Youth exchange about European citizenship

Young people’s democratic participation has long been a concern. They seem to have a weakened sense of citizenship and political participation, but this can be attributed more to their lack of knowledge of the political processes, distrust in the European architecture and decision-makers and consolidated perceptions that their views are not taken into account in the formulation of policies rather to their little interest. It is characteristic that 52% of the citizens stated in the last euro barometer that they believe their voice does not count in the E.U. Youngsters are the ones most concerned about political issues and decision making and ask for more –not less- opportunity to have a say. In this context proposed project aims to increase democratic participation of young people at Union level.