Europe Day 2023: THE FUTURE CONNECTS US

22.05.2023 Press and information team of the EU Delegation to the Republic of North Macedonia

The Gazi Baba Park in Skopje was the place to be on 13 May. Hundreds of people of all ages gathered for a picnic amid live music, a variety of sport and educational activities (including on endemic species in the Park), tasty food – and above all good vibes. In the green hidden gem not very far from the city centre, the EU Delegation to North Macedonia threw this party for the citizens on the occasion of Europe Day (or Europe Month). The shaky May weather was on our side this time and allowed for an afternoon full of fun and entertainment, which culminated with the performance of the legendary guitarist Vlatko Stefanovski and his band.

The picnic was the flagship in a series of events that the EU Delegation, together with the Europe House network, organised this May under the slogan ‘The Future Connects Us’.

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The Europe Day programme kicked-off on 6 May with the opening of the fourth Europe House in the country – in Bitola. The youngest member of the growing Europe House family is situated in the Army Hall, a historical building preserved with financial support from the EU.

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The Europe Day reception took place on 8 May at one of Skopje’s most beautiful sites, Kurshumli An – a remarkable monument to this city`s rich and diverse past.

On 9 May, Ambassador David Geer spoke about Europe Day in the first episode of the new EU-funded TV show “TV Taxi 28”, which seeks to present issues of local and EU significance in an infotaining way.

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The Europe Houses in Strumica and Kriva Palanka developed their share of the programme around young people and skills (2023 is the European Year of Skills!). The main event in Strumica took place on 11 May through storytelling presentation of crafts and skills (Time to Learn), followed by a visit to artisan shop (Time to Practice) and ending with an exhibition of photographs (Time to Act). On 12 May, Europe House Kriva Palanka opened an outdoor exhibition entitled “The New Faces of Skills: YOUth Perspectives”.

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On 14 May, the activities returned to Bitola for a day, for a concert at the Army Hall of the European Orchestral Performing Institute FAME’s, which is funded by the Creative Europe Programme.

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The second half of May 2023 is dedicated to youth engagement – by mobilising the potential municipal youth councils, as platforms for youth activism and participation in the decision-making, and in partnership with EU Member States - in the spirit of #TeamEurope approach.