Over 50 Boys at Two-Day Political Formation Event by Young Democrats
Abruzzo Young Democrats Host Political Training School
PESCARA, Italy (May 3, 2025) – More than 50 young people from across the Abruzzo region are participating in a political training school organized by the Young Democrats of Abruzzo. The event, which runs through Sunday, May 4, is being held in the Favetta room of the Museum of the Genti d’Abruzzo in Pescara.
The two-day event, titled “Irami of Knowledge,” officially opened Saturday with a presentation conference and the first series of lessons. Attendees included Saverio Gileno, regional secretary of the Young democrats; Daniele Marinelli, secretary of the Democratic Party of Abruzzo; and Marwa Mahmoud, head of political training for the Democratic Party’s national secretariat.
Focus on Youth, Universities, and Rights
The training school is addressing topics such as youth policies, universities, rights, and civic participation. Several institutional guests are also scheduled to speak.
Nicola Zingaretti, a member of the European Parliament and head of the Democratic Party of the European Parliament, is expected to participate in a public meeting on Sunday to conclude the event.
Saverio Gileno, along with Giorgio Marcucci of the board, stated that “Building the Abruzzo of the future comes from formation, reflection, and comparison.In this way, the commitment of young democrats continues for a new region’s idea.” They added, “The school represents for us a unique chance for growth, comparison, and political formation. As a new democratic generation, we want to be the protagonists of change and strong growth, which helps us gain skills that serve Italy and it’s territories and to make use of the experiences of the generations before us.”
Daniele Marinelli emphasized the importance of the initiative. “In a time of political clash, even at high intensity, it is necessary to reconcile daily political action with a study and deepening capacity on the individual issues we face and on the past and cultural categories of our political community,” Marinelli said. “I am happy that this initiative started from our young people, as now more than ever we have to do things with them and not for them.”
Marinelli added that the training school is a tool to stimulate participation and a sense of belonging, especially among young people.He also noted the Democratic Party’s Training Department is working to structure a long training project to build a better future.
Training School Schedule
Saturday, May 3
- 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Youth Policies: skills in a Multilevel System – Anna Ciammariconi, Silvio Paolucci, and Costanza Hope
- 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Financing the University System – Luciano D’Amico
- 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Spring of Rights: Referendums on Citizenship and Work – Lisa Vadini, Aurora Bruno, and Alessandra Tersigni
- 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Who is Afraid of women? Female Freedom and the Male Question – Cecilia of Elia, Maryalisa Serone of alò, and Maria Citarella. Introductory greeting by Benedetta Di Marzio.
Sunday, May 4
- 10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Economy and Public Budgets: Elements to Orient Themselves – Luciano D’Alfonso and Luciano D’Amico
- 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. New Global Political Balances – Michele Fine
- 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Political Dialogue Laboratory – Flavio Alivernini and local communicators
- 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. European Union: Which Future? – Nicola Zingaretti and Gianluca Pardi
Abruzzo Young Democrats’ Political Training School: Your Questions Answered
Q: What is the Abruzzo Young Democrats’ Political Training School?
A: The Abruzzo Young Democrats are hosting a political training school, titled “Irami of Knowledge.” More than 50 young people from across the Abruzzo region in Italy are participating in this two-day event. It’s being held in the Favetta room of the Museum of the Genti d’Abruzzo in Pescara and runs from May 3rd too May 4th,2025.
Q: What are the main goals of this training school?
A: The training school aims to address topics related to youth policies, universities, rights, and civic participation. The organizers, including Saverio Gileno and Giorgio Marcucci, emphasize building a future for the Abruzzo region through “formation, reflection, and comparison.” The event serves as a platform for the young democrats to gain skills and experiences to help Italy and its territories.
Q: Who are some of the key figures involved in the training school?
A: Key figures include:
Saverio Gileno: Regional secretary of the Young Democrats.
Daniele Marinelli: Secretary of the Democratic Party of Abruzzo.
Marwa Mahmoud: Head of political training for the Democratic Party’s national secretariat.
Nicola Zingaretti: Member of the European Parliament and head of the Democratic Party of the European Parliament.
Q: what topics are being covered during the training school?
A: The training school covers a wide range of topics, including:
Youth policies
Financing the university system
Referendums on citizenship and work
female freedom and the male question
economy and public budgets
New global political balances
Political dialogue
The future of the European Union
Q: Who is speaking at the event?
A: The event features a variety of speakers, including:
Anna Ciammariconi
silvio Paolucci
Costanza Hope
Luciano D’Amico
Lisa Vadini
Aurora Bruno
Alessandra Tersigni
Cecilia of Elia
Maryalisa Serone of alò
Maria Citarella
Benedetta Di Marzio
Luciano D’Alfonso
Michele Fine
Flavio Alivernini
Gianluca Pardi
Nicola Zingaretti
Q: What is the schedule for the training school?
A: Here’s a breakdown of the schedule:
| Saturday, May 3 | time |
| :————————————————- | :——————- |
| Youth Policies: skills in a Multilevel System | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Financing the University System | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| The Spring of Rights: Referendums on Citizenship and Work | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Who is Afraid of women? Female Freedom and the Male Question | 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, May 4 | Time |
| :——————————— | :——————- |
| Economy and Public Budgets | 10:15 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. |
| New Global Political Balances | 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
| Political Dialogue Laboratory | 4:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. |
| European union: Which Future? | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Q: What is the meaning of this training school for young people?
A: Daniele Marinelli emphasized the importance of the initiative as a tool to stimulate participation and a sense of belonging among young people. The school provides a unique chance for growth, political formation, and to build a better future. It encourages young participants to be protagonists of change and strong growth.
Q: Where can I find more information about the Abruzzo Young Democrats?
A: The original article does not include information about finding more details about the Young Democrats themselves.
