a better fEUture - How to put values into visions and visions into reality

Aims of the tool

The tool aims to provide an engaging insight into the EU-Georgian relationships, current challenges and visions for the future. It also deals with Anti-EU-sentiments and tactics to encounter it.

Description of the tool

The future of democracy and the European Union is threatened, by forces from outside, but also from the inside. More and more politicians question the core values of the European Union – democracy, freedom, human rights and solidarity. At the same time, outside of the member states, youth take the streets to promote a future in the European Union, for example in Georgia.
Their protests are a powerful reminder that for many, the EU isn't just a political bloc; it’s a beacon of hope and a vision worth fighting for. But what is it what makes the European Union unique?

The EU is built on a foundation of shared values that peacefully hold our societies together. It is the largest peace project in human history, offering tangible benefits that touch our daily lives.

This workshop invites you to dive into the European values and exploring how these values connect to your personal beliefs. Using the example of Georgia, we’ll explore the unique relationships between the EU and its Eastern partners. By jumping into a role play, you uncover the arguments and the logic of Anti-EU-Propaganda. Focusing back on your own role in the European society, you are then invited to take a closer look on your own impact. By envisioning a better fEUture, you’ll experience what it means to be an active European citizen.

This unique educational framework was developed in close cooperation between German and Georgian youth workers and successfully tested with two pilot groups in each country. During its creation, the team exchanged ideas with politicians, educators, and civil society leaders to ensure a well-rounded and engaging experience.
We thank the government of the Federal State of Northrhine-Westphalia for funding our project through the Europa-Schecks program as well as all people involved in the development of the project.