This past weekend, YEPP embarked on a mission to Italy for its first event following the European Election campaign this summer. Members of the Board and delegates from across Europe gathered in Naples from the 27th to the 28th of September for its Study Days, following the EPP Study Days held earlier in the same week.
In Naples, the programme began with a city centre tour hosted by Forza Italia Giovani, featuring a delegation of young members from the Campania region. YEPP delegates had the opportunity to learn about the city’s rich history and its cultural and political role in unifying Italy into a single nation.
After the guided tour, the main activities took place at the Apple Developer Academy, a partnership between the University Federico II of Naples and Apple. “The Academy is the only one of its kind in Europe and provides training not only for those with coding or computer science experience, but also for young people interested in areas such as design and business”, explained Simon-Pietro Romano, professor at the Academy and member of the selection board. “Every year, we select more than 300 students from across the world. The programme is free for the students, and thanks to European and regional funds, they receive an allowance to cover their expenses.”
Our delegation participated in an insightful workshop led by Raimonds Bricis, Social Media Coordinator for the EPP Group in the European Parliament. He provided expert advice on creating impactful social media strategies, drawing on case studies from his team’s past campaigns. Following the workshop, participants broke into working groups to discuss current challenges related to their respective topics, and draft resolutions for the upcoming Council Meeting in Turin.
