HEHEDF x Lublin

Streaming Hub "Social Media Disinformation at EU Elections - how to fight it?"

18th May, 8:30-12:00 CEST
Youth space "Hej!" (ul. Peowiaków 11, Lublin

Bringing the topic of EU elections to Lublin

By this event, we want to encourage young people to be aware of the power of their vote in the nearest EU elections as well as possible fake news surrounding them. Come and join us to engage in a discussion surrounding democracy and fake news!

 

Programme

8.30-9.00

Introduction

Information about the Young European Ambassadors network and the topic for the event.

9.00-10.30

Live broadcast Stream of the discussion "Social Media Disinformation at EU Elections - how to fight it?" at the Hybrid European Democracy Festival in Tartu

Speakers:

– Anna Khomasuridze; Co-Facilitator EU Neighbourhoods East, Young European Ambassador

– Polina Bargan; Co-Facilitator EU Neighbourhoods East, Young European Ambassador

– Anastasia Tsalugelashvili; EU Neighbourhoods East, Young European Ambassador

Digital participation platform will help participants in interacting and asking questions to the speakers while the discussion is being streamed live!

10.30-11.25

Local discussion between participants

An exchange of various perspectives, thoughts and opinions surrounding the topic at hand will be most welcomed during the initiated dialogue.

11.25-11.45

Quiz- "How much do I know about the EU?

  A short quiz will check the participants knowledge as a way to reflect on their understanding surrounding matters of the European Union, EU elections and the partnership with other countries.

11.45-12.00

Feedback session

An opportunity for participants to share their thoughts about the event and ask further questions to the moderator.

Event location

Youth space "Hej!"

Peowiaków 11
Lublin
Poland

About the organiser

The Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) initiative is a non-political, voluntary, vibrant communication network connecting and building bridges of friendship among young people from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and the EU Member States and the United Kingdom. The aim of the network is to raise awareness about the EU’s cooperation with its Eastern partner countries, showcase the tangible results of this cooperation, contribute to policy dialogue on various topics, help increase civic activism and work together for a better future.
 

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