“The activities and visits in this project have given me a new understanding of how the EU policy-making works and now I am more interested in following the political climate of the EU” a participant from Greece The project focused on increasing the understanding of EU policies among youth. Youth participants from 5 different countries Germany, Romania, Greece, Ireland, and France came together to understand the policy-making cycle, policy formulation, needs assessment, policy evaluation, and follow-up. Through the 7-day youth exchange in Berlin Germany, the participants shared the pressing issues from their respective countries, formed multinational groups to find EU policies regarding those issues, and suggested amendments to those policies in the wake of new issues. In addition, they visited places of policy-making and implementation, like the German Bundestag, the Representative Office of the EU in Berlin. The visit to the German Bundestag informed them about the structure of the parliament, the number of members and the functions of the parliament. Moreover, the visit to the Representative Office of the EU in Berlin was also an informative activity for the participants. The objective of visiting the Representative Office was to provide them an in-depth insight into the participants regarding policy making at the EU level. The participants engaged in active discussions at the Representative House and gained in-depth insights. Furthermore, the project aimed to highlight the importance of youth political participation in the country and it achieved those objectives through previously mentioned activities. In sum, the project achieved the following objectives: Provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of the various arenas, venues, and places where youth participation takes place, including political processes, civil society organizations, and community initiatives. Increased youth engagement in public policy-making at the EU level by equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively engage in policy dialogue and advocacy, and by providing opportunities for participants to interact with policy-makers. Explored the reasons for reduced youth participation in political processes, and to identify and implement strategies for increasing their engagement in their local regions, including through capacity-building and outreach initiatives. Provided participants with a detailed understanding of European youth policies and the policy-making cycle, including the components and mechanisms involved in policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. Increased civic engagement in local communities through increased youth engagement in the social life of their respective rural and urban communities, including through community service projects, cultural events, and other forms of community outreach.