European youthevent Programme 1-2 June 2018 Strasbourg #EYE2018 European youthevent Table of content Forewords .................................................................................................................. p. 5 The EYE follow-up ................................................................................................... p. 8 Programme overview ............................................................................................ p. 9 Activity formats ...................................................................................................... p. 10 Extra activities Collective events ............................................................................................................. p. 15 Activities without booking ............................................................................................... p. 18 Drop-in activities ............................................................................................................. p. 30 Artistic performances ...................................................................................................... p. 42 Bookable activities YOUNG AND OLD: Keeping up with the digital revolution ................................................. p. 50 RICH AND POOR: Calling for a fair share .......................................................................... p. 68 APART AND TOGETHER: Working out for a stronger Europe .............................................. p. 92 SAFE AND DANGEROUS: Staying alive in turbulent times ............................................... p. 122 LOCAL AND GLOBAL: Protecting our planet ................................................................... p. 138 Skills, networking and creativity: Workshops and games ................................................. p. 156 Official EYE partners ........................................................................................... p. 168 Contributing organisations and groups .................................................... p. 172 2 EYE2018 programme 3 FOREWORDS Dear participant, It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the heart of European democracy. The European Youth Event (EYE) 2018 is all about you. It is the European Parliament’s event where young people take centre stage. We believe that your ideas, thoughts and debates are pivotal to the future of the European Union. They will be harvested with great care during this extraordinary event. At the heart of the EYE is stimulation, innovation and interaction. Europe needs fresh ideas now more than ever. The European elections take place in May 2019 against a backdrop of renewed economic growth, yet youth unemployment remains stubbornly high. Only with real engagement by Europe’s citizens, but especially by young people who we believe so much in, can the EU surmount the challenges of the changing economy, migration and climate change. The five themes of the European Youth Event are astutely selected: 1) YOUNG AND OLD: Keeping up with the digital revolution. Digital skills are required for so many jobs on the labour market. Although young people already possess great digital skills, Europe is investing heavily to create a single digital market and ensure that high-speed internet is available for all, leaving no one behind due to a lack of training. 2) RICH AND POOR: Calling for a fair share. Your fresh ideas on how to ensure that the world’s scarce resources are more fairly distributed across Europe’s single market are needed more than ever. If we want globalisation to bring benefits to all we need to make democratic choices to ensure social justice. Europe is a diverse continent and great economic disparities still remain. 3) APART AND TOGETHER: Working out for a stronger Europe. The European Union is undoubtedly a champion of peace and prosperity - we have a proud history and a great future ahead of us. However, Europe does not always speak with one voice. Are we punching below our weight? – Should we not be more ambitious? 4) SAFE AND DANGEROUS: Staying alive in turbulent times. One of the greatest responsi- bilities for any government is to keep its citizens safe. European values have not been un- dermined by terrorist attacks, they have brought us closer together. However, the threat is evolving, from bombs to cyber-attacks, Europe’s defences are facing brand new challenges and finding innovative solutions is fundamental. 5) LOCAL AND GLOBAL: Protecting our planet. Young people will inherit our precious planet and Europe has been at the forefront of tackling climate for decades. The Paris Agreement is the foundation for protecting Earth, but some are ignoring the voices of scientists. This is the time to step up our efforts - there is a strong sense of urgency to fight the risk of climate collapse for the next generation. On behalf of the European Parliament, it is a great honour to welcome each and every one of you to Strasbourg. I know that for many of you this may be your first time in our building, which is your home, the beating heart of European democracy. I believe that the European Youth Event 2018 represents only the beginning of our journey together, so please enjoy this event and I am confident that this event will be fulfilling, planting the seeds of many lasting ideas and where many lasting friendships are made. Mr Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament 4 EYE2018 programme 5 FOREWORDS FOREWORDS Dear Young Europeans, I am very happy to welcome you to the seat of the European Parliament for an exciting weekend of ideas, debate and encounters in this third edition of the European Youth Event. Dear participants, The European Parliament organises the event with the help of 11 partners, notably the European Thank you for accepting the European Parliament’s invitation to participate in this third edition of Youth Forum, to help ensure that the EYE is not only an event for young people, but also orga- the European Youth Event (EYE). nised with and by young people. More than half of the 300 activities offered during the event are proposed and organised by youth groups and youth organisations. By you. The EYE 2018 brings together young people from the 28 EU Member States and beyond in the European Parliament. It will be a unique opportunity for you to engage in workshops, debates The EYE is a unique event. It brings together young people from all backgrounds and from right and many activities with your peers and with decision-makers. We want to listen to YOU! Your across the European Union. Politicians, scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, academics and other ex- ideas will serve as a source of inspiration for Members of the European Parliament and will be perts have come here to join in your discussions. They are however not here to tell you what you discussed in several parliamentary committees in the autumn. should do or what should be done for the future of Europe, nor to showcase what they are doing, but they are here to listen to your ideas and concerns, and take them on board. The EYE 2018 aims to: The ideas that you will develop these days, the most impactful and well formulated of them, will - give you the opportunity to present and discuss ideas on how to make a change in Europe with become part of the EYE2018 Report, which will be published after the event and distributed to all fellow participants and with European decision-makers; Members of the European Parliament in September 2018. Moreover, within the European Youth Hearings taking place in autumn 2018, some of you will be selected to present these ideas in - encourage discussion and debate on hot topics and future European policies; front of several parliamentary committees. - give you an opportunity to stage cultural performances and showcase cultural diversity in Europe. Your participation in the political, social and civic life is an essential element of citizenship in a de- mocratic Europe. You can be the strongest force in shaping the future of Europe with your ideas, On behalf of the European Parliament, we would like to thank our EYE partners and all youth but also with your actions. You can be the strongest force in creating communities, by engaging groups contributing to the event. with and supporting others, by becoming role models for their own participation. Together we can keep reaching out and encourage everyone to get involved, the ones who are less active, You are all invited to get involved in the many indoor and outdoor activities during the EYE 2018. as well as the ones who are remote, isolated or at risk of exclusion. In challenging times, it’s important to do more and to do better to bring everyone around the table where the ideas are We are looking forward to meeting you in Strasbourg. discussed and where the decisions are made. One year before the European elections, Europe needs your participation, your energy and enthu- Mr Ramón Luis Valcarcel Siso and Mrs Sylvie Guillaume, siasm more than ever, but it also needs your creativity and your innovation. The future of the EU belongs to you, the young generation. This weekend, you start your journey towards creating it. Vice-Presidents for Information Policy, Press and Citizens Relations I say your journey because the EYE, just like participation, is not a one-off event, but a process. It is about creating and maintaining a dialogue. I wish you all a successful and enjoyable weekend! Klaus Welle, Secretary-General of the European Parliament 6 EYE2018 programme 7 THE EYE FOLLOW-UP PROGRAMME OVERVIEW The European Youth Event
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