The digital badge was issued for participation in the live broadcast of the annual State of the European Union (SOTEU) address by the President of the European Commission and the discussion that followed, held on 16 September 2026 at the General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania. The SOTEU address reflects on where Europe stands today, the challenges it faces, and the European Commission’s main priorities for the near future. Following the address, students from different Lithuanian universities discussed what stood out to them most, what the European priorities presented in the address mean for their generation, and what kind of Europe they would like to see in the future. Competencies strengthened:
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Communication
- Initiative and Responsibility
- International and Intercultural Competence
The badge issuance is confirmed by the VILNIUS TECH Faculty of Business Management. The event partner - General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania.