31/05/2026
📌The Permanent Representative of Greece to the EU, Ambassador Ioannis Vrailas, delivered opening remarks at the event entitled “The Role of the in Tackling Modern Challenges in a Rapidly Changing Europe - , , and European ”, organized by the think tank WeSolve with the support of the Brussels chapter of AHEPA AHEPA A610 European Eagle 28 and hosted at the Permanent Representation of Greece to the European Union.
🗣️ “The challenge for Europe is not only to respond to the major transformations of our time, but to do so in a way that strengthens , , and between generations. A Europe is a Europe that listens to its youth and meaningfully includes them in shaping our common future. A Europe that is built with people, not merely for young people or at their expense,” Ambassador Vrailas underlined.
🚀 Bringing together policymakers, young professionals, students, and entrepreneurs, the event fostered a lively exchange of ideas on the future of Europe, the opportunities and challenges facing the younger generation, and the role of youth in driving , , and participation.
👥 Keynote speakers included Mr. Gerassimos Thomas, Director-General of DG TAXUD (European Commission), Mr. Dionysis Fotopoulos, Trade Attaché at the Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU and Research Director of WeSolve, Mr. Nick Bitsios, Head of the Brussels Office of Metlen Energy & Metals, Ms. Christina Kattami, MFF Attaché at the Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU, Mr. Thanos Georgountzos, Legal & Policy Advisor at the Hellenic Parliament and Founder & Executive Director of WeSolve, Mr. Juan Schinas, Policy Adviser at the EPP Strategy Unit and Mr. Makis Tifeksis, Vice- President of the Brussels Chapter of AHEPA.
