In December, a group of Sixth-Form students from Sant Josep Obrer School (SJO) in Palma travelled to Lisbon to deepen their understanding of Europe’s shared past and evolving political framework. The visit formed an integral part of EUAMI’s mission to bring Europe’s history, values, and institutions closer to young citizens.
Sant Josep Obrer is schoool partner of the Jean Monnet project European Values and Migration (EUAMI), co-funded by the European Union and led by University of Padua.
Throughout their stay, students examined the intertwined historical paths of Spain and Portugal as they transitioned from dictatorship to democracy and, eventually, to full membership in the European Communities. Their discussions highlighted how both nations’ accession in the 1980s reshaped political, economic, and social landscapes on the Iberian Peninsula, marking a decisive step in Europe’s broader integration.
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The programme also centred on Lisbon’s more recent symbolic role in the European project. Students explored the legacy of the 2007 Lisbon Treaty, negotiated in the wake of the failed Constitutional Treaty, and reflected on how this landmark agreement strengthened the EU’s institutional architecture, enhanced democratic accountability, and clarified competences across Member States.
One of the core pillars of the EUAMI project is the teaching of the history of European integration. SJO students had the opportunity not merely to study this history in the classroom but to experience it directly, walking the streets where key milestones unfolded and gaining firsthand insight into the processes that continue to shape the European Union today.
