We wanted to address the Europe-wide trends of limited participation in democratic life and the low levels of knowledge and awareness about European matters. The projects' overall aim was to extend young people's participation in democratic life and increase their engagement and influence. Objectives: • Increase young people’s awareness of the EU Youth Goals Indicator 1: More than 85% of participants state that their awareness of the EU Youth Goals increased during the project Indicator 2: 11 educational escape rooms connected to the EU Youth Goals have been created by young people • Improve young people’s personal and professional development for active citizenship Indicator 1: More than 85% of participants state that their personal and professional development for active citizenship improved during the project • Create space for young people and politicians to actively engage in political decision-making at the local level Indicator 1: Minimum of one event created where young people and politicians have met at the local level during the project Indicator 2: Minimum of one suggestion from the young participants have been discussed in a formal political decision-making setting during the project