Young European Ambassadors take part in Global Gateway Forum
On 9–10 October, two Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) from Moldova and Azerbaijan took part in the second edition of the Global Gateway Forum, held in Brussels.
The event also gathered high-level representatives from governments, financial institutions, the private sector, and civil society to discuss how to strengthen global connectivity through sustainable investment.
The Forum focused on advancing Global Gateway, the EU’s flagship strategy for fostering fair and resilient partnerships around the world, especially in the face of current geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges.
At the opening of the Global Gateway Forum, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, announced that Team Europe – EU, Member States, and Development financing institutions – has mobilised over €306 billion in just four years, already meeting the target set in 2021. This was achieved two years ahead of the initial 2027 target.
“Genuine partnerships based on respect, shared interests and long-term commitment. This is the essence and the success of Global Gateway. And today I am confident we will surpass €400 billion by 2027,” the European Commission President said.
Global Gateway is Europe’s offer to partner countries, delivering both on national, regional and global challenges, but also on the EU’s strategic interests. For instance, the EU has mobilised over €2 billion to upgrade transport infrastructure along the Solidarity Lanes between Ukraine, Moldova, and Member States, helping Ukraine export goods such as grain to international markets.
During the event, YEAs had the opportunity to learn more about the EU’s external policies, explore new opportunities for collaboration with international NGOs, policymakers, and youth representatives, and promote the Young European Ambassadors network among global stakeholders.
“Discussions covered key topics such as green transitions, digital innovation, and equitable growth across partner regions,” said Laura-Calina Scutelnic, a YEA from Moldova living in the Netherlands. “Taking part in these exchanges provided deep insights into how collective action and shared values can drive resilient and future-oriented development.”
The Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) initiative brings together socially engaged youth from the six Eastern Partner countries, the European Union and the United Kingdom to foster dialogue and to raise awareness about the EU and its cooperation with its Eastern partner countries.
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