European Democrat Students

🇱🇧 The new BullsEye contains an article that explores the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, tracing its roots to the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon and the rise of Hezbollah as an Iranian proxy. Key events, including the current escalation, have led to significant humanitarian crises and political instability. The article examines the role of UN Security Council Resolutions 1559, 1680, and 1701, intended to stabilize the region. However, their failure to be implemented has allowed ongoing violence and political paralysis, exacerbated by Hezbollah's ties to Iran. Sustainable peace requires enforcing these resolutions and effective governance in Lebanon.

🔗 Access the article via this link: https://www.bullseye-magazine.eu/posts/voices-for-peace-the-imperative-of-un-resolutions-in-lebanons-ongoing-struggle.

🇲🇩🇪🇺 We laud the referendum result in Moldova and wish the country a swift EU accession process.

💪 We also congratulate Maia Sandu and wish her success as she goes to a second-round runoff vote.

🇪🇺Started in 1987, Erasmus Programme is one of the most tangible and concrete mark of the European integration, with more than 15 million students, staff and young people having participated in the Programme. It not only enables student and staff mobility, but also fosters innovation, creates bridges between nations, makes new friendships and strengthens the idea of our common European identity.

🇪🇺It is also good to note that, according to some researches, more than 1 million babies were born from romantic relationships formed during Erasmus exchange.

🇪🇺European Parliament and the Council needs to jointly approve the budget until 18th November.

🇪🇺We urge MEPs to stand for students, young people, researchers and protect students’ mobility, cultural exchange and innovation which makes Europe more competitive and united!

🇪🇸 Today is Spain's National Day, also called 'Día de la Hispanidad' to include Spain's legacy around the world 🌎

🥳 We wish our Hispanic friends a celebratory day!

This week, the European Parliament plenary debated:

🌍 tensions in the Middle East
🛄 border controls and Schengen
🔜 the upcoming European Council meeting
🇲🇩🇬🇪 the situation in Moldova and Georgia
🇭🇺 the Hungarian Council Presidency
🏘️ affordable housing
🤯 mental health
➕ and much more!

The next plenary session is in two weeks, so stay tuned!

🔙 Throwback to the EDS Skills Training in Brussels last week!

🇪🇺 roundtable discussion with the Cabinet of Dubravka Suica;
💬 discussions of the Policy Working Groups;
💻 a VR workshop with Meta Brussels;
➕ and more!

We are looking forward to future events in this working year! 🔜

🇩🇪 Today is Germany's Unity Day.

🔙 On this day in 1990, the DDR and BDR reunited as a single country 45 years after World War II.

🥳 We wish the Germans a celebratory day!

🔙 Earlier this week, EDS attended the EPP - European People's Party Political Assembly to update the EPP about what we did after the European elections. We also met with Glenn Micallef, the Commissioner-designate for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, and discussed topics like mental health. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration! 🇪🇺

🇨🇾 Today is the Cypriot Independence Day.

🔙 It commemorates independence from British rule in 1960.

🛑 It also serves as a reminder to condemn Turkish aggression and to support Cypriot territorial integrity.

🎉 We wish our Cypriot friends a celebratory day!

Today, our Bureau met Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Director Dr. Beatrice Gorawantschy. The meeting focused on several key political priorities affecting young people's and students' daily lives, including artificial intelligence, housing, international cooperation, and mental health.

Thanks to Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung for supporting the first event of our working year; we look forward to continuing our cooperation!

Chairman Francesco Sismondini recently met with Simone Romagnoli, National Coordinator of ACLI Giovani, a network of over 30,000 young Italians dedicated to promoting education and training in politics, civic engagement, and active citizenship.

During their meeting, Sismondini and Romagnoli discussed the challenges facing students and young Europeans in both the Italian and European labor markets, as well as the makeup of the new European Commission.

Thank you, Simone! We look forward to collaborating with all of you!

This week, the European Parliament plenary debated:

🐄 the strategic dialogue on agriculture
🌦️ droughts and extreme weather events in Europe
💪 the Draghi report on competitiveness which provides major encouragement for universities. The report echoes the sector by proposing to double the budget of the next framework programme for research and innovation (FP10), the successor to Horizon Europe.
🌍 War in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Venezuela crisis
⚖️ human rights around the world
➕ and much more!

