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Freedom of Movement
Freedom of Movement
Content
No Borders, More Opportunities: Exploring Freedom of Movement in the EU
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Activity Description:
This self-paced activity introduces young people to the Freedom of Movement Right of the European Union and implemented through the Schengen Agreement.
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Participants will:
๐บ Learn what the Schengen Area is and which countries are part of it
โ๏ธ Explore how border-free travel works and how it impacts daily life, from tourism to education and employment
๐ Participate in reflective questions that show how this right strengthens unity, cooperation, and economic growth
๐ฌ Reflect on the benefits and challenges of open borders in a European context
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This activity helps youth (ages 15โ30) understand how one of the most tangible EU rights directly connects with their personal freedoms and opportunities โ and why it's worth protecting.
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Italy exemplifies the EUโs principle of freedom of movement, allowing citizens and residents to travel, work, and study across member states without barriers. This right enhances economic opportunities and cultural exchange within the EU.
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Tasks
Task no.1
Evidence verified by: แแฅแขแแแแแแก แแ แแ แแ แแแแแแแขแแ แ
How many countries are part of the Schengen Area today?
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Task no.2
Evidence verified by: แแฅแขแแแแแแก แแ แแ แแ แแแแแแแขแแ แ
Name two EU countries that are not part of the Schengen Agreement
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Task no.3
Evidence verified by: แแฅแขแแแแแแก แแ แแ แแ แแแแแแแขแแ แ
What are the main advantages of the Schengen Agreement for travelers?
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Task no.4
Evidence verified by: แแฅแขแแแแแแก แแ แแ แแ แแแแแแแขแแ แ
Why might a country temporarily reintroduce border checks under the Schengen Agreement?
Skills
ETS-TR
#Demonstrates a good understanding of human rights and democracy principles in a non-formal learning/training context (regarding the design of the programme, when choosing the educational approach and methodology)
Organisers
PlanBe, Plan it, Be it
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