08/06/2026
🌍 During the Erasmus+ International Staff Week hosted by Vasile Goldiș Western University of Arad, participants had the opportunity to explore inspiring initiatives that promote active citizenship and democratic engagement across Europe.
One of these initiatives is the Jean Monnet Module “Communicating EU for Participation” (COMEU4PAR), coordinated by Prof. Angela Maria Romito at the University of Bari and funded by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency. The project aims to strengthen knowledge about the European Union, combat disinformation, and encourage citizens’ participation in shaping the European agenda.
Bringing together experts, students, and researchers from several European universities, the project promotes dialogue through lectures, seminars, workshops, and international collaboration.
As Erasmus+ strongly supports transnational exchange and cooperation, our International Staff Week provided the perfect setting for dissemination and discussion activities. We were pleased to host the presentation “Active Citizenship in the EU: New Participatory Models, Enduring Structural Problems”, contributing to an engaging debate on the future of democratic participation in Europe.