Journalists who care to make a difference – interviews with EYP alumni

“What I appreciate the most after my EYP adventure is that I was growing up in a setting that inspired me to do more and to achieve more. Every session challenged me, so I grew stronger, more confident and more courageous.” – Zosia Wanat (PL)

We had an amazing opportunity to get in touch with three EYP alumni who are currently working for different media related agencies and ask them about their current occupation and their time with EYP. Here’s what David Soler Crespo (ES), James Benge (UK) and Zosia Wanat (PL) had to say.

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Mr. Jerzy Buzek, Chair of the ITRE Committee of the European Parliament is the patron of the Power Shifts project

It is a great pleasure to share the news that Mr. Jerzy Buzek, Chair of the European Parliament Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committee, former President of the European Parliament (2009-2012) and former Prime Minister of Poland (1997-2001) has expressed his support to “Power Shifts – Reflecting Europe’s Energy” project by granting his patronage.

Mr. Jerzy Buzek shared a few words with us about the project and Europe’s future:

“Energy transitio...

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Inspired by Citizens: EYP International Forum Mechelen

Involving locals, putting sustainability into practice and giving ownership to all participants were the goals that young volunteers who organised the EYP International Forum in Mechelen 2018 had set for the session. The event that happened between 9-14 September 2018 in Belgium was a great success and had a substantial impact on its participants and everyone involved.

What‘s new?
One of the main goals of the session was to involve the local citizens of Mechelen in the session. During the „Mechelen x Europe“ event, locals were invited to join international working groups (committees) and discuss current European topics. They could also participate in a panel debate and Euroconcert, attend workshops on the history of European languages or media and democracy...

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