I wanted to learn more about the other participants’ coun- some other organisations, but they required from you a tries and to know about simple things, like what music certain work culture. In EYP, I feel that I can do things my they listened to. This overshadowed my fear of politics, own way. Here, contributions and taking responsibility so I applied as a participant. are valued. As a young person, you can feed into a big or- ganisation, but you get a lot of appreciation back. It allows What do you think being a part of EYP has taught you? you to take on challenges and stretch your comfort zone. My understanding of political education has definitely You and the project you work on are always connected to changed. Today, I view it as a path where you can under- others, and yet you still maintain ownership of your work. stand yourself as not a detached individual, but as part of society. This means that you need to work in a team To conclude, what does activism mean to you? to achieve a goal. In EYP, we live this every day. For each It can start from really small things – from expressing your- project, we gather in teams and set goals for ourselves. self, forming an opinion and making sure your opinion Every time, we are working together with different peo- is heard - and then also listening to others. It makes it ple who come from different backgrounds, and we all possible to understand what is going on around you. have to make compromises to decide about something. In general, I think activism is about taking responsibility In my opinion, this is also how politics works. We all as for what you are doing and caring for the people you individuals have different goals, but in society, we come work with. As an active citizen, you initiate change or together and sometimes need to adjust to a goal that’s join change that has already started, and contribute bigger than our individual needs. to it with the best of your abilities. Changing Europe: Meet people from our programmes

“Young people oftentimes think about themselves as those who don’t know enough about European politics, which often is not true.”

Eden Gebregiorgisch, alumna of the project Understanding Europe Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 13 Bringing Europe to the classroom Interview with Eden Gebregiorgisch

Eden Gebregiorgisch, 28, is an alumna of the Talking about how to get engaged in society, what is project Understanding Europe. She facili- a remaining challenge we all need to work on when it comes to young people and the EU? tated courses on the EU, active citizenship, Young people oftentimes do not know where and how to and European asylum politics with more concretely engage in such topics. They also think about than 400 young people in secondary and themselves as people who do not know enough about vocational schools in North Rhine Westpha- European politics, which often is not true. They are afraid lia and Berlin. Today, she works as a junior of putting themselves out there and feel that they are, perhaps, in the wrong setting to do so. professional at the German Commission for UNESCO. I think the EU is a very self-sufficient actor and young peo- ple feel as though they are removed from it. This feeling More information on the foundation’s seminars and needs to be bridged. There should be more incentives for travel grants can be found on pages 36-47. young people to take part in discussions about European issues. I think the big challenge is not necessarily a lack Eden, you were an active trainer in the seminar pro- of knowledge, because basic knowledge is already there. gramme for three years. What are the most important It’s more about the EU’s communication and engagement things you learned during this time? with its citizens. If I look at my surroundings, it’s mostly always people who attend university. In my master’s studies, we learned to The EU has to engage with those who may feel inhibited develop theoretical frameworks from above on the EU. and are not necessarily taking initiative. One way to get As a trainer, I got to understand how people outside of my rid of such obstacles is to organise events where “hard-to- immediate network perceive the EU. These reactions, with- reach” people, like politicians, are close to where young out devaluation, were sometimes completely different from people are, like schools. The Schwarzkopf Foundation is my own. In my studies, I learned a lot about the EU, but doing this, and young people actually attend because the throughout the journey, I realised that the experiences of foundation enables such events to happen. young people concerning Europe were completely missing. I have learned that there is a wide range of ideas about the EU – from positive to negative. So, this experience opened How do you encourage young people to get started my eyes to a diversity of perspectives and gave me the if they want to engage with a certain topic? opportunity to step out from my own bubble. I would encourage them to see if there are more people who are passionate about the same topic(s) as them. What kind of feedback did you get from the courses? It’s good to find companions! There are so many associ- The courses were viewed as an exit out of the normal ations out there, so it’s worth connecting with others and school day. The pupils often said that they loved talking seeing if one’s idea can be translated into activities. about Europe with us, since we, the trainers, were so young, almost their age. We tried to mention many con- People and peers their age who have been engaged in their crete examples while doing the courses, which helped topic for a while can also give them advice on implement- pupils see personal connections to what otherwise looked ing their ideas. It’s also good to look for public support, for like the ‘EU bubble’. instance, by contacting local politicians, such as a mayor. Changing Europe: Meet people from our programmes

“It’s all about the people and how many individuals you can bring together behind a cause.”

Madeleina Kay, the Young European of the Year 2018 Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 15 EU Supergirl fighting Brexit Interview with Madeleina Kay

Madeleina Kay, 24, was chosen as the Young to start conversations with people who normally are not European of Year 2018 by the Schwarzkopf interested in politics. I try to use creativity and humour, since parodying and satirising the politicians makes peo- Foundation. She is an artist, singer, and po- ple take them less seriously. When people enjoy something litical activist who became known as “EU they are seeing that is funny and visual, they are more likely Supergirl” while campaigning against her to share it and want to find out more about the subject. country’s efforts to leave the EU. What are, for you, the first steps to getting engaged? More information on the foundation’s awards can be The best is to start going to events about the subject you found on pages 48-55. are interested in to get informed. Social media is so impor-

tant for connections. It is also about building networks and finding people who care about the same things you do. Madeleina, you define yourself first and foremost as It’s impossible to achieve anything on your own. As EU European, and not as British. Why is that? Supergirl, I also speak on behalf of a huge movement It was Brexit that made me think this way. Before the refer- behind me. endum happened, I used to do a lot of social activism with arts and worked with homeless people and young What does the award of Young European of the Year carers, so I always had a strong social and ethical con- mean to you? science. When Brexit happened, I was sure it was going I was really grateful to receive it. In the UK, we have a prob- to impact all aspects of British society and be detrimen- lem with the ‘Remain’ campaigns. They are trying to stop tal to those people who already suffer the most in the UK. Brexit by putting out all those facts about why Brexit will be We are not educated very well about politics in general bad, but they also avoid mentioning the EU. My brand is EU and EU politics especially. The Brexit vote motivated me Supergirl and I use a narrative about why the EU is great. to start researching what exactly we were going to lose. To get acknowledgment from outside the UK is really mo- The more I listened to political campaigners and to the tivating me to carry on. The award also makes what I do news, the more I became absolutely determined to stop it, bigger than just Brexit. In the long term, the EU needs to as a European, and not just as a Brit. change its approaches to communication and how it talks with its citizens. People don’t know how the EU benefits What have you learned through your activism? their lives and why it is essential that we support it. That is People have the capacity to bring such joy to each other, something I would like to get involved with in the future. or conversely, such harm and suffering. It’s important to bring communities together in a positive way, and to What comes for you next? deal with differences and disputes through constructive My campaigning is always about reacting to whatever is dialogue and civility. This is why the first children’s book happening in politics. I think the relationship between the wrote after the Brexit vote was about refugees. There UK and the EU27 has been fundamentally damaged, and was a spike in hate crime against migrants and refugees we need to do work to repair it. We should link people and at the time. I wanted to convey this idea that refugees are create bridges when we have been burning them for the people, too, and that we should be supporting them, last two years. A lot of people think that politicians are the instead of seeing them as foreigners only. most important actors, but the politicians are our repre- sentatives. Without our support, they have nothing. It is all Many young people find it hard to take an interest in about the people and how many individuals we can bring current affairs. What would you like to tell them? together behind our cause. I created the character of EU Supergirl because it’s iconic and people recognise the superhero costume. It allows me “With its events, the Schwarzkopf Foundation offers something that schools cannot – direct contact to well-known persons from politics and society. Young people get to know the people who make decisions and shape Europe with their ideas. Without barriers, youth can freely ask their questions and talk to politicians, scientists, and contemporary witnesses. That’s the reason why I appreciate the foundation’s work so much.”