🔜 We plan to keep you posted on EP plenary highlights in the future as well, so stay tuned!

It is with sadness that we learned of the passing of Gerti Bogdani, the former Chair of Youth Forum of the Democratic Party of Albania. We wish to express our sincere condolences to his wife, his two children, and other loved ones.

Yesterday Chairman Francesco Sismondini and Executive Officer Eugenia Valeria Urgelles met with Peter Hefele, Policy Director of the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies , for a pivotal discussion on reinvigorating the hearts of European Christian Democrats. 🇪🇺 The conversation focused on exploring the meaning of our political struggles, starting from our identity and the rich political heritage we share. After all, it was our political family that built Europe, and it is now up to students and young people to inspire the ideals that will help us overcome the challenges of today. 🙌🏼

🗓️ Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terroristic attacks.

⚖️ It serves as a great reminder for us to be united and uphold our values of democracy, the rule of law and individual freedoms.

Chairman Sismondini met with our partners Mladi Konzervativci in Prague. Present were members of the Board of MK Czech Republic Mikulas Zeman, presidents of MK Prague Stepan Hajek, and Honorary Chairman Vasilis Kessidis. The meeting focused on the challenges students face in the country, inclusion, and the crucial role of vocational education.

🌟 Chairman Francesco Sismondini visits 📍ASLAM 🌟

Kicking off his mandate, Chairman Francesco Sismondini chose to visit some of the top vocational and technical education institutions in Europe. He began with a meeting at ASLAM, where he engaged with Simone Calò, Director of Educational Pathways, and Simone Trivisani, Coordinator of Student Promotion and Recruitment.

During the visit, Calò and Trivisani also introduced Chairman Sismondini to the Carlo Acutis Institute, an initiative by Mobilita ITS Academy offering innovative programs in graphics and IT, fostering critical thinking and technological innovation.

🇸🇲 Today marks San Marino's National Day.

🔙 On this day in 301, Saint Marinus founded the republic.

🎉 We congratulate the Sammarinese on this celebratory day!

🌍✨ At Campus Polska 2024, the EDS delegation had a wonderful experience participating in the event. Oxana Bordian, Julia Penčeva, Justas Onaitis, Vincentas Palubinskas, and Laurynas Vikas connected with numerous young leaders from across Europe, especially from Poland, and we were delighted to be part of it.

We’re also proud that former EDS Secretary General, Tomasz Kaniecki, participated in a panel on youth activism and their role in driving change.

Want to learn more about this inspiring event? Click the link in our bio and read the full article on Bullseye Magazine: https://www.bullseye-magazine.eu/posts/eds-at-campus-polska-inspiring-young-leaders-across-europe

🇸🇰 Today is Slovakia's Constitution Day.

🔙 On this day in 1992, the Slovak constitution was adopted, effectively ending the state of Czechoslovakia.

🥳 We wish the Slovaks a celebratory day!

🇲🇩 Today is Moldova's Independence Day.

🔙 On this day in 1991, the Declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union was adopted.

🥳 Happy Independence Day to Moldova!

The Rimini Meeting, founded in 1980, has grown into a global event that fosters dialogue, peace, and cultural exchange. Every August, it draws leaders, intellectuals, and artists from around the world.

This year's theme challenges us to reflect on our deeper motivations and the pursuit of a better, freer, and more just world. Don't miss our Chairman Francesco Sismondini's new article on the significance of the Rimini Meeting.

https://www.bullseye-magazine.eu/posts/rimini-meeting-a-celebration-of-faith-culture-and-unity

🌍 New Blog Post Alert! 🇺🇦

Check out the inspiring experience of our member, Casian Vlascu , who was honored to participate in the International Political Camp in Uzhhorod, Ukraine. His story reveals the Ukrainian people's strength, courage, and resilience during these challenging times.

Discover more about his encounters with soldiers, insights from former President Petro Poroshenko, and reflections on Ukraine's unwavering spirit.

The International Political Camp was organized by our members, Солідарна Молодь

🔗 https://www.bullseye-magazine.eu/posts/reflections-on-resilience-my-experience-at-the-international-political-camp-in-ukraine

As we celebrate 👉🏻International Youth Day today👈🏻, we want to pay tribute to all young people in our member organizations who fight so hard to advance their causes at all levels of governance. The youth is the future and we are ready to keep working with them! 💭🙌🏼