THE EUROPEAN TRAIN TOUR

The Tour will consist of decentralised one-day events coordinated by FYEG across Europe and will show young people how EU politics impacts their lives and why they should vote in the 2024 EU elections in June!

Why are we starting outside the EU? Serbia, like other European nations, deserves to be part of our European Union. We want to hear the voices of young people in Serbia and make them part of building a better EU.

By visiting Latvia, the tour aims to engage with young Latvians, raising awareness about the importance of participating in the EU elections and empowering them to voice their concerns and aspirations within the EU framework.

In Czechia, the tour seeks to foster dialogue with young Czechs, highlighting how EU policies impact their lives and encouraging them to actively participate in shaping the future of the EU through their vote in the upcoming elections.

By visiting France, the tour aims to inspire young French people to become active participants in EU politics and to emphasize the importance of their vote in shaping the direction of the EU.

The project is realised with funding from the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe.

PROSTOR MILJENKO DERETA
DOBRAČINA 55
BELGRADE, SERBIA

March 23

April 21

ART ACADEMY OF LATVIA KALPAKA BULVĀRIS 13

RIGA, LATVIA

MAY 01

ŘEHOŘOVA 33/39. PRAHA 3-ŽIŽKOV

PRAGUE, CZECHIA

MAY 18

MARSEILLE, FRANCE

FYEG ASKS, YOUNG PEOPLE REFLECT AND ANSWER

We asked the youth around Europe what their attitude towards voting is, here are the replies:

Did you vote in the last elections in your country?

No, I was abroad :(

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yes, because I have a right to do so

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yes, it is the least you can do

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yes, and I travelled 300 km for that

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Yes, because it is taking responsibility for my future

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yes, because I recognised people like me on the list

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yes, tradizione di familia

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yes, hope for the future

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yes, cuz I want a change'n' a just society for everyone

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yes, because I want my country to flourish

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No, I was not of age

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Yes, because I want Latvia to be left-wing and green!

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No, I was too small

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Yes, I never considered not voting

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No, I was 14!

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Yes, LV needs to be green!

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No, I was underage

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Yes, of course!

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No, this was my first time in Latvia

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Yes, but not for a party that I support now

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I was not allowed to yet

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Yes, I voted for my friend!

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Of course

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I was not of age yet

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Yes!

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Sure! Cause it's sooo important to have representation of green politics

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Yes, it's the least you can do!

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Yes, but my candidate didn't win :(

No, I was abroad :( 〰️ yes, because I have a right to do so 〰️ yes, it is the least you can do 〰️ yes, and I travelled 300 km for that 〰️ Yes, because it is taking responsibility for my future 〰️ yes, because I recognised people like me on the list 〰️ yes, tradizione di familia 〰️ yes, hope for the future 〰️ yes, cuz I want a change'n' a just society for everyone 〰️ yes, because I want my country to flourish 〰️ No, I was not of age 〰️ Yes, because I want Latvia to be left-wing and green! 〰️ No, I was too small 〰️ Yes, I never considered not voting 〰️ No, I was 14! 〰️ Yes, LV needs to be green! 〰️ No, I was underage 〰️ Yes, of course! 〰️ No, this was my first time in Latvia 〰️ Yes, but not for a party that I support now 〰️ I was not allowed to yet 〰️ Yes, I voted for my friend! 〰️ Of course 〰️ I was not of age yet 〰️ Yes! 〰️ Sure! Cause it's sooo important to have representation of green politics 〰️ Yes, it's the least you can do! 〰️ Yes, but my candidate didn't win :(

why is voting important?

because it gives power to the average person

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because it keeps politicians accountable

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to say no to nazis

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a way to system change for a better world

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to make life a bit better while we organise a revolution

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because nobody ever asks me anything except that one day. and I will be loud

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use your voice while it still means something

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because it keeps society engaged in who rules and decides over their lives

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to make a choice on important topics that influences everyone and to take a step closer to the just world

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yes, I want to have a say against fascists! I also vote for my friend

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Yes, I want to use my vote!

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No, not an EU citizen :(

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Yes, because it's my duty as a citizen of the EU

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No, I'm underage

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Yes, because it is an easy anti-fascist action

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No, I am not of age

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Yes, I believe in change

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Yes, I want the EU to be carbon-neutral, socialist and federal.

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Yes, if I have the chance to then why not if I can change something

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because it gives power to the average person 〰️ because it keeps politicians accountable 〰️ to say no to nazis 〰️ a way to system change for a better world 〰️ to make life a bit better while we organise a revolution 〰️ because nobody ever asks me anything except that one day. and I will be loud 〰️ use your voice while it still means something 〰️ because it keeps society engaged in who rules and decides over their lives 〰️ to make a choice on important topics that influences everyone and to take a step closer to the just world 〰️ yes, I want to have a say against fascists! I also vote for my friend 〰️ Yes, I want to use my vote! 〰️ No, not an EU citizen :( 〰️ Yes, because it's my duty as a citizen of the EU 〰️ No, I'm underage 〰️ Yes, because it is an easy anti-fascist action 〰️ No, I am not of age 〰️ Yes, I believe in change 〰️ Yes, I want the EU to be carbon-neutral, socialist and federal. 〰️ Yes, if I have the chance to then why not if I can change something 〰️

will you vote in the upcoming elections? WHy? WHy not?

yes, I want to have a say against fascists! I also want to vote for my friend

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Yes, I want to use my vote!

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No, not an EU citizen :(

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Yes, because it's my duty as a citizen of the EU

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No, I'm underage

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Yes, because it is an easy anti-fascist action

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No, I am not of age

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Yes, I believe in change

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Yes, I want the EU to be carbon-neutral, socialist and federal.

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Yes, if I have the chance to then why not if I can change something

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Yes, but I voted in Germany

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Yes, we should do it more often!

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Yes, of course! I want to contribute

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If I get my voter papers in time

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Yes, Green all the way!

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Yes!

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yes, I want to have a say against fascists! I also want to vote for my friend 〰️ Yes, I want to use my vote! 〰️ No, not an EU citizen :( 〰️ Yes, because it's my duty as a citizen of the EU 〰️ No, I'm underage 〰️ Yes, because it is an easy anti-fascist action 〰️ No, I am not of age 〰️ Yes, I believe in change 〰️ Yes, I want the EU to be carbon-neutral, socialist and federal. 〰️ Yes, if I have the chance to then why not if I can change something 〰️ Yes, but I voted in Germany 〰️ Yes, we should do it more often! 〰️ Yes, of course! I want to contribute 〰️ If I get my voter papers in time 〰️ Yes, Green all the way! 〰️ Yes! 〰️