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The EU offers train tickets for young people who want to discover Europe

Notice to young people born between July 2, 2000 and July 1, 2001:the European Union is offering 20,000 interail tickets to be won in order to be able to visit Europe and become aware of what European citizenship is. To participate in this competition, simply go to the dedicated portal, prove that you are a citizen of an EU member state (with your identity card or passport) and answer a MCQ bearing on general culture, EU actions in favor of young people and the elections to the European Parliament. Young people wishing to participate have until May 16, 2019 to submit their application and then be able to travel between 1 day and 1 month (depending on the program chosen) from August 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020.

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Each member country has a quota of 18-year-olds who can receive these precious sesames, depending on their number of inhabitants. Given that France represents 13% of the inhabitants of the EU, 2,612 young French people will be selected to go across Europe. In addition to visiting many cities and countries, the lucky winners will have to post on social networks to share their experience.

A unique opportunity to go to Europe at a lower cost (accommodation and all that is excluding transport are however the responsibility of travelers). If you know any 18 year olds, spread the word!