Nika Chartia, a passionate young Georgian and advocate for European integration, is set to launch an innovative and educational campaign titled ‘EU Explained: Unlocking Europe for You.’ This initiative is developed under the auspices of the European Parliament’s youth platform, together.eu, and aims to demystify the European Union (EU) for young people across the continent.
The campaign addresses a significant knowledge gap regarding the EU’s role and its impact on the lives of its citizens. Despite the EU’s profound influence on various aspects of daily life, many Europeans, particularly youth, lack a comprehensive understanding of how the union functions and its tangible benefits.
Nika Chartia’s project seeks to bridge this gap through accessible, engaging, and informative resources tailored to foster youth participation and awareness.
Project Activities and Objectives
The ‘EU Explained: Unlocking Europe for You’ campaign will feature a series of activities designed to educate and engage young Europeans:
1. Interactive Workshops and Seminars: The campaign will organize workshops and seminars. These sessions will cover key topics such as the history of the EU, its main institutions and their decision-making processes, and the benefits of EU membership. Interactive elements, including quizzes, debates and role-playing exercises (Simulation of the European Council), will ensure that participants are actively engaged and retain the information.
2. Digital Content and Social Media Campaigns: Recognizing the power of digital platforms in reaching young audiences, the campaign will produce a variety of digital content. This will include informational videos, infographics, and social media posts that simplify complex EU topics. A dedicated website and social media channels will serve as hubs for these resources, allowing young people to easily access and share them.
3. Collaborations: To maximize reach and impact, the campaign will collaborate with different (mainly youth organizations across Europe.) These partners will help disseminate information and encourage youth engagement through their networks.
4. Highlighting Georgia’s EU Integration Journey (Specifically designed for Georgian youth): A unique aspect of the campaign will be its focus on Georgia’s relationship with the EU. As a young Georgian, Nika Chartia will share insights and stories about Georgia’s journey towards European integration, highlighting the mutual benefits and the country’s commitment to the European project.
5. Focus on EU Elections and Countering Far-Right Movements: An essential initiative within the campaign will focus on raising awareness about the importance of participating in EU elections and addressing the rise of far-right parties. By providing educational materials and organizing discussions on democratic values and electoral processes, the campaign aims to empower young voters to make informed choices.
Nika Chartia’s involvement in the 2024 European election campaigns, where he actively promoted voter participation among member state citizens was recognized by a thank-you letter from the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.
The campaign is spearheaded by Nika Chartia in collaboration with together.eu, the European Parliament’s youth platform.
“The primary beneficiaries of the campaign are young Europeans aged 16-30, who will gain a deeper understanding of the EU and its relevance to their lives,” Chartia says. “By empowering these young individuals with knowledge, the campaign will inspire greater civic engagement and a stronger connection to the European project.”
By Team GT
