Participation corner
Are you interested in participating in crucial debates and shaping the future of the European Union? Do you want to know more about the EU’s budget and how it impacts your daily life?
European MOSAIC is a project led by us together with the European Movement International. Its goal is simple: bring discussions about the EU’s long-term budget closer to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Did you know?
Every few years, the EU decides its long-term budget and how much resources it will invest in each priority. This is called the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). The next one will be set in 2028, and it will influence what the EU invests on in the 7 years to come (2028-2034). Opportunities for young people, whether that is youth programmes like erasmus+, climate initiatives, or labour schemes are all connected to the amount of money that the EU decision-makers - the Member States and the European Parliament - decide to allocate to each programme. These discussions often feel very distant from the reality experienced by citizens, particularly young people, across Europe. Through European MOSAIC, we want to change that!
Why MOSAIC matters
European MOSAIC creates spaces for participants to learn about the EU budget, share their views and take part in discussions about the EU’s priorities.
The project aims to:
Encourage people across Europe to take part in democratic and civic life
Bring together participants from different backgrounds and diverse communities
Give them the chance to contribute to EU policy-making
Include perspectives from EU accession countries, ensuring their voices are heard
To make this happen, we are collaborating with National Youth Councils, former European Youth Capitals, and partners from the European Movement International’s network. These organisations will carry out national consultations - meaning discussions among young people and local policy-makers, because they know their communities best.
Tools for inclusive consultations
We’re working together to develop learning materials and training opportunities which will soon become accessible here.
Throughout the project we’ll organise:
Training sessions and workshops
Exchanges with experts on EU budget priorities
Input from organisations working with marginalised communities and people with disabilities
National consultations across Europe
Starting in 2026, national partners will establish spaces where citizens can learn about policies affecting them, discuss EU priorities and exchange ideas. These spaces are designed to be inclusive and accessible, placing particular emphasis on groups that are often excluded from political processes, such as young people, marginalised communities and people with disabilities. Participants will discuss what the EU should prioritise leading up to 2028. The insights collected during these consultations will be presented to decision-makers at national and European level, ensuring that the participants' voices actively contribute to the conversation about the EU’s future.
Where will consultations take place
Consultations will be organised in Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia and Ukraine. Stay tuned to find out more!
This is your opportunity to learn, share your perspective and help shape the future of Europe.
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