The final event of Solvers Next Gen, held in Brussels, represented the culmination of months of collaborative work, training and creative investigation carried out by young participants in Spain and Italy.
The young participants – in particular the two winning teams from the competition – travelled to the heart of the European Union. Supported by the European Commission and the Eurodesk network, they were offered a dedicated space to present their investigative projects and discuss the results of their research. A key moment of the event was the presentation of the Green Book, a collective document gathering proposals formulated by the students engaged throughout the project, as well as ideas contributed by their peers in other local activities.
In Brussels, the students experienced first-hand what it means to participate in democratic life at European level. They engaged in conversations with policymakers, youth organisations and representatives from cultural, educational and social sectors. Through these exchanges, they strengthened their understanding of how institutions operate and how young people can contribute to shaping future policies.
The Brussels event did not simply celebrate the end of the project – it highlighted the potential of youth participation, the value of non-formal education and the transformative power of giving young people the tools, confidence and platforms to make their voices heard across Europe.