'I entered an endless circle in Madrid: without NIE I couldn’t get a job, and without a job contract I couldn’t get the NIE. I left Spain.' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNd7CX9aE/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DP6v6Ik... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

Post Brexit feelings: "the UK is really not a place that I'd care to live now... because I just I find the level of racism distasteful" Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNd7xJ2R5/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DP6Gvb1... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

'This year I taught basic French to Erasmus students and we discussed stereotypes, in a good way, without criticizing everything. The aim is to avoid these easy critics.' Full clip on: TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZNd7ATsCu/ Instagram www.instagram.com/reel/DP4LJRi... @sepiegob.bsky.social

She now lives in a village where people care about her. And that warms her heart. Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNd7SAkrC/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DP3iAOB... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

'The close referendum result made me expect pragmatism, a final outcome that gave to both sides, almost a consolation prize for the losers.' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNd7N9Foc/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DP1mW8Y... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

Integration is also an art! Let him explain... Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNd7eDLpU/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DP09vg0... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

'Emotions are shaped by the values we attach to behaviors, what we see as compatible or not. Values aren’t universal; they’re contextual, shaped by experience and culture, and they change over time.' vm.tiktok.com/ZNdW738Kk/ www.instagram.com/reel/DPzBjsU... @sepiegob.bsky.social

Want to know more about Romanian traditions? Listen to her on fomatplay.eu. Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdWpR98K/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPyYY0w... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

'Spain picked me up very well. I found people who taught me Spanish quickly, and I’m inspired by Spain’s gastronomy, culture, traditions, and health.' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdWxyVBg/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPwczRM... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

Something you just can't say "I am half this and that... I speak English... I've travelled a lot. I'm always afraid to sound pretentious". Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdWumSCP/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPvzjg6... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

'After that heavy campaign and the result we felt would change our lives, there was grief, a body reaction, a sensation. We knew it could get really ugly.' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdnwDVR3/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPouUtA... @sepiegob.bsky.social

With only basic French, she arrives in France to do a double bachleor's degree: first in applied foreign languages, second in biology. Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdnvdhXY/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPoMCa8... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

'In the south, many English residents enjoy a higher lifestyle than they could in the UK with the same financial situation.' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdnp6yKu/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPmJl9t... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

'I think in French, I dream in French. When I grumble, I often grumble in French. Portuguese is my language, but I am starting to forget many things. Sometimes, I mix both languages.' vm.tiktok.com/ZNdn4xTCu/ www.instagram.com/reel/DPlgbHq... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

'Our 3 Goals 1️⃣ Awareness: EU citizenship, membership, freedom of movement 2️⃣ Attitudes: Promote the benefits of belonging to the EU community 3️⃣ Skills: Critical skills to spot & counter harmful anti-EU discourse' vm.tiktok.com/ZNdn5vDpu/ www.instagram.com/reel/DPjk0eb... @sepiegob.bsky.social

'(In France) They don't recognize my PhD, they don't recognize my Masters...' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdnyYgg1/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPjC9ZV... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

'Personally, I feel European. As I said in my interview, I believe in the mobility of Europe, in the European Union, and in the values that unite us.' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdn6Eds7/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPg_8Qb... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

'In France, the school system does not leave enough time for family moments.' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdnNWq2h/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPgWzYI... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

Why did he join @fomatplay.bsky.social? ✨ 'The topic is personal. I’ve spent my life integrating into French culture 🇫🇷, working through the hurdles 🧗‍♀️ and comparing how French and English cultures treat people 🇫🇷🤝🇬🇧. I had a lot to say 💬, and I was glad to take part 😊.' @sepiegob.bsky.social

‘My family wasn't happy about my decision. No one believed in me.’ Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdtTY46P/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPdyA64... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social @letrasumu.bsky.social @um.es

'Freedom of movement is the freedom to love. It gives us full immersion in another country and culture, that’s what integration requires.' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdtAGJL6/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPWs11S... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

'It's a vicious circle absolutely catastrophic for the mental health of these people. In their place I would become illegal'. Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdthBvL5/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPWDoKS... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

🌍 Across borders: AISE (Agenzia Internazionale Stampa Estero) covered @fomatplay.bsky.social at the @europarl.europa.eu, where we shared stories of EU citizens living and working across borders, promoting alternative narratives of EU citizenship, EU Values and Migration. @sepiegob.bsky.social

'EU core values, human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, active citizenship, play a critical role in education.' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdt8qn58/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPUIBZ0... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

📰 Media Coverage Highlight Last week, @larepubblica.bsky.social, featured @fomatplay.bsky.social Dissemination of project Results at the @europarl.europa.eu The discussion focused on migration, freedom of movement, and transnational identities across the EU 🔗 napoli.repubblica.it/cronaca/2025...

Remembering Romania before entering the EU and some special "traditions" at the borders. Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdt1JbuB/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPTezo9... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

'Language was a barrier, not only with the administration, but also while studying. It showed up when I interacted with and compared myself to my German fellow students and German professors.' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdG7KBVc/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPRjNCu...

