Baltic Chain

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Baltic Chain (BACHA) seeks to remind European citizens about an historical event, as an example of Europeanism and intensive work for a better society, working on 3 main pillars: 1- Opposition to totalitarianism: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania were part of the Soviet Union. The occupation of the area was done even before the WWII and lasted until the collapse of Soviet Union. The first pillar focus on how the citizens of these three States resisted assimilation and survived a long and cruel occupation, with mass deportations, political assassinations, etc. 2- The second pillar of the project is based on the Baltic Chain itself. The cooperation between States, but overall, between people, was crucial for the peaceful demonstrations looking for independence based on European values of solidarity, democracy and freedom of speech. 3- Finally, the consequences of the Baltic Chain and its meaning in the current times. It is an example of how a popular initiate lead by the citizens helped to overthought a totalitarian regime and eternal aggressions. The aim to strengthen the contemporary commitment of the European citizens to the preservation of the principles defended by the participants of the Baltic Chain as: - Common approach to common problems - Support to freedom and solidarity - Fostering the transnational dialogue of the European citizens about the Baltic Chain and its consequences. The project increases awareness among the citizens about the similarities in the current European Union, solidarity is needed for creating a more cohesive and fair society. Thereby, it contributes to the strengthening of European identity. Furthermore, the project fosters a resilience against contemporary populist narratives based on the promise of a return to the allegedly “better past”. It settles clear examples of how the Europeans were able to solve common problems with common positions led by people that, in many cases, are still priorities for the Europe.