KA2 - Think European, Act as a Citizen
Visit to Brussels - 18/2/2025 .. 22/2/2025
The European Union (EU) is at a critical turning point in its course, and its citizens need to be informed about current global developments, its role in the world, what it stands for, how it operates, the values it upholds, and what its future should be. Teenagers need a solid understanding of the political systems they live in so that the world makes sense to them. They must feel confident that their voice matters and be encouraged to participate in shaping the public sphere of their country and to take action at both European and international levels.
As part of the Erasmus+ programme titled "Think European, Act as a Citizen" (code: 2024-1-EL01-KA121-SCH-000228359), and with the aim of raising awareness and informing students about topics related to the European Union, its institutions, and the active role they will soon be called to play as citizens of this large family-with both rights and responsibilities-our school's Erasmus group visited Brussels from February 18th to 22nd, 2025.
Thirty-one students and four teachers participated in this mobility activity. The students selection was based on the evaluation of their work and their participation in the programme activities.
During the visit, our group took part in a guided tour of the Hemicycle of the European Parliament, one of the main working spaces where parliamentary sessions and committee meetings take place, as well as discussions among MEPs. There, we also met with Greek MEPs Evangelos Meimarakis, Eleonora Meleti, and Nikolaos Papandreou, who welcomed us and shared insights about their roles in Parliament. A Greek staff member of the European Parliament also explained how the institution functions and what kind of work is carried out within its committees.
Additionally, we visited the House of European History, an initiative by the European Parliament designed to present Europe's shared history and its evolution over the decades. At the Parlamentarium, an interactive exhibition and visitor center of the Parliament, students had a unique experience learning how the European Parliament works, who the MEPs are, and how decisions that affect our daily lives are made.
To give students the opportunity to get to know Brussels and Belgium better, they were guided through the city and visited the Chocolate Museum (Choco Story) and the Atomium, as well as the city of Bruges, a city known for its medieval architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A one-day trip to Amsterdam, one of the most international and tolerant cities in Europe where people from diverse cultures coexist, reflecting the EU's diversity, gave students yet another opportunity to reinforce their European identity through history, culture, and the values represented by the European Union.
The students were accompanied by Ms. Moutafi, Mr. Promponas, Ms. Taouzi, and Ms. Tsiaprazi.
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