Description
The Laboratorio Europa is a free educational activity that addresses various European issues in an engaging and interactive way.
The project is fully compliant with national regulations for the teaching of civic education (MIUR Directions 2020) and the provincial guidelines for civic and citizenship education of the Province of Trento (Resolution no. 1233 PAT of 21/08/2020, in application of Law no. 92 of 20 August 2019). It is accessible to all school grades and is implemented directly in the Institutes that request it.
The Europa Workshops are flexible and are agreed with the teachers, adapting to the needs of the classes, the teaching programmes and the characteristics of the different courses of study. They normally consist of two meetings of two school hours each and do not entail any cost for the participating schools.
Three training courses are available for the 2025-2026 school year:
1. The EU in our daily lives
How much is the EU present in our everyday lives?
We often don't realise it, or we take it for granted. Yet, the benefits of EU membership are numerous and tangible.
As European citizens, we live on a continent where peace is an established reality. We can travel, study and work freely in any member country, use the same currency - the euro - and be part of the largest economy in the world. These advantages make our lives easier and full of opportunities, even if we do not always pause to reflect on their value.
2. The 3 A's: Environment, Agriculture and Food
A for Environment
The environment is everything that surrounds us: nature from which we draw the resources we need to live. But natural resources are not infinite and our current level of consumption poses a serious challenge for the future. Protecting the environment means protecting ourselves and the generations to come.
A for Agriculture
Agriculture is essential for our survival, but it also has a major impact on the environment, climate and health. Unsustainable agricultural practices can cause pollution of soil, water and air, as well as overexploitation of natural resources. The EU promotes a more sustainable agriculture that protects the environment and ensures safe and quality products.
A for Food
Food is at the centre of our lives. To protect the health of citizens, the EU has introduced clear and transparent labelling systems: each product must indicate precisely its origin and the path it has followed up to the consumer. This makes it possible to make more informed choices and to trace products quickly in case of problems. In addition, there is a European network of rapid alert systems to protect citizens from possible food risks.
3. Opportunities for Young Europeans
Involve, connect, empower: these are the three pillars of the EU Youth Strategy.
The aim is to give young people more tools and opportunities to grow, learn and actively participate in community life.
The EU supports mobility, volunteering and non-formal learning projects, giving young people the opportunity to develop skills, gain experience abroad and network across Europe. In this way, the younger generation is helped to become more aware, active citizens ready to face the challenges of the future.
More information on the activities of the Information Centres of the European Commission Europe Direct Trentino - CDE Trento can be found here: https://www.provincia.tn.it/Amministrazione/Enti-societa-e-fondazioni/EUROPE-DIRECT-Trentino-CDE-Trento
Restrictions
For the school year 2025/2026, we have set a ceiling of 40 meetings.