On 3 March and 17 March 2026, Erasmus students at Gymnázium Andreja Vrábla in Levice participated in the Destination Europe workshop organised within the activities of EMN Slovakia. A total of 60 students from Slovakia, Germany and Spain took part in the interactive sessions, working in international groups and engaging in discussions on migration policies.
Through a role-play activity, students stepped into the roles of policymakers and other key stakeholders involved in migration governance. They were tasked with responding to different migration-related challenges, presenting their positions and negotiating solutions. The activity demonstrated how complex decision-making can be, as students had to balance diverse interests, priorities and expected impacts across different levels.
Working in international groups brought an added dimension to the discussions. Students exchanged perspectives shaped by their different backgrounds, which encouraged open dialogue, cooperation and mutual understanding. At the same time, they developed practical skills such as communication, negotiation and teamwork.
The Destination Europe workshop helped participants better understand how migration policies are shaped and why reaching agreement is often challenging. By experiencing the decision-making process first-hand, students gained insight into the trade-offs involved and the importance of collaboration when addressing complex societal issues.
About Destination Europe
Destination Europe is an educational and training tool based on role-playing for groups of 4 to 6 participants. Over the course of 90 minutes, participants experience a comprehensive decision-making process on migration policies involving various stakeholders with sometimes conflicting interests.
The tool was developed by the European Migration Network (EMN) and is aimed at youth and adults aged 16 and older.
If you would like more information about this educational tool or are interested in organizing a similar workshop and/or lecture on migration topics, please contact EMN Slovakia at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
