Moldovan students to visit Brussels after winning EU Accelerator 3.0 programme

The team from the Euro Club of Orizont High School in Durlesti was designated as the winner of the EU Accelerator 2026 programme, earning the grand prize of a study visit to Brussels. The final event showcased youth-led civic initiatives and innovative communication strategies developed across the Republic of Moldova.

The closing gala brought together young people from Chișinău, Orhei, Leova, Sîngerei, Soroca, Edineț, Fălești, Comrat, and Ungheni. All participants are active members of Euro Clubs and EU Information Centres, working to promote European values within their local communities.

Iwona Piórko, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova, attended the event and emphasised the importance of youth engagement and that role young people play in communicating facts and truth in the public sphere.

“These young people have shown that facts don’t have to be boring. Truth can be creative, visual, and powerful enough to make people stop scrolling, think, and ask questions. The European Union believes in young people – in their energy, creativity, and ability to drive change,” said Iwona Piórko.

Dragomir Delinschi, a member of the winning team, shared his enthusiasm: “Our motivation wasn’t just the opportunity to win the grand prize – a trip to Brussels. It was also about the friendships we built, the events we attended, the videos we created, and becoming more confident using platforms like Instagram and TikTok. By promoting European values, we also grew closer to one another and met incredible people, from ambassadors to young people across the country who share the same values.”

The EU Accelerator is a practical training programme designed for young members of Euro Clubs and EU Information Centres across the Republic of Moldova. Through mentoring, hands-on workshops, and strategic guidance, the programme equips participants with the skills needed to develop evidence-based communication campaigns and creative solutions to challenges within their communities.

Between March and July 2026, 90 young people from all regions of Moldova learned how to counter disinformation and communicate the benefits of European integration in a clear, engaging, and accessible way.

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