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Report Introduction Ideas for a better Europe: the EYE2014 Report A better Europe Almost 70 years have passed since the end of the Second World War, and European countries today act not only as respectful and peaceful neighbours, but have constructed a common political system and integrated it within their own societies. But are we taking it for granted What ideas does the current generation of young Europeans have for the next steps in the European project The European Youth Event (EYE), organised by the European Parliament (EP) in close cooperation with the European Youth Forum (YFJ) and nine other partners, took place in Strasbourg from 9 to 11 May 2014. It brought together over 5,500 young people aged between 16 and 30 from all EU member states and beyond to answer these questions, exchange ideas, and discuss their visions of a better Europe. The event offered more than 200 activities in varying formats, and featured some 500 speakers, moderators and facilitators, including Members of the European Parliament. The activities centred on five main themes; Youth Unemployment, Digital Revolution, The Future of the European Union, Sustainability, and European Values. Variety in terms of format ensured that participants, speakers, and MEPs were able to interact in an unconstrained and fruitful way; there were hearings, debates, question and answer sessions, workshops, and various role-play games, which allowed participants to experience the working processes of the EU by taking on the role of a Member of the European Parliament. During a Euroscola Special, over 600 European school students experienced a day as an MEP, raising questions linked to their concerns for the future of Europe, working in committees, coming up with diverse proposals covering everything from active citizenship to renewable energy and youth unemployment, and voting not only on sensitive issues ranging from which languages should be used in the Parliament to the introduction of the euro but also on their own proposals. Innovative formats such Ideas Checks and Ideas Labs turned around the classical role-distribution of politicians speaking to audiences into making political decision-makers listen to young participants’ as ‘idea catchers’. They were thus particularly valuable in giving young people the opportunity to contribute effectively with their ideas. Ideas for a better Europe – EYE2014 Report 7
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