Torsten Schmidtke, teacher Annual Report 2018 17 Discussing Europe Discussion events in Berlin

For young people to be active European citizens who contribute to a pluralistic, democratic society through their engagement and opinions, knowledge of relevant topics is just as important as discussing with others and being able to ask the questions that concern us most.

During our Berlin-based discussion events, we aim to develop dialogue between young people and leading figures from the worlds of politics, the economy, civil society, and culture. In direct exchange with ambassadors, high-level politicians, journalists, Members of the European Parliament, European Commissioners, prime ministers, scientists, and artists, we offer the chance for participants to experience politics up-close and take part in political processes.

The formats always provide a focus on audience questions and exchange rather than having long lectures without the possibility of engagement. This year’s topics included the EU’s foreign relations, the future of work and the responsibility of companies for European ideas, current events, such as Brexit, and long-term visions for Europe’s future. We discussed the roles of minorities, how to tackle the rise of populism, and gain insights into the work of civil society organisations who fight every day for a brighter future.

65 10.000 70% 30 discussion events, young people of the events different talks, film screenings reached fully booked cooperation and exhibition visits partners Discussing Europe: Discussion events in Berlin

A Year of Events A selection of our Berlin event programme in 2018

State of Europe speech with Heiko Maas, Minister of Foreign Affairs in Germany

“Africa, where to? Politics, economy, migration” with “How youth can be engaged in politics” Dr. Prince Asfa-Wossen Asserate, Ethiopian-German business with Kevin Kühnert, Federal Chairman of the Jusos consultant, author, and political analyst

“‘Velvet Revolution’ in Armenia – the younger generation in democratic awakening?” “With satire against racism” with with Armen Sarkissian, S. E. President of the Republic of Armenia Die Datteltäter, Youtube stars and and Michael Roth, Minister of State for Europe winners of the Grimme Online Awards 2017 Annual Report 2018 19 2018

“The new Bundestag – more discussion more Citizen dialogue with Margrethe Vestager, EU Commissioner for Competition democracy?” with Petra Pau, Vice President of the German Federal Parliament

Citizen dialogue with Nathalie Loiseau, French Minister for European Affairs and Michael Roth, Minister of State for Europe

“#MeToo and the consequences: How feminist are EU politics?” “The future of work in Germany and Europe” with Hubertus Heil, with Terry Reintke, German Member of the European Parliament Federal Minister of Labor and Social Affairs in Germany

“Youth participation in politics – how will my voice be heard?” with Dr. Franziska Giffey, State of Europe speech with Koen Lenaerts, Federal Minister for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth in Germany President of the European Court of Justice Discussing Europe: Discussion events in Berlin

Decision-makers in dialogue with young people Tackling European topics from Brexit and the economy to foreign affairs and the future of work

In our discussion events on European issues, we try to With Eurosceptic movements on the rise, the question of maintain a balance of current topics and more fundamental responsibility for the European idea – not only in politics questions regarding the future of Europe. In 2018, Brexit and civil society, but also in business, commerce, and the was, notably, an important topic. We also looked closely at entertainment industry – was a special focus during our the Italian elections and discussed the challenges of the EU discussions. The question of how Europeans will work Council presidency. In addition, following the shift of global in the future was also debated. Moreover, we discussed power due to the new foreign policies of the United States, ways forward for a ‘Europe of regions’, bringing a variety of we analysed the foreign relations of the European Union, perspectives from our younger audiences. particularly with Russia and the USA. During two weekend workshops, young Europeans from 15 different countries worked on their personal visions for a better Europe, discussing topics such as digitalisation, the roles of rural areas, and the political structures and communication strategy of the European Union. A result of these workshops included a manifesto that was written on the future of Europe, which was given to EU officials, national politicians, and different media sources.

“Europe’s future and the respon- “Brexit and the consequences for sibility of companies” with Ronald Europe” with S. E. Sir Sebastian Pofalla, Member of the Board of Wood, Ambassador of Great Deutsche Bahn AG and former “Russia and the EU – a difficult relationship” with Prof. Dr. Gabriele Kro- Britain in Germany Federal Minister ne-Schmalz, historian, author, journalist, and ARD correspondent in Russia Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 21

“Seeing Europe differently “Italy after the elections – – Estonia” with Dr. Mart between European worries and big “Journalism is not a crime – on the state of press freedom in Europe Laanemäe, Ambassador of the promises” with Bernd Hüttemann, and the world” with Katja Gloger, spokesman of the executive board Republic of Estonia in Germany Secretary-General of EBD for Reporters without Borders e.V.

“‘Europe of Regions’ – a model “Historical speech to Europe – Egon for the future?” with Dr. Stephan “Europe’s economy and the res- Bahr’s last speech in Moscow” Holthoff-Pförtner, Minister of Eu- ponsibility for the young European with Matthias Platzeck, former “Work 4.0 – How will Europeans ropean, Federal, and International generation” with René Obermann, Prime Minister and Chairman of the work in the future?” with Frank Affairs in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Former Chairman of Telekom German-Russian Forum e.V. Bsirske, Chairman of ver.di Germany

“Berlin in Europe – Europe in Ber- “#MeToo and the consequences – how feminist are EU politics?” with Terry Reintke, lin” with Senator Dr. Klaus Lederer, German Member of the European Parliament Senator for Culture and Europe Discussing Europe: Discussion events in Berlin

Discussing discrimination in Europe and building alliances

How can we raise awareness regarding daily and structural We tried to understand the motives and mechanisms be- experiences with racism and anti-Semitism? What are hind populism, the longings of certain groups for authori- prejudices that individuals and groups in Europe still have tarianism and extremism, and the rise of anti-Semitic inci- to face? How can we become better allies and learn from dents within the last years. We discussed how preventive perspectives that have been marginalised and not visible approaches against hate and extremism will need institu- for centuries in European societies? In the discussion tional funding in Europe in the years to come. Our audience events, we tried to bridge different positions that show also enjoyed a performance by a young Youtube collective intersectional approaches and how activists, scientists, that focuses on Muslim experiences and uses comedy and government officials assess the current state of toler- as a form of empowerment to overcome hate and feelings ance and acceptance for diversity and pluralism in Europe. of powerlessness.

