In the run up to the European Elections in 2024, the European Association of Regional and Local Authorities for Lifelong Learning (EARLALL) recognises the pivotal role that democratic engagement of young people plays in fostering inclusive and participatory governance at the local and regional levels, and the crucial role that lifelong learning plays in empowering young people to get involved in democratic procedures. In line with this commitment, EARLALL is organizing a capacity-building webinar entitled “Promoting Democratic Engagement of young people at the Local and Regional Level.” This webinar aims to provide a platform for knowledge exchange, discussion, and collaboration among regional and local authorities, educational institutions, and other stakeholders engaging with youth, in the context of the run up to the European Parliament elections in 2024.
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Agenda
• 10h00: Welcome and introductory remarks | Miriana Bucalossi, Head of Apprenticeships, Work-Based Learning Policies and EU Project Management Team in the Tuscany Region and Camilla Winter, coordinator of the EARLALL Academy
• 10h10: The European Elections and the European Citizens Initiative | Barbara Walentynowicz, Policy Officer for the European Citizens’ Initiative, European Commission
• 10h30: Outreach to young people for the elections | European Parliament
• Short break
• 11:00: Citizenship and Engaging Young People: Challenges and Opportunities in Tuscany |Bernard Dika ( Spokesman and Senior Advisor to the President of Tuscany for innovation and youth policy); Sabrina Boschi, Third Year Student at Sciences Po; Members of the Giovanisi Task Force: Giulia Grassini andAlessandro Rosati
• 11.30h: Lifelong Learning and Young People Participation: Västra Götaland | Jonas Abrahamsson, Project Coordinator at Västra Götaland
• 11h50: Questions and Answers
• 12: Closure