From Oct. 11-13, the town of Gaeta, in the province of Latina, halfway between Rome and Naples, became the center of political education in Italy during the fifth edition of the “Deserving Europe” training school, organized by EDP and the italian political party Italia Viva and aimed at young people under 35. Over the weekend, the Lazio coastal city welcomed some 300 italian and even some european young people passionate about politics and the future of Europe. During these 3 days, the participants had the opportunity to attend a series of lectures and workshops held by leading experts on different topical issues: the upcoming U.S. presidential elections, the crisis of democracy and political communication, artificial intelligence or the problem related to energy in Italy.
In the chair, the leader of Italia Viva, former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi: with him took turns representatives of Italian journalism, politics and business. Among the most interesting lectures young people will surely remember: “The U.S. Elections” with U.S. political expert Gianni Riotta, “ The Crisis of Democracy” with constitutionalist Sabino Cassese, “Rights and Duties” with former parliamentarian Lucia Annibali, “Political Communication Today” with communicator Giovanni Diamanti, “Is it Right to Deny Social Media to Children? “ with Democratic parliamentarian Marianna Madia, “The Future of Work” with professor Tommaso Nannicini, author of Italy’s “Jobs Act” reform, “Workers’ Participation in Corporate Profits” with Daniela Fumarola, national secretary of the CISL union, “The Burning World” with former Repubblica editor Maurizio Molinari, “With Culture You Can Eat” with Democratic parliamentarian Matteo Orfini, and “The Italian Energy Drama” with Renato Mazzoncini, CEO of A2A, one of Italy’s leading energy companies.
A focus on European issues was devoted in all the debates, but especially on Saturday morning, when the secretary general of the European Democratic Party, Sandro Gozi, gave a lecture on the challenges facing the European Union and how to deal with them, in light of the dangers related to the growth of far-right, populist and sovereignist movements in many European countries.
The “Deserving Europe” training school was not only a space for knowledge acquisition, but also a place for young people from different regions of Italy to meet and debate. Participants had the opportunity to share their ideas, experiences and visions for the future of Europe during discussion tables with parliamentarians, regional councilors and politicians present at the event.
With this initiative, Italia Viva reaffirms its commitment to the education of new generations and their active participation in political life. The “Deserving Europe” training school is a unique opportunity for young people to prepare themselves to assume leadership roles in the future and contribute to the construction of a more just and united Europe.
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