The Hague 2025 brought together 247 young people from 37 countries across Europe to highlight the importance of democracy, peace, and justice. It empowered young people to become active citizens, reflect on the past and present, and carry these lessons into their future. The event successfully bridged participants from different cultural backgrounds, encouraging them to see beyond their national borders. The Hague 2025 took place in the context of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Netherlands. Young participants became more aware of the importance of peace, particularly in a year and city where this theme was central. The event focused on developing three core areas of competence in its participants: intercultural understanding, societal awareness and knowledge, and active citizenship. At this time, Europe faces several political challenges, including democratic backsliding in multiple countries. Freedom of speech was under pressure, and the rule of law was weakening. The Hague 2025 aimed to change that by involving and educating young people about these current issues, listening to their perspectives, and bringing their voices to policymakers and experts. The program actively engaged youth in specific European challenges, facilitated cooperation with decision-makers, and provided the know-how and competencies to continue addressing these issues through existing platforms. Concretely, the goal was to turn participants into multipliers of the knowledge and skills they had gained—motivating peers and becoming proactive contributors to civil society in their local contexts. We connected young people with policymakers and experts, enabling real exchange, and offered additional interaction opportunities through panels and workshops. Resolutions proposed by participants were sent to local and European policymakers. Participants developed skills and gained an understanding of democracy’s value, with discussions covering digital, social, cultural, and economic topics, with special emphasis on democracy, peace, and justice. The event aimed to raise awareness of young people’s rights and interests, encouraging critical thinking and information literacy relevant to their lives. We ensured inclusivity by making the event accessible to participants from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities and from lower socio-economic groups. Measures included travel support, flexible dress codes, and partnerships with organisations to promote diverse and balanced participation by gender and region. Support staff were present to create a safe and welcoming environment.