Experiencing Europe

Internationales Bildungs- und Begegnungswerk in Dortmund

IBB e.V. accompanies 15 youths from North Rhine-Westphalia to Wattignies

The 17th youth summit in France was all about fake news In these days 15 youths from Alpen, Alfter, Beckum, Datteln, Dortmund, Düren, Dusseldorf, Gelsenkirchen, Hagen, Hattingen, Leopoldshöhe, Monheim and Solingen, all towns in North Rhine-Westphalia, are packing their bags for a special trip: On Sunday, they will, invited by the State Government, travel to […]

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“Generation Europe” raises its voice

“Generation Europe” raises its voice

Democracy in Europe has already been in better shape: in many countries, undemocratic and right-wing populist movements are gaining approval. Values ​​such as freedom, democracy and respect for human rights are repeatedly called into question. But young people across the continent will not allow that to go unchallenged. From July 3rd to 8th, representatives of […]

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A commanding conclusion: „Pimp my Europe“ youth conference in Brussels

A commanding conclusion: „Pimp my Europe“ youth conference in Brussels

It was the highlight of the IBB project “Pimp my Europe”: More than 50 youths and young adults from Germany, Italy, and Hungary met in Brussels to organise a European youth conference. The participants have had an exciting week: International exchange, a behind-the-scenes look at European politics, but especially active discussions with Members of the […]

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17th Youth Summit as part of the Regional Weimar Triangle: Apply now for the International Youth Encounter in Northern France

17th Youth Summit as part of the Regional Weimar Triangle: Apply now for the International Youth Encounter in Northern France

From Propaganda 1918 to Fake News 2018 In 1918 it was placards, caricatures, and flyers – today it is Social Bots and Algorithms: Propaganda, the spreading of manipulative information was already current 100 years ago, just in a different form. For the 17th youth summit as part of the Regional Weimar Triangle this year in […]

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European Youth Conference in Brussels: Confidently fashioning Europe

European Youth Conference in Brussels: Confidently fashioning Europe

On to the centre of European politics: From the 24th to the 29th of March, youths and young adults from Germany, Italy, and Hungary meet in Brussels. As part of the IBB project “Pimp my Europe” they organise a European youth conference in order to discuss their ideas and demands with EU politicians. They live, […]

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