"Generation Europe" -
International youth exchange in Dresden & Podgorica

What does it mean to be European today? What values do we share and how does our origin shape our view of Europe? The youth exchange "Generation Europe" brings together young adults from Germany, Montenegro and Ukraine to discuss personal identity, history and Europe's future.

Part 1: Dresden (August 18-25, 2025)
In Dresden, the focus will be on identity: Who am I in Europe? And how does the European project influence our idea of belonging? In interactive workshops and reflection sessions, we will examine our own origins and history, discuss national and European identity and exchange personal perspectives.
A particular focus will be on the question of what connects us in Europe beyond language, origin and political affiliation. Through group work, positioning games and a cooperative simulation game, the opportunities and challenges of cooperation between countries and cultures become clear.

Part 2: Podgorica (September 15-22, 2025)
The exchange deepens in Montenegro. During city and embassy rallies in Podgorica and Cetinje, museum visits and debates with representatives of the government and civil society, Europe becomes a tangible experience. Participants reflect on the role that history, prejudices and political narratives play in European integration and what visions they themselves have for a Europe based on solidarity.
In a future workshop, the groups will design their own scenarios for Europe in 2050, discussing challenges such as nationalism, migration and geopolitical tensions and considering how young people can actively contribute to finding solutions.

Why take part?

• Encounter & exchange with young people from three countries
• Reflection on identity, values & European future
• Creative formats, debates & workshops
• Experience culture, politics & history

Dresden: August 18-25, 2025
Podgorica: September 15-22, 2025
Participation fee: 120 € (incl. travel costs, accommodation & meals)

To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiw-32ESdPTpZ6Gfa_Y1ctR5gRzLg6Dq8Qap6sh4Udayqo8Q/viewform
Further information: https://pjr-dresden.de/event/generation-europe-treffen-zwischen-deutschland-montenegro-und-der-ukraine/