They believe in the family, in solidarity as a tool for unity, including unity among peoples, a faith which is often shaked by the positive and negative events that life throws at them. They are engaged in the rediscovery of the common values that have founded Europe, this is the picture of the young Christian who works "for" and "with" the European bodies. About 40 young people, from all of the EU countries, have met in Brussels today, invited by Comece and by the Community of Taizé, to discuss the subject: "Your life is important for Europe". For the young, the family remains a fundamental values, as well as solidarity. Work too remains central, provided it is fuelled by "mutual knowledge and care, helpful to overcome differences”. As to their work within the European bodies, the young complain of "a gap between them and the citizen”, which should be filled by working at "the European identity and at the shared values, especially the Christian values”. A proposal has been submitted to "promote events of ecumenical prayer”. “Spiritual dimensions are important for Europe said to SIR, after the discussion, the president of Comece, Adrian van Luyn, bishop of Rotterdam I am convinced the young have great responsibility at this stage of the integration process". "Your life he concluded is important for Europe”.