“Anti-Semitism in Europe – what “The role of religion in the global- “Sea rescue in the Mediterranean are the challenges facing the ised society” with Landesbischof and the role of the EU” with Captain Israeli-German relationship?” with Dr. Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, Dr. Klaus Vogel, Founding Chairman Jeremy Issacharoff, Ambassador Chairman of the Council of the of SOS Méditerranée of the State of Israel in Germany Evangelical Church in Germany

“Between demarcation and welcome – the challenges of integration in Ger- many” with Annette Widmann-Mauz, Minister of State in the Federal Chan- “Anti-Semitism in Germany” “Undercover with extremists: “With satire against racism” cellery and Federal Government with Dr. Felix Klein, anti-Semitism What is behind the anger?” with Die Datteltäter, Youtube stars Commissioner for Migration, Refugees commissioner of the German with Julia Ebner, extremism and and winners of the Grimme Online and Integration Federal Government terrorism researcher and author Awards 2017 Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 23

Media and its impact on democracy

The relationship between media and democratic processes has been a topic of our events in the past years. In 2018, the main focus was on the consequences of digitalisation in terms of the ways that information is shared, produced, and consumed; ranging from questions on how YouTube and other platforms deal with fake news and hate speech, to the future of public television in the digital era.

“Platforms, Social Media and Responsibility: What role do Google & Co. play?” with Sabine Frank, head of regulation, consumer, and youth protection for Google Germany GmbH

“Justice and democracy in times of artificial intelligence and the role of the EU” with Paul Nemitz, Principal Adviser in the Directorate “The political discourse in the pub- Visit of the Federal Press Office and discussion with Steffen Seibert, -General for Justice and Consum- lic media” with Dr. Peter Frey, jour- Government spokesman of the German Federal Government ers of the European Commission nalist and Editor-in-Chief for ZDF Discussing Europe: Discussion events in Berlin

Historical Education Learning from the past to understand the challenges of today

A historical understanding of Europe is essential to being a European citizen. In the field of historic education, the Schwarzkopf Foundation focuses on the past and pres- ent of anti-Semitism and the remembrance of Shoah. Especially with a newly elected right-wing populist party in the German parliament, the importance of Holocaust remembrance, information, and discussions about Nation- al Socialism, racism, and antisemitism are – regrettably – still important topics for today.

In 2018, we offered a wide range of events for school and university students, including film and documentary screenings, readings, theatre visits, and talks with contem- porary witnesses. We also addressed questions on how responsibilities grow from our history and what roles unusual actors like the entertainment industry or sports clubs can play in this context.

“Abused – persecuted – betrayed” time witness talk with Horst Selbiger, author and Honorary Chairman of Child Survivors “Platform 17” commemorative event Time witness talk with Ingeburg Deutschland e.V. – Überlebende Geißler Kinder der Shoah Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 25

“Hertha BSC, the Holocaust, and the responsibility of German football today” panel discussion

“The social responsibility of the entertainment industry” with Nico “’I don’t want a blueberry pie, Hofmann, director, film producer, I just want to get out.’ – a mother’s “Submerged: A young woman survives in Berlin 1940-1945” with Dr. Hermann screenwriter, and managing love in letters ” with Gabriel Heim, Simon, historian and director of the New Synagogue Berlin Centrum Judaicum director of UFA GmbH publicist, author, and film director Foundation

“Ab heute heißt du Sara” theatre visit

“Grunewald in the Orient “Sweet Occupation” reading and dis- – the German-Jewish Jerusalem” “Jews in the GDR” with Salomea Genin, publicist and Marianne Birthler, cussion with Lizzie Doron, author with Thomas Sparr, author former Federal Commissioner for the Stasi Records “After travelling to an EYP session, I realised that Europe is not determined by geography. Europe is in our mentalities, our cultures, and in our minds. It’s our connecting point.”

Lesya, 20, Ukraine, travelled to an EYP session in Armenia

400+ 100+ International, National, and Regional Sessions Training events Annual Report 2018 27 Shaping Europe European Youth Parliament

All across Europe, the European Youth Parliament (EYP) gathers young people to discuss current challenges and solutions, provide a platform for dialogue as well as personal development, and to promote open- mindedness. This year, EYP volunteers worked together to organise over 500 events at regional, national, and international levels. Participants engaged in intercultural encounters and explored ways to be active citizens, solved problems in collaborative ways, and formed friendships across borders.

We continued our efforts to foster cooperation amongst the network of EYP member organisations. A “Code of Ethics” was adopted to strengthen the EYP as a safe and respectful learning environment. Priorities also included making our activities welcoming and accessible for all young people. The majority of EYP trainings conducted this year were peer-driven, meaning that young volunteers were at the heart of all our activities.

2018 also saw an increasing level of alumni engagement. Alumni events across Europe and a newly launched mentorship programme offered spaces for cross-generational experience exchange. As part of all EYP activities, participants gained experiences that will have long-lasting impacts on their personal and professional journeys.

30.000 40 3.500 500 annual participants countries active volunteers annual events Shaping Europe: European Youth Parliament

Developing collaboration formats in EYP Innovative partnerships in practice

The European Youth Parliament is a unique educational various non-formal and peer-led educational activities, platform that empowers young people from across Eu- the EYP gives young people the space to grow, learn rope to be open-minded, active citizens. It provides various skills, as well as take responsibility for themselves participants with a range of opportunities to develop and for others. and express their opinions on relevant topics. Offering

International Sessions

International Sessions bring together young people from stateless persons in Europe. The EYP’s continued cooper- the entire EYP network, and thus are the flagship events ation with the UN Refugee Agency helped us to involve of the organisation. They serve as best practise showcases young refugees and stateless persons in our events, invite and laboratories for innovations in the network. With the experts, as well as encourage participants to engage with support of the Mercator Foundation, we have been able the topic in in-depth, innovative manners. Another Interna- to continuously improve the quality and impact of these tional Session in 2018 took place in Rotterdam, the Neth- events, ensuring that they entail long-term learning out- erlands, with the financial support of theGerman Feder- comes for all participants. al Foreign Office. It had a special focus on “Discovering Global Europe”. Discussion topics included foreign trade The first International Session in 2018 took place in Vilnius, policy, but also global energy policy and transport. Lithuania. With the theme “Learning from the Past, Shap- participants had a chance to discuss their ideas and pos- ing the Future,” about 250 participants discussed a variety sible solutions in a “citizens’ dialogue” with Violeta Bulc, of topics, including questions concerning refugees and EU Commissioner for Transport.

Citizen dialogue with Violeta Bulc, EU Commissioner for Transport, during the EYP International Session in Rotterdam Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 29

Power Shifts – Reflecting Europe’s Energy Project

In 2018, we re-launched the Power Shifts – Reflecting Eu- rope’s Energy project that successfully started between 2015-2017. In cooperation with our long-term partner, innogy Stiftung für Energie und Gesellschaft, a second project cycle was kicked off for a three-year cooperation between 2018-2021.

