TIRANA, December 8/ATA/ In the framework of the Youth Day, there was held the annual meeting of the Local Youth Councils and Student Councils in the plenary hall of the Parliament, with the participation of young people from all over the country.
The activity, organized by the Parliament, under the special auspices of the Speaker Niko Peleshi, in cooperation with the National Youth Agency, aimed to promote dialogue between the young people and institutions, emphasizing the significance of democratic participation.
Deputy Speaker of the Parliament Klodiana Spahiu and Director of the National Youth Agency Sara Bode praised the engagement of young people in decision-making processes, the strengthening of democracy and their role in building a sustainable and European society.
Spahiu presented the Assembly’s youth and civic engagement platform, which has been implemented for three years through the Civic Education Service, offering young people the opportunity to get up close and personal with Parliamentary work and to contribute to issues of public interest.
The young people had the opportunity to express their priorities and concerns, focusing on democratic participation, quality education, careers, innovation, security, mental health and well-being.
The activity concluded with a tour into the main halls of the Assembly, where participants got acquainted with the functioning and culture of the Parliament.
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