Our workshop aimed to help young people understand the European Parliament elections and why their voice matters. We wanted to make this topic interesting and easy to comprehend, which was a challenge since local youth often think politics is boring or “not for them.”

The target group consisted of local young volunteers from the “County Museum of Archaeology and History in Baia Mare,” aged 18–20. A total of 10 young people participated. They were already involved in cultural activities, but most of them did not know much about EU institutions or the topic of elections. This was a great opportunity to bring the topic closer to them.

The activities took place over two sessions. Initially, we introduced the Eurodesk network and explained the basics of the European elections. We used a quiz to assess their knowledge and encouraged discussion about why youth participation is low. In the second session (a few months later), we met again. Participants worked in pairs to reflect on “What has the EU done for me?” in areas like mobility, rights, education, and local impact. They created posters with their thoughts, which were later displayed in a local high school (as an informal exhibition) to inspire students to get actively involved in citizenship. We also recorded short videos where participants directly shared their messages for EU Parliament candidates.

Our approach was interactive. We used teamwork, debates, creative posters, and video interviews to ensure young people had a space to express their ideas. The workshop was not just about providing information but about fostering discussion and personal reflection.

The Eurodesk network was prominent in our project. The participants received promotional materials from Eurodesk. We utilised official Eurodesk materials and resources, mentioned the network at the beginning of our sessions, and shared the results (posters, videos, and event summaries).