Camera! Action! Democracy! – Young Europeans in Brussels

We are delighted to share the start of the study visit to Brussels organized as part of the D-effect project, which serves as a prize for the winners of the international competition “Camera! Action! Democracy!”.

Young participants from Poland, Sweden, Lithuania, Denmark, and Germany are taking part in the event—working together to build a space for dialogue across borders.

We began our visit with a meeting with Commissioner Michael McGrath’s office, represented by Simona Constantin. The discussion focused, among other things, on the European Democracy Shield announced in 2025 and the European Union’s strategy for civil society.

This inspiring opening demonstrated just how vital the role of young people is in shaping the future of democracy in Europe.

But this was only the first item on an intensive agenda! Ahead of the participants lay, among other things, a meeting with a Member of the European Parliament, a tour of the European Parliament and the Parlamentarium, as well as the second day of the visit organized in cooperation with the House of Eastern Poland in Brussels

The visit is not only a reward but, above all, a unique opportunity to build a sense of community, exchange experiences, and engage in an international dialogue on democracy.