After owning her own house in Portugal, she is now a tenant. Given her salary, she knows she will never get access to a credit in France. Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdGscpQW/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPQ6EHW... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

🎥 The 'EU webinar: Stories of EU citizens and FOM' is now available on YouTube! ▶️ Watch the replay here 👇 youtube.com/playlist?lis... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

🎤 'Freedom of movement matters to me because we might not identify with the country we were born in, and being able to move and maybe identify with another country is really important.' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdGQsAUr/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPO-ZSa...

'From all the people I know, only 2 or 3 would be able to travel by themselves from Africa. That's pretty exceptional. EU should consider it!' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 tiktok.com/@yourhandle/... Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPOV1xv... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

After studying biology in UK, she wanted to start working internationally: so she became a teacher in Kenya. Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdG6YYAA/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPLwbWm... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

'We don’t realize how precious freedom of movement is… until it’s gone. 🌍✈️ COVID showed me how much I had taken that freedom for granted.' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdGSJf2f/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPMZmfy... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

📰 Il Corriere del Mezzogiorno recently echoed our work! Throwback to Brussels 🇪🇺 where we presented the results of the @fomatplay.bsky.social Project at the @europarl.europa.eu As @katherineeruss1.bsky.social reminds us: 🇮🇹 “Napoli non è solo meta, ma casa per chi decide di restare.”

Undoubtedly, one of the major highlights of my professional career. What an experience to present the @fomatplay.bsky.social project at the EU parliament. Thanks to @perez-paredes.bsky.social for giving me the chance and to @paguado.bsky.social for the warmth and the wise advice.

'Freedom of movement, the way we see it has changed in the past decade. It’s become about borders, not about the personal experience of a right we all should have.' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdssPxQ7/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPErQfB... @sepiegob.bsky.social

🎬 Entrevista a @perez-paredes.bsky.social en Europa Abierta @radio5rne.rtve.es @davidvidueiro.bsky.social con motivo de la presentación oficial de resultados del proyecto europeo @fomatplay.bsky.social, ayer en el @europarl.europa.eu ▶️ youtu.be/m2QTAU1DnaY @sepiegob.bsky.social

'Everything’s fine here: work, climate, life, but it wasn’t easy. 15 years in the restaurant; now we’ve rented it. I’m a cook.' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNds47rbu/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPECC2g... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

▶️ Did you miss yesterday’s event? The full replay of the @fomatplay.bsky.social Project – Dissemination of Results at the European Parliament 🇪🇺✨ is now available on YouTube 🎥📲 👉 Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/live/R3jZRko... @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

⏪ Throwback to yesterday’s event at the @europarl.europa.eu 🇪🇺✨ @fomatplay.bsky.social Project – Dissemination of Results 🎥📊 🙌 Huge thanks to Marcos Ros (MEP) and @socialistaspe.bsky.social for their great support 💡🤝 @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

'We joined together as @inlimbobrexit.bsky.social, it began as collecting testimonies, but it became a family, a micro-EU, an ideal EU: unity in diversity.' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdsmcsMa/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPCGgCP... @sepiegob.bsky.social

'When someone says I’m Italian, I feel Italian pride. Even though I feel very included in Murcia and Spain, it’s a constant struggle.' Full clip on: TikTok 🎥 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdsfwWvA/ Instagram 📲 www.instagram.com/reel/DPBf3sC...

Thanks so much to everyone who made this event possible! @letrasumu.bsky.social @fomatplay-it.bsky.social @um.es @universidadgranada.bsky.social @socialistaspe.bsky.social @inlimbobrexit.bsky.social @unizar.es @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

✨ That’s a wrap from Brussels! The EU Project @fomatplay.bsky.social - Dissemination of Project Results brought insights on: Citizens’ stories 🗣️ Brexit 🇪🇺🇬🇧 Resources for educators 📚 Opening to society 🌍 Replay soon on YouTube 🎥 👇 youtube.com/@corporaappl... @sepiegob.bsky.social

Opening up @fomatplay.bsky.social to society: resources for EU citizens and institutions & Final remarks 🎤 @perez-paredes.bsky.social @um.es @sepiegob.bsky.social @letrasumu.bsky.social

@fomatplay.bsky.social Dissemination of results in the @europarl.europa.eu 👇 @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social @inlimbobrexit.bsky.social @um.es @socialistaspe.bsky.social @fomatplay-it.bsky.social @letrasumu.bsky.social @um.es @unizar.es @universidadgranada.bsky.social

10:15 – Educator Resources 📚 FOM@PLAY resources for educators and citizens Miguel Ángel Benítez Castro @unizar.es) Teresa Barea (@unizar.es) @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

09:30 – Citizens’ Stories 🗣️ How is freedom of movement constructed in the EU citizens’ stories? @katherineeruss1.bsky.social (University of Naples L'Orientale) Henry Tyne (University of Perpignan Via Domitia) María José Marín (@um.es) @sepiegob.bsky.social @euerasmusplus.bsky.social

Some pics from the Welcome 👋 session 📸 @sepiegob.bsky.social @letrasumu.bsky.social @um.es @socialistaspe.bsky.social

🔴Nos encontramos en un momento en el que el discurso de odio deshumaniza las fronteras. Frente a estos discursos, proyectos como @fomatplay.bsky.social nos dan herramientas y datos para combatir las fake news sobre los que se basan. 🗣 @mrossemp.bsky.social