18/06/2026
🇪🇺 From Athens to Brussels: empowering the next generation of Europe.
WeSolve had the honor of organizing the high-level discussion “The Role of Youth in Tackling Modern Challenges in a Rapidly Changing Europe - Gen Z, Entrepreneurship and European Integration”, hosted at the Permanent Representation of Greece to the European Union in Brussels, with the support of AHEPA Brussels Chapter.
The event brought together policymakers, entrepreneurs, young professionals, students and institutional stakeholders to explore how Europe can better equip and empower the next generation to address today’s complex challenges.
We were particularly honored by the opening remarks of H.E. Ambassador Ioannis Vrailas, Permanent Representative of Greece to the European Union, who highlighted the importance of meaningful youth participation in shaping Europe’s future:
“A resilient Europe is a Europe that listens to its youth and meaningfully includes them in shaping our common future. A Europe that is built with young people, not merely for young people or at their expense”.
The discussion featured distinguished speakers from the European institutions, the private sector, and academia, including:
• Gerassimos Thomas, Director-General, DG TAXUD, European Commission
• Nick Bitsios, Head of Brussels Office, Metlen Energy & Metals
• Christina Kattami, MFF Attaché at the Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU
• Juan Schinas, Policy Advisor, European Parliament
• Makis Tikfesis, Vice-President, AHEPA Brussels Chapter
The discussion was moderated by our Founder & Executive Director, Thanos Georgountzos, alongside our Research Director, Dionysis Fotopoulos.
At WeSolve, we firmly believe that young people are not simply stakeholders in Europe’s future - they are active partners in shaping it. Through dialogue, evidence-based policy discussions, and cross-sector collaboration, we continue to build platforms that connect the next generation with decision-makers and drive meaningful change.
The future of Europe will not be shaped by the next generation alone - it will be shaped with them.