Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov, alongside EU Ambassador to Moldova Janis Mazeiks, met with over 100 students, pupils, and teachers from Euro Clubs across Moldova, emphasizing the essential role of youth in the country’s EU integration journey.
The event brought together young voices from across Moldova’s 17 Euro Clubs and 15 EU Information Centers, platforms dedicated to raising awareness of EU-Moldova relations and promoting European identity.
“European integration is more about people and less about institutions,” Gherasimov told participants. “Strong institutions are needed, especially active and enthusiastic young people, who can help us change things at home.”
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Inspiring Involvement and Ownership
During the meeting, Gherasimov shared Moldova’s recent progress on the European path, highlighting key achievements from the last three years and stressing the shared responsibility moving forward:
“I told them what we have managed to achieve as a country, but especially what we have to do together from now on to bring Moldova into the EU.”
To encourage more direct involvement, the Deputy PM announced internship opportunities at government institutions, inviting students to experience public administration firsthand and contribute to change from within.
“I invited them to come for internships at the government to see how much effort is put into public institutions,” she said, adding: “If they study abroad, I encouraged them to return home and be proud of their country.”
Building a European Future Together
The meeting underscored the importance of civic education, dialogue, and international engagement in shaping Moldova’s European future. The Euro Clubs and EICs, hosted by schools, libraries, and universities, are significant in informing young people and communities about EU policies, values, and development programs.
As Moldova accelerates reforms and prepares for EU accession talks, the government sees youth engagement as a priority and a strategic resource for sustainable change.
“It is your generation that will live in the European Moldova we’re building today,” Gherasimov told the students. “We need your ideas, your energy, and your voice.”