Scholarshipholder & Sole-representative of Romania
I was selected with a full scholarship as the sole representative of Romania at the largest economic forum for young people, held in Dubai. In this setting, I had the opportunity to engage in debates with 80 representatives from over 45 countries regarding the mechanisms and current challenges of the global economy, gaining a clearer understanding of the key stakeholders and their respective responsibilities. Furthermore, I had the opportunity to meet with local representatives from the spheres of governance and entrepreneurship, gaining a unique perspective on how the Middle East views commercial challenges involving the United States and Europe.
Council of Europe & DYPALL Network “Local Youth Councils as Advocates for Democracy” Seminar, Strasbourg, France
Sole representative of Romania & National Students’ Council
I was selected as the sole participant from Romania to represent the National Students’ Council at a seminar organized by the Council of Europe in partnership with the DYPALL Network at European Youth Centre Strasbourg. Among representatives from 23 European countries, I had the opportunity to examine in depth the role that youth councils play in safeguarding democracy, particularly within states facing unstable geopolitical conditions. We also closely analyzed the cancelled presidential elections in Romania and took part in a study visit to the Council of Europe’s headquarters, which provided a better understanding of European representation mechanisms.
Council of Europe “Values-Based Youth Work in War Contexts” Seminar, Budapesta, Hungary
Sole representative of Romania & National Students’ Council
I was selected as the sole participant from Romania to represent the National Students’ Council at a seminar organized by the Council of Europe at European Youth Centre Budapest. During the event, I collaborated with young people from 14 countries on concrete projects focused on the integration of youth affected by war, with an emphasis on the geopolitical situation. I fostered partnerships between organizations and built a professional network alongside my fellow participants.
I was the youngest scholarship recipient at the 2026 forum, representing Romania as a fellow selected by the Initiative Group Alpbach Romania. There, I actively participated in seminars on Geoeconomics & International Trade, as well as Capital Markets, contributing to discussions with European representatives. Furthermore, I attended numerous conferences covering security, finance, and technology, gaining insights from experts and policymakers with extensive experience in these fields. Last but not least, I was selected to represent Romania at the 2026 Forum Alpbach Network Fall Conference in Vienna.