Teenagers from 30 secondary schools and colleges across England jumped at the chance to air their views about two key issues facing the European Union.
The youngsters were all taking part in a mock council of the EU, held at the Cabinet Office in Westminster last week and attended by deputy prime minister Nick Clegg.
Youth unemployment and air quality were the themes of the debate, which was organised by the British Council and the European Commission as part of the EU’s Comenius programme.
Mr Clegg, himself a former MEP, welcomed the students, chaired the start of the session on youth unemployment and listened to some of the opening speeches.
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