TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE 2016 A CHANGE THE EUROPEAN 2016 YOUTH EVENT THE EUROPEAN YOUTH EVENT ProgrammeProgramme VERSION: 9 MARCH 2016 EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT STRASBOURG 20-21 MAY 2016 TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE 2016 A CHANGE THE EUROPEAN 2016 YOUTH EVENT THE EUROPEAN YOUTH EVENT ProgrammeProgramme VERSION: 9 MARCH 2016 EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT STRASBOURG 20-21 MAY 2016 TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE 2016 A CHANGE THE EUROPEAN 2016 YOUTH EVENT THE EUROPEAN YOUTH EVENT ProgrammeProgramme VERSION: 9 MARCH 2016 FOREWORD Dear EYE participants, Welcome to the heart of European democracy! I am very happy that you want to be present to discuss and develop your ideas at the European Youth Event – EYE. Today we are in urgent need of new ideas for Europe. The European Union faces big- ger challenges than ever: the refugee crisis, increasing nationalism, the economic and monetary union that still needs to be finished, a possible exit of the UK from the EU EUROPEANand thePARLIAMENT danger from terrorism are only some of the most pressing problems. STRASBOURG 20-21 MAYIt would 2016 be dangerous to think that there are no alternatives to the EU. There is one. It is a Europe of nationalisms, of borders and walls, a Europe of antagonism and egoism. A Europe of less prosperity, less security, less freedom and less cooperation. And now we have come dangerously close to this alternative, as for the first time in history the failure of this grand idea and incomparable success story is unfortunately a realistic scenario. Everyone who puts our common project in jeopardy puts in jeopardy the future of co- ming generations. It is thanks especially to young, active people like you that I believe in the future of Europe. With your contribution to a vibrant European democracy, you will make the difference in the future. This leaves me optimistic regarding the huge tasks ahead of us. So thank you very much for your interest in European politics and the European Parlia- ment – an exciting, multilingual, unique political institution. And the European Youth Event will be equally international and multilingual. My wish for you all is to have fun, hold interesting discussions, come up with many good ideas and enjoy your experience here in Strasbourg. Mr Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament EYE2016 programme 3 TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE 2016 A CHANGE THE EUROPEAN 2016 YOUTH EVENT THE EUROPEAN YOUTH EVENT ProgrammeProgramme VERSION: 9 MARCH 2016 TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A CHANGE Dear participants, Thank you for accepting the European Parliament’s invitation to participate in the second edition of the European Youth Event (EYE). The EYE 2016 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 and many other activities with your peers and with decision-makers. We want to listen to YOU! Your ideas will serve as a source of inspiration for Members of the European EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Parliament and will be discussed in several parliamentary committees in the autumn. STRASBOURG 20-21 MAY 2016 The EYE 2016 aims to: - give you the opportunity to present and discuss ideas on how to make a change in Europe with fellow participants and with European decision-makers; - encourage discussion and debate on hot topics and future European policies; - give you an opportunity to stage cultural performances and showcase cultural diversity in Europe. On behalf of the European Parliament, we would like to thank our EYE partners and all the youth groups contributing to the event. You are all invited to get involved in the many indoor and outdoor activities on offer during EYE 2016. We are looking forward to meeting you in Strasbourg. Ms Mairead McGuinness and Ms Sylvie Guillaume, Vice-Presidents of the European Parliament 4 EYE2016 programme TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE 2016 A CHANGE THE EUROPEAN 2016 YOUTH EVENT THE EUROPEAN YOUTH EVENT ProgrammeProgramme VERSION: 9 MARCH 2016 FOREWORD Dear Young Europeans, I am very happy to welcome you to the seat of the European Parliament. Given the success of the first edition of the EYE – EYE2014, the President and Vice-Presidents decided to invite all of you to a second edition on 20 to 21 May 2016, for an exciting weekend of ideas, debate and encounters. The European Parliament has organised the event with the help of 11 partners, notably the EUROPEANEuropean PARLIAMENT Youth Forum, to help ensure that the EYE is not only an event for young people, STRASBOURGbut is also organised with young people. 