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241 Citizen Commitment1.2 European Citizenship AspectsIrina Manolescu Andreia Andrei Teodora Romann Learning outcomes: The aim of the training is to prepare students to define their valuecreating vision by introducing the basic terminology, methodology, tools,and perspectives of the concept of European citizenship. This trainingintroduces the different dimensions of this concept and encouragesinteraction between citizens and civil society organisations from allparticipating countries, contributing to intercultural dialogue and bringingto the fore both Europe%u2019s diversity and unity, with a particular focus onactivities aimed at developing closer ties between citizens.After participating in this training, students should be able to understanddifferent perspectives of the concept, have a positive attitude towardsEuropean citizenship and the status conferred to the individual byEuropean citizenship, find and valorise different tools of this status, anddevelop an active European citizenship.n Keywords:European citizenship, dimensions, intercultural dialogue, dilemmas, formsof engagement, cultural factors, educational systemIntroduction The integration of a state into the EU represents an intensive regulated journeyfrom a political, administrative, and legislative perspective. Candidate statesassume clear objectives, which they subsequently seek to achieve in phasesthrough integrated and sustained efforts. Furthermore, a state%u2019s membershipin the EU involves clear regulations, modes of involvement, and responsibilitiesthat are discussed and negotiated.However, the population%u2019s perception of this process and of Europeanbelonging and identity is a much less structured domain. Multiple, sometimescontradictory, influences result in a fragmented perception among citizens ofcandidate states and Member States regarding the implications of theirEuropean citizenship and identity.The educational system plays a crucial role in shaping an integrated image of