28 April, 2026
We were pleased to accompany a delegation of around forty students from the Ukrainian Leadership Academy, who came to France as part of an educational expedition across Europe, with the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in France.At Paris City Hall, the young leaders were welcomed in the historic Council of Paris chamber by Audrey Pulvar, Deputy Mayor in charge of international and European relations, and Mass Yaffa, Deputy Mayor in charge of youth. The discussions focused on youth participation in local decision-making and the development of inclusive urban policies.On the forecourt, students and elected officials joined their voices to send a strong message in support of human rights and children’s rights, through a happening organized as part of the BringKidsBack initiative. 20,...
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27 April, 2026
On 23 March, we organized a conference at the French National Assembly, in the Colbert Room, dedicated to Ukraine’s accession to the European Union and the democratic engagement of young people. Supported by the Île-de-France Region as part of its Europe programme, the event brought together students from the Ukrainian Leadership Academy and the Académie Notre Europe.The meeting opened with remarks by Edward Mayor, President of Stand With Ukraine; Vadym Omelchenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to France; and Gabriel Attal, President of the France–Ukraine Friendship Group at the National Assembly.At the heart of the conference was an interactive exchange between the students and three speakers: Cédric Guillon-Lavocat, in charge of European and international strategy for the Île-de-France R...
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25 April, 2026
"Ukraine belongs in Europe — historically, politically, strategically, and morally."
Gabriel Attal’s words perfectly reflected the spirit of the conference “Europe and Ukraine: Building the Future Together”, held yesterday at the French National Assembly. The event brought together young Ukrainians from the Ukrainian Leadership Academy and young French participants, notably from the Académie Notre Europe.
The conference was opened by Edward Mayor, President of Stand With Ukraine, followed by opening speech from Vadym Omelchenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to France. Gabriel Attal, President of the France–Ukraine Friendship Group at the National Assembly, then addressed the audience and engaged directly with the young participants. In particular, he argued in favour of an accelerated accession...
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