This project encourages young people to explore and dis- cuss European energy policies. By taking part in the proj- ect’s activities, participants learn ways of engaging and fostering debate on energy in their communities, from a local up to a European level. The Power Shifts project not only brings energy topics to all International Sessions, but also supports regional and national-level energy-related events across the network through the Power Shifts Fund. Apart from strengthening energy education in the EYP, the project fosters an innovative spirit in the network through capacity-building and co-creation formats, such as EYP’s first Media Lab and future annual Innovation Labs. Discussing the future of energy during committee work

Building a Strong European Society (BASES) in countries of the Eastern Partnership

The BASES project is run by the European Youth Parliament in cooperation with the German Federal Foreign Office. The project aims to enhance dialogue and mutual under- standing as well as broaden cooperation amongst mem- bers of civil society in the countries of the Eastern Partner- ship. In order to achieve these goals, the project focuses on strengthening the EYP network in the region by devel- oping a variety of formats and events focused on regional needs and trends, including capacity-building activities and by offering travel grants.

In 2018, 15 events were organised by EYP volunteers in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Russia, and Ukraine. This year also marked the celebration of EYP Georgia’s 10th anniversary and EYP Belarus’s 20th anniversary. The event in Minsk was one of the first EYP sessions organised in Belarus in the last 10 years. Eight training events in the region allowed for young volunteers to enhance their skills and take up various responsibilities within the EYP network. The project continued removing accessibility barriers by distributing about 180 travel grants to young people who face financial challenges due to the economic situations in their countries. This allowed them to par- ticipate in EYP activities and experience intercultural exchanges abroad. Building friendships across borders during an EYP session in Minsk Shaping Europe: European Youth Parliament

Debating current challenges and solutions Young people in dialogue with experts and decision-makers

The European Youth Parliament offers young people spaces to debate the pressing topics of our time and to jointly suggest solutions. Participants develop and express their opinions on a wide range of topics, often related to international politics or human rights, but also including fields such as climate change, health, and energy.

EYP discussions do not aim to reflect specific country po- sitions or promote existing policy proposals. In all debates, it is the participants’ own points of view that matter.

Each year, dozens of experts and decision-makers from a variety of sectors are invited to offer their perspectives at EYP events. These contributors provide background knowledge and share hands-on experiences, giving participants unique opportunities to engage in close-up conversations and gain new insights. Discussing the European response to the humanitarian crisis in the Sahel region of Africa with Zainab Akariou, Policy Officer at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs

We often feel like we are entitled to our opinions. But quite often, these opinions are a result of misinformation. Thanks to EYP, I have learned that if we want to engage in construc- tive discussions, we really need to go back and check the sources; check the facts. Sometimes my reasoning and logic might not be clear to another person. But when I explain the reasoning behind my statement, I think it also helps others to understand me and my culture. I think it’s important es- pecially for young people to engage in programmes like EYP because that is how we become more open and active as a society, and have more of an understanding of each other.

Aliaa Adi, a refugee from Syria who participated in the International Session in Rotterdam Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 31

A selection of topics discussed at EYP events in 2018

How to ensure equal access to education and the labour market for youth with What is the future of energy in Europe? migration backgrounds?

How to safeguard citizens’ rights to privacy Can the Universal Basic Income approach and security and at the same time allow help in reforming the welfare state? for the growth of the digital economy?

How to safeguard freedom of speech How to protect linguistic diversity in the era of social media and fake news? in Europe?

How to protect the fundamental rights How to utilise communication technology of stateless persons? to improve governance in Europe?

How to promote stable mental health How to solve the plastic waste problem? among young people in Europe? Shaping Europe: European Youth Parliament

EYP Alumni initiative Network across generations

In 2018, the European Youth Parliament continued its Mentorship programme efforts to build up an ever-growing alumni network initiative. This year we kicked off the Alumni Associa- In 2018, one of the noteworthy milestones for alumni tion with a Steering Group of former EYPers who are activities was the launch of the first-ever EYP mentorship now experienced professionals across all sectors of pilot programme. The programme provides the alumni of society. In June 2018, an international alumni reunion the network with a chance to contribute to the personal brought together about 60 former EYPers from sever- development of current EYP participants. The aim is to al generations. The aim of the reunion was to revive EYP bring together young EYPers who are beginning their spirit and discuss the future of EYP alumni activities. professional careers (and are, for example, finishing their A mentorship programme was initiated to provide a plat- studies and are applying for their first jobs) with EYP alumni form for cross-generational experience exchange and who are already experienced and can share their expertise knowledge-sharing in the EYP network. Furthermore, an with the current EYP generation. This year, 18 tandems from alumni crowdfunding campaign was launched giving 16 countries have met to begin this mentorship venture. EYP alumni the opportunity to directly support the net- work. Moreover, happy hours took place across the globe to strengthen alumni ties, from Washington to Shanghai.

The first EYP alumni reunion took place in Berlin in June 2018 Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 33

Meet a mentee, Isidora Šmigić from Serbia and her mentor, Katharina Okulski from Austria who participated in the first-ever EYP mentorship programme.

Why did you decide to partake in the EYP mentorship programme? Isidora: I have met an incredible number of inspiring, successful, and ambitious people during my five years How do you want to use this mentorship experience? of involvement in the EYP network and I can’t think of Isidora: Above all, I expect to be able to have a second a better pool of young professionals who can support opinion about my professional plans and career decisions me in the early stages of my career development. from a trustworthy person who was in my shoes not that Katharina: I have dear memories from my time in the EYP long ago. I think that this mentorship offers me a great and I still relate today to the many challenges that young space for self-reflecting, and I am very excited to explore people are facing to find their place and career paths. the possibilities that my communication with Katharina I want to share my experiences, including the best and the will bring! worst; what worked for me and what didn’t. I am also eager Katharina: For me, the main driver is the opportunity to to learn about current EYP experiences: what are the con- help young EYPers by sharing my life experiences, mistakes, crete problems that EYPers face today, and how do they and success. I also would like to help them make sound use the skills they acquired in EYP on a day-to-day basis? choices and hopefully inspire them to challenge them- What is fascinating to see is that, although many things selves and determine their goals. I am expecting to benefit have changed over the years, the young people of today from the same, and gain insights from fresh outlooks on the are still dealing with some of the same core issues, such Europe of today through the eyes of those who will lead it as finding out what they want, what they are good at, and tomorrow. I want to use this energy and inspiration to gain how to find purpose so that they can contribute best to a new perspective on my personal life and development, making the world a better place. as well.

Alumni happy hours

EYP alumni happy hours are informal reunion events inviting all former EYPers to reminisce about EYP, share their experiences, and network in the city they are based. It is organised by alumni, for alumni.

