According to Deželan & Moxon (2022), functioning democracies depend on the active participation of citizens who are politically educated and interested in how their governments work. Precisely for this reason, the gradual decline in electoral participation, particularly evident in the younger generations, is worrying. Young people are not only the age group that participates least in institutional politics through voting, but also as political candidates, and party affiliation among the youngest has been declining. This has serious personal and social consequences, particularly in terms of the lack of legitimacy of governments to act on behalf of citizens or the lack of representation of the perspectives of the majority of citizens in the decisions taken. Since young people are our future leaders, this lack of connection to democratic processes also has catastrophic repercussions for the maintenance of democracies and the most fundamental European values. If we take a deeper look at the reasons that keep young people away from political participation, there are important clues to be considered in order to to counteract this trend. Although young people tend to be described as “disconnected” from political life, the reality is that they are not political life, the reality is that they are not in a state of apathy. According to the Youth Participation Strategy SALTO, on the contrary, many young people are involved, aware and highly informed about the issues that affect their lives. What happens is that they are less attached to conventional forms of participation, but are very involved in so-called alternative forms. These include, for example, demonstrations, boycotts, youth cultural expressions, participation through digital tools and other forms of activism that exist and have yet to be invented! On the one hand, these alternative forms are more attractive and make it easier for young people with fewer opportunities (M.O.) to reach them, as well as having some power to influence political decision-making and social change. But, on the other hand, they do not give access to the rights and political influence that belonging to a political party does (Spannring, 2022). Purpose of the project The design of this project is based on reflection on all this information and the following conclusions: -Young people are a heterogeneous group, essential and highly valuable for decision-making that impacts our future, for the maintenance of our democracies and essential European values; -Many show a high civic sense and motivation to participate, but on the other hand, they feel under-represented and have little confidence in democratic institutions; -There is great diversification in the “variety, form and targets of political expression” (Lamprianou, 2013), however, although these manifestations have a very important value, they still carry little weight in political decisions. Although political participation is a broad concept that implies more than just taking part in elections, we cannot overlook the importance of bringing young people closer to this basic process of our democracy, from which, as indicated, they are so far removed; -Knowing Europe, being able to understand the major European issues, the process of building the European Union and its political, economic and social dimensions. Knowing Europe, being able to understand the major European issues, the process of building the European Union and its political, economic and cultural dimensions are key elements for developing and living a full, conscious and informed citizenship. We therefore conclude that there is a gap between the expectations and perspectives of young people and the functioning of conventional political bodies. The main need and central objective of this project is therefore to empower and bring young people and democratic institutions closer together, promoting the active and significant role of the new generations in democratic life. The specific objectives are: -Promote in young people the Essential Skills for Lifelong Learning (LLL) as the basis for promoting conscious and informed citizenship; -Promote recognition and appreciation of the European identity, the European project and the values it advocates through multicultural contact; -To familiarize young people with the processes of participation in democratic life, using dynamic and innovative methods. innovative methods; -Support young people in entering the job market by exploring educational and professional paths related to the European project.