25 May - Secondary School, Gjon Buzuku in Prizren

“Knowledge is Power”

Alessandro Rotta, Policy Advisor from the EULEX rule of law mission, talked to the students of the Gjon Buzuku school in Prizren about the processes that created European Union. “It worked as a peace building process, it worked economically and it became extremely attractive”, said Mr. Rotta, explaining the Schuman’s idea on creating a European Coal and Steel Community.

He underlined that the European Union then also had a big role in the individual life of all EU citizens; the European Union is about equal opportunities once certain standards have been achieved. With these standards certain merits are coming and those are not based on geographical position”, said Alessandro Rotta in his opening remarks.

He pointed out the fact that Kosovo has a very young population with a lot of energy. “Europe is an ageing continent, so the EU needs you”, said Rotta. To be able to make the most out of it, he encouraged the students to study hard and to learn languages:

“You will see, knowledge is power, and that will help you move towards Europe”.