Washington Brussels Hamburg Berlin Kyiv Kazan

Liverpool Paris Prague Thessaloniki Athens Shanghai Shaping Europe: European Youth Parliament

Capacity-building events Strengthening the EYP network

In order for the activities of the ever-growing EYP network Capacity-building in EYP covers many areas, from diversity to be sustainable, the network needs knowledge, and outreach, to communication and media, fundraising, resources, and fruitful exchanges of ideas. The EYP National organisation management, trainings for trainers, facilita- Committees and the EYP International Office, supported by tors, and much more. Moreover, active EYP members can the Mercator Foundation, the German Federal Foreign publish guides to solidify existing knowledge and can hold Office and the EU programme “Erasmus+” help develop webinars to educate and spread good practices across the network through capacity-building events that aim the network. to equip participants with the necessary attitudes, skills, and knowledge needed to successfully run and develop projects in their respective countries.

“The Training for EYP Trainers format nourishes “The Leadership Weekend for National Committee the abilities of our organisation to create fruitful Presidents made me realise that all NCs, no matter learning experiences. It was truly amazing to see how different, are faced with similarly challenging sit- how passionate our members are about learning in uations and that by establishing further cooperation EYP, and I am looking forward to seeing their projects and by working together, we can come up with the become a reality!” most effective strategies for tackling them!”

Nataliia Senatorova, trainer for Training Dionysis Patriarcheas, participant in the Leadership for EYP Trainers Training for National Committee Presidents Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 35

Over Over 130 2.500 38 training events participants EYP National Committees in 2018 participated in trainings

A selection of EYP training events in 2018

Diversity Lab Training for EYP Trainers Russia, August Ukraine, August The EYP embraces and celebrates the diversity of the Eu- Training for EYP Trainers is a 7-day training course for ropean continent, and is open to all young people across EYPers who would like to facilitate learning processes in Europe. During the Diversity Lab 2018 in Moscow, represen- the organisation. Training trainers within EYP enhances tatives from 12 member organisations of the EYP gathered the organisation’s capacities, professionalises the broad to discuss how to make the network more inclusive for array of trainings held by National Committees, and is youth from all regions, backgrounds, and cultures, as well integral to passing on knowledge and ‘know-how’ from the as make EYP activities more accessible to those who are past to future generations. facing obstacles.

Summer Academy Leadership Training for National Committee Presidents Serbia, September Germany, October The Summer Academy gathers participants from all EYP 2018 kicked off the first official Presidents’ Meeting under countries, offering modules in communication, outreach the theme of ‘leadership’. The aim of these trainings is to and inclusion, fundraising, and committee management. equip National Committee Presidents with the necessary The aim is then for Summer Academy participants to skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to successfully become multipliers of the acquired knowledge in their run their committees. home countries. “Understanding the European project is an area not sufficiently implemented in the common school curricula. Participating in educating the future generation in this field is therefore an honour, but also a passion.”

Viktor, from Ukraine, trainer and project coordinator for Understanding Europe Annual Report 2018 37 Discovering Europe Seminars and travel grants across Europe

Discovering Europe through the travel and seminar programme of the Schwarzkopf Foundation offers a participatory space for young people to engage with democracy and diversity in Europe. Not only by crossing borders. But also by bringing people together, who might normally not have met. By facilitating formats that enable listening and understanding of European democracy and youth participation within the classroom and beyond. The seminar programme supports and advises young multipliers in creating their own inclusive and diversity-oriented peer projects. In 2018, the programme qualified 282 seminar trainers and regional coordinators from 14 countries to bring the peer project Understanding Europe to secondary and vocational schools across Europe.

Our travel grants seek to enable young people from different backgrounds to explore and discover their continent while tackling current political or social questions. By travelling, grantees become ambassadors of a united Europe. This year, thanks to extended partnerships, we gave out a record number of 110 travel grants.

11.360 2.120 110 pupils engaged with our peer project hours of dialogue on Europe travel grants Understanding Europe facilitated in European classrooms 282 2 1 trainers and coordinators active seminars and youth conferences on seminar on Europe in 14 countries qualified in 22 active citizenship with newcomers in a football stadium train-the-trainer events and locals in Berlin and Brandenburg Discovering Europe: Seminars and travel grants across Europe

Mapping the peer project Understanding Europe With young peer coordinators, trainers, and pupils

The peer education approach is crucial to strengthening We asked some of the new head trainers what the ownership of the project Understanding Europe. During motivated them to join the project. the first-ever Head Trainer Summit in June 2018, a trans- national head trainers team from 12 countries was trained “The significance of projects like Understanding Europe on how to plan, run, and evaluate train-the-trainer events. lies in the idea of peer education. Based on the experienc- Moreover, the qualification focused on crucial competen- es of peer trainers just like me, the project equips youth cies and skills within Democratic Citizenship Education and with knowledge about European history, politics, and how to set up active learning environments for participants decision-making. This is especially important in Armenia with different needs. – one of the easternmost countries participating in the proj- ect. Seeing the enthusiasm and eagerness of participants Understanding Europe is a pan-European project run by the to learn motivates me to continue being involved in con- Schwarzkopf Foundation in cooperation with the Europe- ducting and organising crash courses and train-the-trainer an Youth Parliament, the Mercator Foundation, and the events in Yerevan and remote Armenian regions.” TUI Foundation and is co-funded by the German Federal Levon, head trainer and project coordinator from Armenia Ministry of Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth as part of the federal programme “Demokratie leben!” (Democracy Living!). “Understanding Europe and the courses allow for students to learn from one another, and this is what excites me the By the end of 2018, 21 train-the-trainer events were con- most about this project.” ducted by head trainers, together with their respective Queenstar, head trainer from the Netherlands regional and country coordinators. Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 39

“Firstly, Understanding Europe signifies a great contribution “I’m active in the Understanding Europe project because to the awareness of teenagers and youth about current I am a firm believer in the importance of civic education European affairs. It inspires trainers to conduct more and and democratic citizenship education as fundamental more workshops, get deeper into these topics, and explain aspects of (high) school education. Unfortunately, my such topics to those who are excited about them (and if personal high school experience and what I could wit- the pupils are not excited, to excite them!). Secondly, being ness through my Understanding Europe trainer experience a member of the Understanding Europe project opens is that in my home country of Germany, these aspects are other sides of your mind. You suddenly remember your oftentimes given very little attention in curricula and when own school years and try to choose the best possible they are covered, the methods and teaching styles being approaches. You apply media resources, build a team, applied oftentimes do not correspond well with students’ elaborate a strategy, and gain attention.” needs, interests, and potential insecurities.”

Oleksandra, head trainer from Ukraine Lydia, head trainer from Germany Discovering Europe: Seminars and travel grants across Europe

Bringing inclusive learning experiences to the classroom Teaching methods and materials on Europe

Questions that pupils ask in the classroom help our seminar trainers to adapt our learning methods and develop materials that meet the interests and needs of our different learners.

