BFU participation in the European Student Meeting 2026 in Strasbourg

Burgas free university, as a partner in the EUNICoast alliance, with participation in the European Student Assembly 2026 (ESA26), which will be held in the period April 20–22, 2026 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. The representative from BSU, Beshe Taisiya Zenkovich, is the chairman of the Student Council and an active participant in the initiative related to student self-government and European youth policy. It brought together about 250 students from European university alliances, which discussed key topics related to the future of Europe, democracy, digital transformation, sustainable development and climate policy.

From the country to the EUNICoast in the initiative of student participation from the university to the partners in the alliance, it is also active in thematic panels, working in groups and discussing, highlighting the actuality of pre-European society and higher education.

The European Student Assembly is an international initiative, organized within the framework of European university alliances, which provides an opportunity for students from different countries to exchange ideas, good practices and visions for the development of the European Union.

During the three-day program, participants will work on the main themes of democracy and civic participation, digital potential, climate change, social inclusion, mental health and innovation in education. The result of the discussion is the presentation of the format to the European institutions.

The participation of students from EUNICoast in ESA26 is due to the strengthening of cooperation between the university in the alliance and the active participation of the junior choir in European academic and social processes. This will provide the opportunity to create new international contacts, develop intercultural dialogue and exchange ideas between students and representatives at universities in Europe.