With the European Parliament seemingly so far away Jean Lambert knows it can be difficult for young people to understand how they can make their view heard and commissioned the film, made by a group of young people, to help develop such understanding.

At last nights premiere Jean explained how the DVD made an excellent educational tool for teachers, youth groups, students and budding young politicians.

Jean, who was a teacher herself in Walthamstow before becoming an MEP said; “Made up of 732 MEPs representing 25 countries across the EU, the European Parliament impacts on our lives in more ways than we often realise.  It can however be extremely difficult for young people to understand how the parliament works let alone how they can use it to get their voice heard and make a difference back here in the UK.

“As our starting point for the DVD we took ideas that had come from prevoius work I had completed with another group of young people and demonstrated how elected representatives can take these forward.  By working together we can make the positive changes we all need for a better future.“
Jean thanked and praised Noureddine Touak, Thomas Demmer, and Hanad Y Ahmed Abdilleh, all students at Newham Sixth Form College, who received training and work experience from Redcurrent Films whilst making the DVD both in the UK and in Brussels.

Speaking after the filming Noureddine Touak, 18, from Newham was enthusiastic about the process and said; “It’s been a great experience that made me feel special and focused my mind.”

Thomas Deemer, 17, also from Newham echoed his thoughts commenting: “I’ve really enjoyed the experience of going to Belgium and filming for the Green Party.”  Hanad Y Ahmed Abdilleh, 18 from Hackney added; “Making the DVD was exciting, something different!”

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