2018 in PUPILS’ questions:

“How does Brexit affect us?” “Will Turkey ever join the EU?” The Netherlands Austria

“How can the EU protect itself from Russian “What measures is the EU taking aggression if it does not have an army?” in relation to the recent terror attacks?” Ukraine Portugal

Illustration by Friederike Schlenz from our materials on milestones of European (dis)integration Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 41

Together with didactical experts on inclusion and anti the peer trainers generated concrete methods, materials, -discrimination, our seminar trainers developed new and strategies for action in the months that proceeded. teaching materials on Europe for diverse learners. In addition, further outreach formats were set up in During a creativity workshop held in Berlin in June 2018, cooperation with Lernort Stadion e.V., the Center for peer trainers from Germany, Armenia, and Portugal devel- Inclusive Civic Education, the Deutsche Filmakademie oped initial ideas on how to make the Understanding e.V., Schüler treffen Flüchtlinge e.V., a German youth Europe course formats meet different learner needs. With NGO e.V., SOS Kinderdorf, and the Leo Baeck Institute. the additional support of didactical experts for inclusion, Discovering Europe: Seminars and travel grants across Europe

Empowering young people to create meeting places From a youth conference to a movie premiere

With two youth conferences and a film and media seminar, Another youth conference, Aktion Zukunft 2018 brought we supported young people in developing their own ideas together 30 pupils with and without refugee backgrounds on how to facilitate integration within their communities. from all over Germany to discuss how to implement their own initiatives that support integration as a process from In cooperation with the Mercator Foundation, 70 vocational both sides. The first phase phase included a seminar about students took part in a participation dialogue in Siegen, how participants can implement projects in their own com- Germany in November. Facilitated by the Schwarzkopf munities. This also included workshops from from various Foundation’s peer trainers and coached by experts in NGOs, UNHCR, and changemakers who are leading their participation, the students developed their own political fields of work. During the second phase of the project, demands and strategies for working towards them. participants received funding and support from organ- One group of participants decided to be journalists for isers and partners to successfully establish their initiatives. the event and interviewed the others about their work. Participants also received stipends from sponsors that covered all costs related to the seminar.

Participation dialogue in Siegen Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 43

Creating short movies on the topic of diversity in Europe

The seminar programme also cooperated for a second Family, Seniors, Women and Youth and the federal time with the Deutsche Filmakademie e.V. and programme “Demokratie Leben!”. bilderbewegen e.V. to bring together 30 vocational students with and without refugee backgrounds for Aktion Zukunft 2018 was implemented by the award-winning a film and media seminar. During this seminar, par- NGO, Schüler Treffen Flüchtlinge e.V. (Students Meet ticipants created short movies on the topic of diver- Refugees). Schüler Treffen Flüchtlinge e.V. is supported by sity in Europe. These projects have also been made Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and several other funding possible with support from the German Ministry for partners.

Aktion Zukunft 2018 Discovering Europe: Seminars and travel grants across Europe

Travel Grants Young ambassadors for a united Europe

This year, the Schwarzkopf Foundation enabled 110 young After selecting the travel grantees, we worked closely with people to leave their home countries and experience the young travellers and helped them to prepare their jour- European diversity firsthand. For this Discovering Europe neys, focus their research endeavours, and hand in their programme, the foundation continued cooperation with final reports upon returning home. Something new this Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Arbeitgeberverbände year was the inclusion of two hands-on workshops for the (BDA), Airbnb Germany, Deutsche Bahn and Kreuzberger bpb travel grantees. The first workshop featured a number Kinderstiftung. Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung of preparatory sessions, including how to write a report, (bpb) also became a partner this year. All project partners how to use social media, how to conduct an interview, and selected one or more topics to be given attention to by how to travel alone, which supported the travel grantees’ travel grantees. We worked jointly with our project partners abilities to conduct valuable first-hand research on the road. to launch a call for applications. As a result, roughly 1.000 The second workshop provided a forum for participants applications were received from youth from all parts of the to share their experiences and insights and put together continent. their research reports as part of a bigger picture.

110 travel grants

This year’s travel grantees represented a wide array of European idea, but feel that youth issues are largely ignored, home countries, backgrounds, and perspectives. They and that there is an imbalance of access regarding European made their way through Europe in a time of political ten- mobility. The travellers were not shy to engage in multiple sions, a noticeable rise of populism, as well as precarious interviews with complete strangers, including politicians employment situations for many young women and men. and local officials. A newly created Facebook page and an Some of these issues were reflected upon in their research Instagram channel were made available for travel grantees reports. to share photos, comments, and highlights from their trips and inspire others to experience the diversity of the The travel grantees reported back that young Europe- European continent. ans particularly share benevolent perspectives on the Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 45

Travel Grants Topics and Partners

Topic: Populism in Europe Topic: Open borders in Europe Partner: Bundeszentrale für Partner: Deutsche Bahn politische Bildung (bpb)

Topic: Sustainable Europe Topic: How do young people Partner: Airbnb Germany cope with crises? Partner: Kreuzberger Kinderstiftung

Topics: Digitalisation in the workforce, vocational training in Europe, the effect of open borders, and combatting climate change Partner: Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Arbeitgeberverbände (BDA) Discovering Europe: Seminars and travel grants across Europe

Europe through the eyes of our travel grantees

This year’s travel grantees represented a wide array of home countries, backgrounds, and perspectives. They made their way through Europe in a time of political ten- sions, a noticeable rise of populism, as well as precarious employment situations for many young women and men. Some of these issues were reflected upon in their research reports.

What was the biggest surprise for you while travelling? I was taken aback by the fact that industry professionals – across the film and TV industries in Portugal, Sweden, and Hungary – were so generous with their time, open and candid about their experiences, and overwhelmingly receptive to my research.

What challenges did you face during your travels, and how did you overcome them? Maneuvering between back-to-back interviews in foreign cities – given my already questionable navigational abilities – proved to be a challenge! I’m very thankful for Google Maps!

What will you take away from this experience, or in what ways are you planning to build on it in the future? While there are lots of initiatives and individuals working towards diversity and inclusion across the European film and TV industries, many approaches do not consider an intersectional perspective. It’s important to consider how gender inequality affects those belonging to overlapping social identities (ethnic, cultural, sexual, and physical), and how this can contribute to specific types of oppression and discrimination, as well as lead to different outcomes in cultural representation.

Julia Saubier, from France and the Philippines, researched the topic “Europe’s image of diversity and inclusion.” Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 47

“In Greece, a stable and great source of income has always been tourism. Travelling to smaller islands, I wanted to investigate the impact digitalisation has had for small business owners on these remote islands. Turns out, it has made a huge difference, and has actually saved some of their lives! Digitalisation in Greece has really helped save small business owners who work with tourism. It provides small businesses with a way to market themselves.”

