Summer School for Young Politicians launched by the British Embassy

About 50 participants from different localities of Moldova representing the youth wings of eight political parties are taking part in a two week summer school on the topic of British politics and European affairs, including the relationships between Moldova and the European Union. The School was launched on July 3 by the British Embassy in Chisinau. When welcoming the participants, the British Charge d’Affairs, Mr. Neil Martin, emphasised the importance the British Embassy is giving to the development of the next generation of politicians and leaders, their skills and views, in order to support Moldova’s integration within the European family. The courses of the first week are held by two British trainers: Ms. Ruth Pooling from the Liberal-Democrats and Mr. Kenny Young from the Labour Party. In the second week the experts Mr. Mark Stuart from Nottingham University and Mr. Nicu Popescu from the Central European University will train the young politicians. During the summer-school the following subjects will be discussed: the British political system, political parties of Great Britain; political youth wings and party development; communication/campaigning strategy of young political wings; pre-election preparation and work of young political wings; EU and RM affairs. The summer-school will take place between 3-14 July, at Codru hotel, Press Room.