The third edition of the European Student Assembly, set for April, in Strasbourg. UB students, invited to apply by November 5

As CIVIS members, UB students are invited to apply for the third edition of the European Student Assembly (ESA). The event will take place between 10-12 April 2024, at the headquarters of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

The European Student Assembly (ESA) is a grassroots project that gathers each year more than 220 students from the European Universities Alliances (EUAs) to debate current issues, draft policy recommendations on the future of Europe and advocate them among stakeholders and decision-makers. This year’s topics are:

• Panel 1 – European election year. How to tackle the lack of (and dis-) information and encourage citizens’ engagement in the upcoming elections?
• Panel 2 – Greener is better. How can the EU establish a responsible growth in the context of climate change?
• Panel 3 – Cohesion through budget policies. How can the EU budget policy take part in strengthening cohesion amongst its Member States?
• Panel 4 – Seeking a better future in the EU. What strategy should the EU adopt to guarantee a treatment with dignity of migrants from outside of the Union?
• Panel 5 – EU in the world. How can the EU be a more responsible actor in globalisation through its leadership?
• Panel 6 – EU Artificial Intelligence Act. What strategies could be implemented to maximise the benefits of AI while addressing its challenges?
• Panel 7 – European heritage. How can the EU effectively coordinate with institutions the promotion of its heritage and ensure access to culture to all?
• Panel 8 – Cure of the future. What approach should the EU adopt regarding health and more particularly the advancements of biomedicine?
• Panel 9 – A place for everyone. How can higher education institutions be a place of opportunities for all?
• Panel 10 – EU of tomorrow. How can the EU secure a safe and well guided enlargement in the upcoming years?
• Panel 11 – Addressing euroscepticism. How to build a stronger and more united EU in the face of the rise of euroscepticism?

The Assembly itself will be followed by a series of dissemination events, gathering stakeholders and decision-makers where students will advocate and disseminate their policy recommendations among various actors at different government levels, companies, NGOs, who are active in the European political life.

Interested students can apply until 5 November 23:59 (UTC+2) using this link. The selection of participants will lay the stress on their interest for European politics, culture and society, on their motivation to participate in an intercultural event, to defend their opinion and have an impact on their community, as well as their level of excellence.

ESA does not charge any participation cost. Meals will be provided for free, as well as accommodation for three nights in a youth hostel.