20-21 MAY 2016 The EYE is a unique event. It brings together young people from all backgrounds and from all over the European Union. Politicians, scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, academics and other experts have come here to listen to your ideas and join in your discussions. The EYE 2016 will include a wide variety of activities, focusing on five main themes: - War and Peace: Perspectives for a Peaceful Planet - Apathy or Participation: Agenda for a Vibrant Democracy - Exclusion or Access: Crackdown on Youth Unemployment - Stagnation or Innovation: Tomorrow’s World of Work - Collapse or Success: New Ways for a Sustainable Europe The EYE motto is “Together we can make a change”: the future of the EU belongs to you, the younger generation. This weekend you have the opportunity to contribute to shaping it. I wish you all a successful and enjoyable weekend! Mr Klaus Welle, Secretary-General of the European Parliament EYE2016 programme 5 TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE 2016 A CHANGE THE EUROPEAN 2016 YOUTH EVENT THE EUROPEAN YOUTH EVENT ProgrammeProgramme VERSION: 9 MARCH 2016 TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A CHANGE Programme Overview Friday, 20 May 2016 10:00 - 10:30 Opening Ceremony 11:00 - 13:00 Opening Plenary Session in the hemicycle of the European Parliament 11:00 - 18:30 Debates, talks, hearings, idea labs, digital games and workshops organised by the European Parliament in cooperation with EYE partners and youth groups EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 10:30 - 18:30 YO!Village: political debates, interactive workshops, live music, STRASBOURG artistic performances, games and educational activities, 20-21 MAY 2016 organised by the European Youth Forum 20:00 - 22:00 EYE in the city: Mix Art - Mix Europe: welcome event organised by the City of Strasbourg Saturday, 21 May 2016 10:00 - 18:00 Debates, talks, hearings, ideas labs, digital games and workshops organised by the European Parliament in cooperation with EYE partners and youth groups 10:00 - 19:30 YO!Village: political debates, interactive workshops, live music, artistic performances, games and educational activities, organised by the European Youth Forum 18:00 - 19:30 Closing Plenary Session in the hemicycle of the European Parliament 19:30 - 00:00 Free open-air concert organised by the European Youth Forum 6 EYE2016 programme TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE 2016 A CHANGE THE EUROPEAN 2016 YOUTH EVENT THE EUROPEAN YOUTH EVENT ProgrammeProgramme VERSION: 9 MARCH 2016 COME TOGETHER Come together Code: hello Opening ceremony: Hello A 30-minute festive moment to begin the EYE2016 together. In the Day, Time: Friday, 10:00-10:30 presence of the President of the European Parliament, the President Venue: in front of the European of the European Youth Forum and the Mayor of Strasbourg. Parliament Welcome messages and artistic performances Languages: EN, FR, DE (open to all participants without booking) EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT STRASBOURGCode: Pchange 20-21 MAYThe 2016 future of Europe: Together we can make a change Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament, discusses hot Day, Time: Friday, 11:00-13:00 issues and the future of Europe with young people. Venue: Hemicycle, 1200 places Opening Plenary Session Languages: interpreted into EN, FR, DE Code: Phead A head full of ideas Young people present and discuss the best ideas with Vice-Presi- Day, Time: Saturday, 18:00-19:30 dents of the European Parliament in the hemicycle. Venue: Hemicycle, 1400 places Closing Plenary Session Languages: interpreted into EN, FR, DE EYE2016 programme 7 TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE 2016 A CHANGE THE EUROPEAN 2016 YOUTH EVENT THE EUROPEAN YOUTH EVENT ProgrammeProgramme VERSION: 9 MARCH 2016 TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A CHANGE Evening programme EYE in the city: Mix Art – Mix Europe During this year’s European Youth Event, the city of Strasbourg has Day, Time: Friday, 20:00-22:00 the pleasure of inviting you to an exceptional evening, in the heart Venue: Place du Chateau, Strasbourg of the city. This event will feature the famous graffiti artist “Seen” (open to all participants without booking) from New York and is comprised of around fifteen European graffiti artists and musicians. By bringing together graphical and musical experience from all genres, this tailor-made concert will offer you a unique experience at EYE2016. EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Open air concert and street art STRASBOURG Organised by the City of Strasbourg, 20-21 MAY 2016 in cooperation with the associations Ariana and Passages Code: live YO!Fest at the EYE: Live music for youth opinion Day, Time: Saturday, 19:30-00:00 The YO!Fest does not end as the sun goes down! Join thousands Venue: Tivoli car park (5 minute walking distance from the European Parliament) of EYE participants as well as hundreds of local young people for a spectacular open-air concert featuring Balkan Beat Box. The (open to all participants without booking) politically engaged band – described by music critics as “a global peace-keeping mission you can dance to” – will make you groove until the late hours to their Mediterranean-inflected electronica sound. Run in partnership by the European Youth Forum and Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI), the Emerging Bands Contest is a unique opportunity for young European bands to showcase their talent and kick-start a professional musical career.