Eleonor Ängek, Sweden – “The impact of digitalisation on small business owners on remote Greek islands”

“Many young Spaniards go to university to protect them- “While it is clear to me that museums are great tools of selves from unemployment. I feel sorry for the Spanish communication and education, there are many issues youth, because many of them do not have the same with them in the countries that I visited. Namely, museums opportunities as some would have in Germany, even often have high entrance fees, making them inaccessible though they are very open-minded and hardworking. to the general public – especially those in the lower classes Spain or even the EU should invest more money into the who, you may argue, could benefit the most from them. education of young people, because this generation will Often, museums are geared more at tourism than the local determine the economic future as well as the peaceful people and thus lack an aspect of education. Museums can coexistence of the continent’s people.” be a great tool for education, however, the most import- ant tool is individuals talking to each other and sharing Mathias Wehrle, Germany – “Vocational training personal stories.” in Spain” Justyna Mlynarczyk, Poland – “EU through spectacles: The role of museums in combatting populist politics in Europe”

“I decided to go to the Mediterranean countries this sum- mer to see how people manage to stay sustainable in the areas where they have an abundance of fruits, vegetables, and sunshine. In my research, I was mostly focusing on plant-based eating, maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle while travelling, and how to travel in an environmentally friendly way. I have seen and lived through so many amaz- ing experiences and this would not have been possible without the travel grant.”

Petra Horvath, Hungary – “How can we travel the world without harming the planet?”

Annual Report 2018 49 Celebrating Europe Awards and celebrations

Through our prizes and festivities, the Schwarzkopf Foundation offers a space for treasuring what is beautiful, what is unique, and what is worth cultivating in Europe.

With our annual awards, we highlight the work of individuals who and institutions that tirelessly reach for brighter futures for our continent. This year’s Schwarzkopf Europe Award honored a high-ranking EU official who does not back down, even when facing powerful organisations. The 2018 Young European of the Year Award went to an activist who also does not shy away from using various channels and venues for political changemaking in Europe. Their inspiring examples showcase how individuals can indeed make a difference in European politics and societal developments.

With the Margot Friedländer Award, we made young perspectives on remembrance work visible and their fights against anti-Semitism and discrimination heard. As such, we connect young awardees with activists, curators, and scientists engaged in these issues.

Finally, at our yearly Summer Party and Christmas concert, we brought young Europeans together in a festive atmosphere to celebrate Europe. Celebrating Europe: Awards and celebrations

The Schwarzkopf Europe Award 2018 Margrethe Vestager

The 2018 Schwarzkopf Europe Award went to the Europe- an Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager. Commissioner Vestager from Denmark was selected as this year’s recipient by a jury of former awardees of the Young European of the Year award. The jury was particu- larly impressed by Commissioner Vestager’s bold stance on defending European laws and institutions and her relentless efforts to establish close connections between the European Union and her citizens.

André Schmitz-Schwarzkopf, chairman of the Schwarzkopf Foundation, remarked: “Margrethe Vestager is admired by young people especially for her courage. We are very happy to extend the Schwarzkopf Europe Award to a strong role model.”

The award ceremony took place in Berlin at the Represen- tation of the European Commission in Germany. Before the ceremony, Commissioner Vestager held a citizen dialogue with young people. She also gave a passionate speech underscoring the importance of active European civil society, while also highlighting the need to empower women across the continent.

In the weeks after the ceremony, we were delighted to hear of Commissioner Vestager’s strong support of the work of the Schwarzkopf Foundation when she remarked: “No one has a bigger stake in Europe’s future than our young peo- ple. And the Schwarzkopf Foundation helps to make sure their voices are heard. The programmes of the foundation bring young people together with European decision- makers to learn how the European part of their democracy works, and to share their opinions. It helps them to under- stand what it really means to work together in Europe by getting them involved in the European Youth Parliament. And by doing that, the Schwarzkopf Foundation helps to secure the future of democracy.”

Margrethe Vestager (right), the awardee of the Schwarzkopf Europe Award 2018 and Nozizwe Dube (left), the Young European of the Year 2017 at the award ceremony in Berlin Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 51

Young European of the Year 2018 Madeleina Kay

As in previous years, the 2018 recipient of the Young Eu- and performing songs on her guitar, collecting and distrib- ropean of the Year award was chosen as part of a two-fold uting British letters to Europe, organising campaigning process. In the fall of 2017, nominations for the award were events, and authoring a book on the diversity of the Euro- collected online, of which the Schwarzkopf Foundation pean Union through the eyes of her dog, Alba White Wolf. received more than eighty. After a pre-selection by Schwarzkopf staff, the final nominees were invited to Ber- André Schmitz-Schwarzkopf, chairman of the Schwarzkopf lin for a personal interview. As we continued cooperation Foundation’s board and chair of the jury, remarked: on this award with both the European Youth Forum (EYF) “Madeleina Kay is a perfect choice for this year’s award. and the Representation of the European Commission in She is unorthodox, fiercely European, and creative. Germany, the jury featured a representative from the EYF, She managed to get attention and affect change outside the European Commission, as well as the two previous of a traditional career path of many pro-Europeans. award recipients, and one Schwarzkopf representative. She gives us hope for the future.” With all final nominees being strong and worthy of recog- nition, the jury eventually decided to award Madeleina Kay The award ceremony was held as part of this year’s Eu- from the United Kingdom. ropean Youth Event of the European Parliament in Stras- bourg, France. Madeleina used her time onstage to perform The 24-year old activist, artist, writer, and performer a number of her own pro-European songs, which she per- has made headlines by actively campaigning against formed again two weeks later to the delight of our guests Brexit. She engages the public in several ways, by writing during the 2018 Summer Party.

Madeleina Kay and André Schmitz-Schwarzkopf at the award ceremony in Strasbourg Celebrating Europe: Awards and celebrations

Margot Friedländer Award 2018 Supporting the development of young perspectives

“The Margot Friedländer Award makes an important On March 6, 2018, the President of the German Bund- contribution to raising future generations’ awareness of estag, Dr. Wolfgang Schäuble, and Margot Friedländer history and its consequences and, therefore, also of the awarded three school projects from Hamburg, Braunsch- present and its challenges. This is why we remember! weig, and Rochlitz, Germany. The award ceremony was In order to arm ourselves against ostracism and anti- held at Max Liebermann Haus in Berlin and was attended Semitism, against populism and all forms of racism.” by over 150 guests. Dr. Wolfgang Schäuble, President of the German Bundestag Awarded with first place in 2018, pupils from the Jewish Since 2014, the Margot Friedländer Prize calls on young Joseph Carlebach School in Hamburg developed an people and pupils to research the Holocaust, its witness- app to recreate the Bornplatz Synagogue, which was de- ing, and develop projects to counter anti-Semitism, racism, stroyed by the Nazis. In addition, they initiated a number of and ostracism today. Projects are awarded that have not guided tours and outreach projects with other pupils. The yet been completed. second place award was given to pupils from Nibelungen Braunschweig who conducted interviews and completed This award is made possible by the German Ministry for a research project to accompany the official commemora- Family, Seniors, Women and Youth as part of the proj- tion of the 75th anniversary of the deportation of Braun- ect “Demokratie leben!”, Ernst & Young and the Berliner schweig’s Sinti people. The third prize was awarded to the Sparkasse. project “Never again” from the middle school An der Mulde in Rochlitz, Saxony. As part of this project, ten junior high school students worked on a newspaper about Jewish life.

