They bring together Erasmus+ Alumni, Ambassadors and Role Models from across all sectors of the programme, including Higher Education, School Education, Adult Education and Training.
Through structured discussions, participants explore how engagement and participation shape the European integration process, offering insights into both individual and collective dimensions of civic life.
Access a collection of in-depth reports developed from the focus groups, offering detailed analysis, data and insights.
This report explores how Erasmus+ can foster civic engagement and political participation among young people and adults, clarifying the differences between social, civic and political involvement.
It also presents key insights from the international conference “Erasmus+ Contribution to European civic participation” (Naples, December 2023), highlighting the role of Erasmus+ in strengthening participation, political literacy and European citizenship, and outlining 15 recommendations from participants.
This report examines the role of civic and political competences within Erasmus+ and their connection to European citizenship, highlighting international mobility as a key space for experiencing and testing these dynamics.
It brings together insights from the Malmö seminar, including discussions on inequality, historical and cultural divides, and social inclusion, as well as outcomes from roundtables and a “Train the Trainers” session focused on youth engagement and citizenship education.
This report explores the link between civic and political engagement, particularly among young people, and the 2024 European elections.
It includes insights from the Seville seminar and findings from a youth survey conducted across several European countries, highlighting priorities such as employment, housing and cost of living, and offering a snapshot of young Europeans’ perspectives on EU issues and participation.
This report presents the research framework of the PEACE project, focused on strengthening the civic and political dimension of Erasmus+ through engagement, critical thinking and EU knowledge.
It brings together studies, findings and proposals developed by a network of researchers and Erasmus+ alumni across four international seminars, offering evidence-based insights on how to foster active participation in Europe.
This report presents the results of a youth survey conducted within the PEACE project, exploring young Europeans’ views, concerns and priorities in relation to the 2024 European elections.
Developed by a team of researchers led by Prof. Paul Blokker, it provides data-driven insights to better understand youth engagement and participation across Europe.
