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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU

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Freedom of movement at play: EU citizens' identity and transnational discourses. ERASMUS+ KA220 Higher Education 2023-2025

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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 9h

'Our 3 Goals
1️⃣ Awareness: EU citizenship, membership, freedom of movement
2️⃣ Attitudes: Promote the benefits of belonging to the EU community
3️⃣ Skills: Critical skills to spot & counter harmful anti-EU discourse'

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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 14h

'(In France) They don't recognize my PhD, they don't recognize my Masters...'

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'Personally, I feel European. As I said in my interview, I believe in the mobility of Europe, in the European Union, and in the values that unite us.'

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'In France, the school system does not leave enough time for family moments.'

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Why did he join @fomatplay.bsky.social? ✨

'The topic is personal. I’ve spent my life integrating into French culture 🇫🇷, working through the hurdles 🧗‍♀️ and comparing how French and English cultures treat people 🇫🇷🤝🇬🇧. I had a lot to say 💬, and I was glad to take part 😊.'

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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 2d

‘My family wasn't happy about my decision. No one believed in me.’

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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 5d

'Freedom of movement is the freedom to love.
It gives us full immersion in another country and culture, that’s what integration requires.'

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'It's a vicious circle absolutely catastrophic for the mental health of these people. In their place I would become illegal'.

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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 5d

🌍 Across borders:

AISE (Agenzia Internazionale Stampa Estero) covered @fomatplay.bsky.social at the @europarl.europa.eu, where we shared stories of EU citizens living and working across borders, promoting alternative narratives of EU citizenship, EU Values and Migration.

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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 6d

'EU core values, human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, active citizenship, play a critical role in education.'

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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 6d

📰 Media Coverage Highlight

Last week, @larepubblica.bsky.social, featured @fomatplay.bsky.social Dissemination of project Results at the @europarl.europa.eu

The discussion focused on migration, freedom of movement, and transnational identities across the EU

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Migranti, l'università Orientale di Napoli al Parlamento Europeo

Un lavoro di ricerca durato tre anni, 100 le interviste raccolte tra Italia, Spagna e Francia, a persone dai 20 agli 85 anni, con un focus particolare su Napol…

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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 6d

Remembering Romania before entering the EU and some special "traditions" at the borders.

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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 7d

'Language was a barrier, not only with the administration, but also while studying. It showed up when I interacted with and compared myself to my German fellow students and German professors.'

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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 7d

After owning her own house in Portugal, she is now a tenant. Given her salary,
she knows she will never get access to a credit in France.

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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 7d

You can also access the 'EU webinar Stories of EU Citizens and FOM' sessions here 👇

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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 7d

🎥 The 'EU webinar: Stories of EU citizens and FOM' is now available on YouTube!

▶️ Watch the replay here 👇

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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 8d

🎤 'Freedom of movement matters to me because we might not identify with the country we were born in, and being able to move and maybe identify with another country is really important.'

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'From all the people I know, only 2 or 3 would be able to travel by themselves from Africa.
That's pretty exceptional. EU should consider it!'

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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 9d

After studying biology in UK, she wanted to start working internationally: so she became a teacher in Kenya.

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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 9d

'We don’t realize how precious freedom of movement is… until it’s gone. 🌍✈️ COVID showed me how much I had taken that freedom for granted.'

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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 9d

📰 Il Corriere del Mezzogiorno recently echoed our work!

Throwback to Brussels 🇪🇺 where we presented the results of the @fomatplay.bsky.social Project at the @europarl.europa.eu

As @katherineeruss1.bsky.social reminds us:

🇮🇹 “Napoli non è solo meta, ma casa per chi decide di restare.”

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María José Marín UMU (she/her) @mjmarin-umu.bsky.social · 10d

Undoubtedly, one of the major highlights of my professional career. What an experience to present the @fomatplay.bsky.social project at the EU parliament. Thanks to @perez-paredes.bsky.social for giving me the chance and to @paguado.bsky.social for the warmth and the wise advice.

Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 12d

'Freedom of movement, the way we see it has changed in the past decade.
It’s become about borders, not about the personal experience of a right we all should have.'

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Freedom of movement discourses in the EU @fomatplay.bsky.social · 12d

🎬 Entrevista a @perez-paredes.bsky.social en Europa Abierta @radio5rne.rtve.es @davidvidueiro.bsky.social con motivo de la presentación oficial de resultados del proyecto europeo @fomatplay.bsky.social, ayer en el @europarl.europa.eu

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Entrevista a Pascual Pérez-Paredes en Europa Abierta - RTVE

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