From February to June 2023, 17 events were organized in Rome, Turin, Arques, Budapest, Esztergom, Brussels, and Strasbourg, engaging participants from 16 European countries. These activities focused on open debates about Europe's future, inspired by keywords collected during the first phase of the project.
Using methods such as Photovoice and artistic collages, participants visually represented political meanings through photos and images tied to the identified keywords. Training on the Photovoice method was provided by Arci Solidarietà to ensure consistent implementation across events. Workshops engaged diverse groups, including students, migrants, culturally diverse communities, and first-time voters, with young people being the majority.
The discussions explored terms such as solidarity, democracy, sustainability, justice, diversity, and citizenship, addressing Europe's challenges and opportunities. Each partner approached the theme of Europe's future from unique perspectives: migration dynamics, social rights, emotional connections through photography, and the meaning of hope and citizenship in the EU. While some participants found the topics new, most actively engaged in discussions, contributing ideas, opinions, and questions.
These events showcased the power of inclusive participation and visual storytelling in fostering meaningful dialogue about Europe’s future.
