UK to remain part of Euro-Parliament communication programmes
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(STRASBOURG) - The European Parliament reaffirmed Tuesday its will to continue to engage with young generations of British citizens as well as citizens of the 27 members of the EU who are resident in the UK.
Following a Parliament decision in February 2019 to maintain its presence in the UK, notably through its London Office, the Bureau of the Parliament (EP president Sassoli and vice-presidents) have agreed to adapt its communication programmes to ensure that UK citizens, in particular the younger generation and the millions of EU27 citizens residing in the country, are still able to participate.
Opinion multiplier groups, youth groups and organisations will be able to participate in debates and events offered by the European Parliament such as the European Youth Event, which brings together thousands of young Europeans every two years in Strasbourg and online (8000 young people took part in the 2018 event).
UK schools will also be able to participate in Euroscola, an immersive experience that takes place in the Chamber of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, allowing secondary school students to learn about European integration by experiencing it first-hand.
British schools can also take part in the European Parliament Ambassador Schools Programme.