Thalie is an Erasmus Mundus Master’s student in European Politics and Society, studying across Prague, Kraków, and Barcelona. They previously completed an Honours degree in World Politics with a Minor in Journalism at Leiden University College, gaining a strong foundation in both political analysis and communication. Over the past year, they have worked on managing European projects, with a particular focus on countering disinformation and promoting gender equality. They have also volunteered with media literacy organisations and facilitated fact-checking trainings for students. Thalie is especially excited to collaborate with countries of the Eastern Partnership, one of their key areas of interest alongside the Western Balkans. They are currently undertaking a Jean Monnet Course on Armenia and EU relations.