Jill Evans MEP has welcomed Eleri Watson from Swansea on work experience in the European Parliament in Strasbourg this week. Eleri is a nineteen-year old student studying at Durham University.

Jill Evans said,

"I think it's important to give young people from Wales the opportunity to see how the European Parliament works and how Wales can play its part.

"It has been great to have Eleri with us in Strasbourg this week and I hope that she has enjoyed the experience. It is vital that we as politicians continue to inspire young people to become involved in politics - they are the leaders of the future."

Eleri Watson said,

"It's been a truly fantastic week. I've always had an interest in European politics and it's been amazing to come to the hub of European politics to experience the way in which parliamentarians function first-hand and the excitement that surrounds it."

Eleri added,

"I would recommend this experience to anyone with an interest in European issues - it has been an inspiring week."

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