This project aims to achieve several key objectives: Develop a Competence Framework for Legal Literacy: Create a structured framework outlining the essential competences needed for 14- to 18-year-olds to acquire basic legal literacy. This will guide education stakeholders in designing programs and activities that effectively promote legal literacy. Develop Practical Teaching Materials: Develop accessible resources for both teachers and students, using youth-friendly language to explain basic legal concepts and principles. These materials will empower teachers to deliver legal literacy education and help students understand crucial legal structures that impact their personal and civic lives. Raise Awareness About Legal Literacy: Emphasise the importance of legal literacy as a fundamental life skill and a cornerstone of active citizenship. The project will highlight how legal frameworks influence daily life, ensuring legal literacy is recognised as an essential competence. The project aspires to equip young people with the knowledge and skills to engage with legal concepts and rights, enabling them to become informed, active participants in democratic societies.
We initiated this project to empower citizens, especially students, with the basic legal literacy necessary to actively participate in democratic processes, uphold the rule of law, and safeguard fundamental rights. Aligned with the EU's core values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law (Art. 2; Treaty on EU), the project strengthens the democratic foundations of society. The project tackles key challenges such as the lack of legal literacy by creating a competence framework and educational materials to integrate basic legal education into schools. It focuses on empowering active citizenship, providing individuals with the knowledge needed to advocate for their rights, fulfil civic responsibilities, and engage meaningfully in their communities. Recognising the vital role of teachers, the project supports their professional development, equipping them with tools to teach legal literacy effectively. Additionally, it aligns with EU priorities (Key Competences for Lifelong Learning, European Education Area), fostering resilience, civic engagement, and youth empowerment. The project contributes to preparing students for active citizenship while promoting an informed, participatory society rooted in EU values.