3AHITN 2025/26
On 12 May 2026, class 3AHITN were virtual participants in a Euroscola debate titled “The EU’s Zero Pollution Ambition: Where Do We Stand Today?” The event connected young people from many European countries and gave students the chance to experience European democracy in action.
The programme included a video message from Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, a Q&A session with MEP Andreas Schwab, an Innovation Lab on the EU’s zero-pollution ambition, debates, workshops, and a simulation of the work of Members of the European Parliament.
Our students followed the event with great interest and actively participated in the interactive elements. As is often the case with events that raise political awareness and strengthen democratic understanding, participation was key. The class used the SLIDO platform enthusiastically to answer polls, submit questions and engage with current European issues.
As the pictures of the event show, our students were not just passive viewers. They asked relevant and thought-provoking EU-related questions, addressing topics such as transparency in EU decision-making, youth participation in politics, AI regulation, climate goals, and Europe’s economic future. Several of their questions were ranked among the most popular ones on the platform.
This strong participation shows that class 3AHITN clearly understood an important message: the European Union is not something distant or abstract. It is connected to our future, our environment, our rights and our responsibility as citizens. Democracy needs young people who ask questions, think critically and take part.
Euroscola 2026 was therefore more than just an online event. It was a lively lesson in European citizenship, participation and democratic awareness — and 3AHITN was right in the middle of it. ©SCPA
Report from the Students of Class 3AHITN
On 12 May 2026, my class had the opportunity to take part in the Euroscola programme, an experience that I believe every school should consider participating in at least once. In this report, we will explain what Euroscola is and why it is important to include such programmes in the classroom and familiarise young people with them.
Euroscola is a programme run by the European Parliament that brings together students from all over Europe. During the event, students take part in a simulation of parliamentary work. They discuss current issues and work on finding practical solutions.
What makes this event so important is that many students are not very interested in politics because they often see it as distant, complicated, or unrelated to their lives. They may hear about political topics in the news, but they rarely get the chance to experience them in an active and engaging way. Events like Euroscola can help young people see politics from a completely different perspective and may increase their interest in current affairs and democratic participation.
Overall, Euroscola is a great way to introduce young people to politics and help them understand how decisions are made in the European Parliament. ©Leon (3AHITN, EU Junior Ambassador at SZU)
Recently, our class took part in the Euroscola programme. Since we could not be there in person, we joined the whole session online via video conference. Honestly, it turned out to be an interesting experience that gave us a completely new perspective on the EU.
The highlight right at the start was a video message from Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament. Her speech was quite motivating. She welcomed everyone and made an important point: democracy is not just about the stars on a flag, but about a community with shared values and experiences. We realised that democracy is all about teamwork and that it only works if everyone does their part. Now it is up to us to bring that spirit into our own schools and towns.
After the opening, things became more interactive. Students sitting in the Parliament building in Strasbourg introduced themselves. They came from 27 countries, including the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. One participant even talked about how much he had wanted to take part in Euroscola. Even though we were just watching on a screen, it was exciting to see everyone sharing ideas, debating different viewpoints and talking about the future of our continent.
All in all, the session showed us one important thing: if we want to solve major global challenges, we have to stick together. ©Erjonis, Esad (3AHITN)
The meeting was also interesting because it showed how many young people across Europe are actively engaged in political issues. Our class was particularly involved, with several of our Slido questions making it into the top five of the ranking.. ©Gabriel (3AHITN)
