EuroQuiz 2026: students across Moldova learn about Europe through competition and dialogue

Thousands of students from the Republic of Moldova are taking part in this year’s edition of the national EuroQuiz competition – an educational initiative that brings young people closer to the values and institutions of the European Union.

On 24 April, the district stage of the competition started nationwide. In the Ialoveni district, 12 student teams gathered at the ‘Gheorghe Palade’ Theoretical High School, in the village of Puhoi, to compete and showcase their knowledge. The event was attended by the Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun, the EU Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Iwona Piórko, as well as teachers and students involved in the competition.

EU Ambassador to Moldova Iwona Piórko said: “You are the ones who are going to shape Moldova’s future in the European Union. You are truly the ones who will not only benefit from it but also contribute to it. What you do, the choices you make, and how you engage will help define Moldova’s place in Europe.”

EuroQuiz 2026 brings together 827 teams from across the country, totalling nearly 5,000 students from grades 9 to 12, guided by around 800 teachers. The initiative shares knowledge about the European Union – from its history and institutions to its culture and values – through an interactive and engaging format tailored specifically for young people.

The district stage will be followed by the national final, scheduled for 8 May in Chișinău. The winning team will receive a special prize – a study visit to Brussels, where they will have the opportunity to explore European institutions firsthand.

EuroQuiz 2026 is organised by the Bureau for European Integration and the Ministry of Education and Research, with the support of the European Union.

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