List of participants

Greece

I am from Athens, Greece. I am currently an European Solidarity Corps volunteer in France. I have been working in finance for the last six years. My Bachelor’s degree is in Banking and Financial Management, while my main interests are European affairs as well as sustainable and digital finance.

Poland

Bachelor’s student of Global Business, Finance, and Governance at SGH Warsaw School of Economics, pursuing a double degree with Peking University. Founder and president of the SGH European Union Society. Erasmus+ project coordinator at My Future foundation. Interested in public policy, urban governance, and economic inequality.

Romania

I am from Romania and I am currently taking a Bachelor’s Degree in European Studies at KU Leuven in Belgium. I am interested in European foreign policy and international politics, and I wish to continue my studies and specialise in these fields.

Italy

I’m currently studying Economics and Finance at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. My main interests include global economic trends and the impact of economic policies on societal development.

Germany

I am Fabian from Berlin and I am a presenter, author and speaker - especially on the topics of consumer and financial education. Youth participation in politics is also particularly important to me.

Ireland

I am from Dublin, Ireland. I recently graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Economics. I currently work in financial services and aim to pursue a Master's degree in Economics in the future. I am particularly interested in the relationship between economics, sustainability, and the environment, in particular, exploring how economic principles drive forward environmental progress while ensuring long-term growth.

Spain

I am in my final semester of a Bachelor's in Business Administration at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. In my spare time, I have been volunteering with the European Solidarity Corps, which has been an incredibly inspiring experience. Additionally, I work with De Amicitia as an outgoing officer and coordinator of solidarity projects in Madrid.

Latvia

I am from Riga, Latvia. Last year, I graduated from the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga. I currently work as a Data Scientist at 'If P&C Insurance'. My main interests are data science, algorithmic trading, and public policy.

Hungary

I am a 24-year-old university student from Hungary . I did my bachelors in film producing, and another one in International Relations. Currently I am a Law student at ELTE and I am also pursuing a Master’s degree in International Economy and Business at Corvinus University of Budapest. My main focus is diplomacy and economics, with a special focus on the developing world. Previously, I was a SUSI-Fulbright Fellow at Arizona State University and I also studied in Colombia and China for a semester. 

Portugal

I am from Montijo, Portugal. I recently graduated in Economics and have a strong interest in socio-sustainability, which I hope to further develop in the future.

Austria

I live in Vienna, where I currently study Economics and Political Science. Additionally, I work as a project assistant at the Department of Government at the University of Vienna. My two studies already reflect my interests very well, but of particular fascination to me is their intersection: political economy.

Czechia

I currently serve as a UN Youth Delegate for the Czech Republic. my main agenda includes addressing unpaid internships and making opportunities for youth in Czechia more accessible, particularly by overcoming informational barriers in regional areas. I am  also a student of international relations and law at Charles University in Prague.

France

I live in Marseille (France). I am currently in CPGE for the French Grandes Écoles of business. I like to learn about new things, improve myself every day, and to discuss diverse point of views.

Bulgaria

I am from Bulgaria and I am currently doing my second year of bachelor degree with major International Economic Relations. I am also working as a mentor of youth group in NGO’s sphere. My passion is training and working in a flexible environment. I show a strong interest in the economic and international sphere, as I have experience in EU youth projects and initiatives with this type of orientation. My curiosity and creative spirit always make me look around for self-improvement opportunities.

Croatia

I’m 22 years old and I come from Osijek, Croatia. Currently I am studying at the Faculty of Economics and Business and working as a Social Media Manager in a marketing agency. Alongside that, I volunteer at several NGOs connected with entrepreneurship, Erasmus+ projects and helping kids in Africa.

Denmark

I am Denmark’s UN Youth Delegate for Climate and Environment, advocating for economic transformation as a key driver of climate action. I emphasize the need for systemic change that integrates social and environmental priorities into economic policy. Alongside this work, I study Political Science at the University of Copenhagen.

The Netherlands

Currently I am a tax law student at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Outside of my studies, I am part of the youth council of the municipality of Amsterdam, where I advocate for youth interests. Additionally, as for my occupation, I am an interviewer and a photographer.