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If you are interested to learn or improve your skills on how to engage confidently and constructively in discussions on EU policies and political topics, join us for this session.

In an increasingly complex and polarised information environment, many citizens feel unprepared to express their views or respond to differing opinions. This session aims to strengthen participants’ ability to formulate clear arguments, critically assess information, and engage in respectful and informed debate.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Structure clear and evidence-based arguments on EU topics
  • Identify and respond to misinformation or common misconceptions
  • Engage in discussions in a constructive and respectful manner
  • Build confidence in expressing their views in public or group settings

The workshop contributes to strengthening democratic participation by empowering individuals to take part in informed and meaningful exchanges on EU priorities.

Agenda

10:00 - 10:10

Welcome & Icebreaker

10:10 - 10:20

Setting the Scene: Why EU Debates Matter

10:20 - 10:40

Navigating Misinformation & Difficult Conversations

10:40 - 11:00

Building Strong Arguments

Mini exercise

11:00 - 11:20

Debate Simulation

11:20 - 11:30

Wrap up & Takeaways

SPEAKERS

Petros Fassoulas

Secretary General at European Movement International

Petros Fassoulas has been the Secretary General of the European Movement International since July 2015. He started his career working for EU institutions like the European Commission and the Committee of the Regions, as well as in advocacy and lobbying in Brussels. Petros comments frequently on EU issues and has featured on BBC News, Euronews, CNN, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera as well as the Guardian, Le Soir, El Pais, Ta Nea, Der Spiegel, Euractiv, POLITICO Europe among others.

He holds a BSc from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth and a MSc from the London School of Economics.

 

Matteo Adduci (TBC)

Political adviser to the Member of the European Parliament Brando Benifei

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