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

Welcome & Icebreaker
Setting the Scene: Why EU Debates Matter
Navigating Misinformation & Difficult Conversations
Building Strong Arguments
Mini exercise
Debate Simulation
Wrap up & Takeaways
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.

Political adviser to the Member of the European Parliament Brando Benifei

Co-funded by
the
Europe for Citizens Programme
of the European Union
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