European Youth Event 2025

At the European Youth Event 2025 in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Duarte Lopes, Executive Committee member of the European Students’ Union, joined as a panelist in two high-impact workshops on student participation and EU engagement. In “Students as Change Makers: Strengthening Participation in Universities”, he explored how students can shape decision-making in universities and push for more democratic and inclusive governance. Later, in “Your Campus, Your Voice: Connecting Universities with the EU”, he contributed to dynamic discussions on how universities can better empower students to engage with European democracy and policymaking. Duarte’s participation brought a strong student voice to the heart of EU debates, showing that young people are ready to lead.