The fifth event of the project “30 Years of Maastricht: Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future of Europe” was held in Foz do Sousa e Covelo, Gondomar (Portugal), from February 6 to 9, 2025.

This meeting gathered more than 60 participants, including 15 visitors from eight European countries— Lithuania, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Malta, Bulgaria, Italy, and France—and numerous local citizens.

The event centered on the theme “A European Digital Inclusion to Understand Our Future”, with a focus on digital literacy and civic engagement in the context of the legacy of the Maastricht Treaty.

The primary goals of the meeting were to promote digital literacy, share best practices, and strengthen European citizenship through exchange, dialogue, and local immersion. Key objectives included fostering direct participation between European delegates and local communities, acquiring and exchanging knowledge and experiences, and encouraging civic participation by showcasing digita inclusion strategies across Europe.

Participating delegations included: the Municipality of Moletai (Lithuania), Asociación Tiraboleiros (Spain), União das Freguesias de Foz do Sousa e Covelo (Portugal), Dimos Pileias Hortiatis (Greece), Local Council Tas Sliema (Malta), Obstina Mezdra (Bulgaria), Tumbarinos di Gavoi and Comune di Gallodoro (Italy), and Association La Didine (France). Participants included teachers, youth leaders, civil servants, political representatives, and students from vocational schools.