Results of the project implementation and their use:
The project increased the awareness of young people aged 12-25 on the
importance of the European Institutions and on the political processes at
the European Union level with an emphasis on the European Elections of
2014. Furthermore the project strengthened the European consciousness
among the current generation of young people and will determine them to
act more responsible with regard to the elective processes and
participation in other civic actions.
Through the organization of the seminars “What is the European Union
and What is the Role of the European Parliament?” a number of 360
youngsters aged 12-25 from the 6 Counties in the Center Region were
informed on the role of the European Parliament, on the importance of the
European decision-making process and on the European Elections. A total
number of 12 seminars were organized, 2 in each County of the Center
Region.
Through the organization of the public Cafés a number of 180 youngsters
aged 12-25 discussed on matters related to the European Union and had
their chance to express their ideas with regard to the European
Citizenship, discussed with experts in the field of European Affairs and
found out more information on the role of the European Institutions and
especially on the role of the Members of the European Parliament. A total
number of 12 public Cafés were organized, 2 in each County.
Through the Study Visit planned at the end of the project a number of 12
people (the 7 members of the Management team and the 5 winners of the
Competition “Promoting European Parliament”) had the chance to visit
the European Institutions (European Parliament, European Commission,
European Council) and to discuss matters related to the EU with
specialists and experts in the field of EU affairs such as: MEPs, MEP
Assistants, European Functionaries, Lobbyists, Representatives from the
Member States’ Embassies, NGO Representatives etc.
Through the Simulation exercise of the European decision-making
processes a number of 30 students from each University were informed
with regard to the activities of the European Institutions and understood
the role of the MEPs and of the Ministers in the European legislative
process. Furthermore they became aware of the importance of the
European elections for the citizens of the European Union. A total number
of 180 students were involved from the 6 cities in the Center Region: Alba,
Sibiu, Brasov, Mures, Covasna and Harghita. The local communities of the
6 cities in the Center Region also benefited indirectly from the activities