The Euro’Citizens project aimed to strengthen European citizenship among young people by creating a space for learning and expression around the shared values of the European Union and the mechanisms of democratic participation through an exchange organized in Strasbourg a strong symbol of European democracy we brought together thirty young people from five partner countries France Germany Turkey Belgium and North Macedonia with particular attention paid to the inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities especially those from immigrant backgrounds or disadvantaged communities to help them better understand their role as European citizens and develop skills useful for civic engagement special attention was also given to the origin of the participants whether from EU Member States or candidate countries this diversity allowed for an exchange of perspectives on common European values and provided an opportunity to understand the current situation in candidate countries through the eyes of the youth living there The main objective of the project was to foster a better understanding of the European Union and its institutions while promoting cultural diversity and social cohesion through workshops debates visits and intercultural activities participants were able to acquire skills in intercultural communication critical thinking teamwork and leadership in a stimulating and inclusive environment the activities were designed to encourage the free expression of opinions respect for differences and cooperation among young people from diverse backgrounds This project was fully aligned with the priorities of the Erasmus+ programme in terms of inclusion civic participation non-formal education and the promotion of democratic European values it also aimed to strengthen the capacity of the participating organisations to work together at the European level through a structured and supportive partnership that could lead to future collaborations Through this initiative we aimed to trigger a lasting process of youth mobilisation around European issues by supporting them in adopting an active and engaged role in society in their communities and within the European Union as ambassadors of an inclusive and participatory citizenship