For the first time, the awardees were able to take part in a seminar in Berlin with guided tours and expert talks on remembrance and anti-discrimination. Additionally, artists and educators mentored the recipients of the award and advised them in the realisation of their projects. A Young Jury for the Award was also established this year that will advise the jury decisions for 2019 from a youth perspective. Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 53

“What is this prize for? Not for success in sports or writing a good essay. It is rather in recognition of something of boundless importance – your humane engagement.”

Margot Friedländer

President of the German Bundestag, Dr. Wolfgang Schäuble, Margot Friedländer, and chairman of the board, André Schmitz-Schwarzkopf Celebrating Europe: Awards and celebrations

Annual Celebrations

In June 2018, the European Summer Party gathered around 500 international guests outside of the Schwarzkopf Foundation’s office in Berlin. The celebration included a performance by the Young European of the Year 2018, Madeleina Kay. Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 55

The Christmas concert in 2017 at the Sophienkirche in Berlin The annual Christmas concert, held on December 11, 2018, gathered Christmas tunes and traditions from all corners of Europe into one festive evening. This year, more than a dozen different languages were heard on stage.

Sophie Rois during the Christmas concert in 2017 The Circle of Friends | The Board

The Circle of Friends

The Circle of Friends of the Schwarzkopf Foundation offers support to the work of the foundation, ensuring its vital functions and bringing different sectors of society closer to the foundation – such as academia, arts, politics, and the private sector. Those who join the Circle of Friends support the foundation financially, and thereby give substantial assistance to the foundation’s core business. The Chairperson of the Circle of Friends is Sophie Rois.

Are you interested in joining the Circle of Friends and sup- porting the Schwarzkopf Foundation? We warmly invite you to get in touch via: freundeskreis@schwarzkopf -stiftung.de to find out more about the Circle of Friends and to become a member.

“I truly support the vision of an open, solidary, and democratic Europe that the Schwarzkopf Foundation stands for. I have decided to join the Foundation’s Circle of Friends and support it on a regular basis to allow the foundation to reach out to even more young people from different backgrounds and help them recognise their power to shape the world around them in a positive way. It is a pleasure to see that the organisation I support continually contributes to young people’s voices being heard, as well as to the strengthening of democratic thinking and mutual understanding.”

Sophie Rois, Chairperson of the Circle of Friends Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 57

The Board

LL.D. André Schmitz-Schwarzkopf Chairman of the Board

Theo Koll Prof. Dieter Kosslick, M.A Georg Fahrenschon Member of the Board Member of the Board Member of the Board Director of the editorial office in Paris Festival Director of the Berlin at ZDF International Film Festival

Dr. Michael Maßbaum Tobias Bütow Dr. Eric Schweitzer Member of the Board Member of the Board Member of the Board Deloitte Chairman of the Board of the President of the Chambers of Commerce German-French Cultural Centre in Nice and Industry

Hans-Christian Schwarzkopf Sophie Hall Dr. Ekkehard Nümann Member of the Board Member of the Board Member of the Board Entrepreneur Political Science Student Notary The Team

The Team

Anne Rolvering Mandy Buschina Lukas Fendel Lena Prötzel Executive Director Executive Director Programme Lead Programme Lead European Youth Parliament Seminars

Tobias Frietzsche Vincent Herr Barbara Pąkowska Heiko Seiser Programme Lead Programme Lead Communication Manager Head of Administration Events Awards and Travel Grants

Katharina Schwarz Vanessa Schmidt Vanessa Michalak Viviane Efert Project Assistant Volunteer Volunteer Project Lead Administration Administration and Communication Administration and Communication Understanding Europe

Aya Ruzycki Thimo Nieselt Kerstin Eckart Bernard Dröge Project Manager Project Manager Project Manager Project Manager Seminars Team Understanding Europe Understanding Europe International Seminars Margot Friedländer Award Schwarzkopf Foundation Annual Report 2018 59

Frieda Metzkow Lena Strehmann Alice Leone Monika Seidel Project Assistant Project Assistant Project Assistant Project Manager Seminars Seminars Seminars European Youth Parliament

Valeriya Boyko Anya Suprunenko Marilou Pelmont Helena Karnitskaya Project Coordinator for Organisational Project Manager Project Manager Project Manager Development and Capacity Building European Youth Parliament European Youth Parliament European Youth Parliament European Youth Parliament

Tuna Dökmeci Isidora Šmigić Alexandra Batea Simon Häuser Human Resources Assistant European Volunteer European Volunteer Personal Assistant European Youth Parliament European Youth Parliament European Youth Parliament to the Chairman of the Board

Lilian Leifert Rabea Gottwald Elisa Mauke Project Assistant Volunteer Volunteer Awards and Travel Grants Events Events

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Published by Pictures / Illustrations Schwarzkopf-Stiftung Junges Europa Sofie de Jong (cover photo – taken during the EYP session in Tbilisi, Georgia Sophienstraße 28/29 in June 2018), Adrian Jankowski (pp. 2, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 48, 52, 10178 Berlin, Germany 53, 56), Stefanie Loos (pp. 3, 12, 39, 52, 58, 59), Janne Vanhemmens (pp. 6, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 35), Photothek.net/Thomas Imo (pp. 8, 18), Gustav Dahlquist Responsible according to Press Law (p. 10), Dawud Marsh (p. 14), Copyright of the German Federal Foreign Mandy Buschina Office (p. 19), Elke A. Jung-Wolff (p. 19), Marco Urban (p. 19), Copyright of the German Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community (p. 22), Stiftung Denkmal der emordeten Juden Europas / Marko Priske Creative Direction (p. 25), Maria Granero (p. 31), Kilian Trachant (pp. 33, 35), Bogdan Baraghin Barbara Pąkowska (p. 33), Anthony Fedorov (p. 34), Anastasia Lemberg-Lvova (p. 35), Marcel Kusch (pp. 36, 37, 38, 39, 42), Friederike Schlenz (p. 40), Thimo Nieselt Editorial Work (p. 41), Lernort Stadion/Thorsten Wagne (p. 41), Aktion Zukunft, Deutsche Lena Prötzel, Lukas Fendel, Tobias Frietzsche, Filmakademie/Florian Liedel (p. 43), Tibor Csákvári (p. 44), Anna Grigoryan Barbara Pąkowska, Vincent Herr, Marilou Pelmont, (p. 44), Julia Saubier (p. 46), Eleonor Ängek (p. 47), Mathias Wehrle (p. 47), Helena Karnitskaya, Valeriya Boyko, Monika Seidel Vincent Herr (p. 51), Berliner Zeitung / Paulus Ponizak (p. 56)

Interviews Layout Anna Saraste (pp. 7-15) Kasper Grubba