New impetus for the youngsters: Now it's going to Brussels!

New impetus for the youngsters: Now it's going to Brussels!

The new federal government gets a breath of fresh wind: The recent appointment of Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) as Minister of Chancellor is a trend -setting step. Plakolm takes responsibility for churches and religions after she previously worked as a state secretary for youth. This responsibility does not surprise - your positive picture of faith communities, especially with regard to your commitment to peace and cohesion, speaks for itself. "Faith offers support and orientation," says Plakolm. At a festive meeting in the Federal Chancellery in December 2023, she emphasized the significant role of the churches in combating loneliness, especially in the Christmas season, which she emphasized as a warm gesture to both the believers and those who live through difficult times, as kathpress.at reported.

But that's not all! At an exciting press conference at Vienna Central Station, European Minister Karoline Edtstadler announced groundbreaking innovations for the "School classes to Brussels" initiative. Together with Plakolm, she would like to introduce the young generation to the EU to the Eu. "Understanding the European institutions can only be built through personal experiences and encounters," she emphasized. In order to ensure this, a funding of 250 euros is now provided per student or apprentice - the overall budget will be increased to an impressive 250,000 euros in 2024! This significant increase is intended to ensure that many students visit the EU capital Brussels and thus experience the heart of Europe up close, which Plakolm also emphasized with enthusiasm. Your mission? To inspire the youth for the EU - and that since last year when numerous students explored the talkative Brussels, like bundeskanzleramt.gv.at reported.

In an exciting approach, cooperation with the Austrian Federal Railways is expanded to promote climate -friendly trips. With a comprehensive service package for teachers, preparation for the Brussels trips is optimally supported. This shows that a large number of organizations and actors work together to convey a tangible picture of the European institutions to young people. A project that not only stirs up knowledge, but also the awareness of European values ​​and the need for community challenges!