Ambassador John Bruton is undertaking an outreach and education campaign focused on young Americans, including high school students.

Since beginning his tenure as the Head of Delegation of the European Commission in November 2004, Ambassador Bruton has made a concerted effort to speak with students both in Washington, DC, and outside the Beltway. “It’s important to talk to the young people of this country. They’re the future leaders and decision-makers,” said Bruton.

In February, Bruton visited Georgetown Day School in Washington, DC, where he spoke to high school seniors about the European Constitution, the role of the EU in the world and the various European institutions. He then took questions. “I could have been at a press conference. The questions were extremely sophisticated,” said Bruton.

During a trip to Kentucky in early March, the Ambassador visited Atherton High School in Louisville, where he again was impressed by the high level of knowledge about the EU.

To celebrate Europe Day on May 9, Ambassador Bruton plans to visit another Washington-area high school. He and fellow ambassadors from EU Member States will visit a number of local schools to talk to students about the European Union and take their questions.

For more information, contact Jennifer Sieg, at jennifer.sieg@cec.eu.int.