Your space to learn and participate in Europe
Learn, discuss and take part in shaping Europe’s future
EU-MATTER connects young people with reliable learning resources and participatory spaces to better understand European policies and make their voices heard.
What is EU-MATTER
EU-MATTER is a European project designed to support young people in better understanding European policies and civic life.
It brings together learning resources, participatory spaces and media content to encourage informed dialogue, critical thinking and active engagement.
Through EU-MATTER, young people can explore reliable materials, exchange ideas with peers from across Europe and take part in discussions on issues that shape our shared future.
What You Can Do
A simple path to learn, engage and contribute through the EU-MATTER digital space.
EU-MATTER SEMINARS
The EU-MATTER seminars
Five free seminars to understand how European decisions are made, recognize disinformation, and turn ideas into concrete proposals.
Select a seminar to discover the details.
EU structure and institutions
Understand how the European Union is organised, what its main institutions do, and how their roles shape decisions that affect citizens across Europe.
How EU decision-making works
Explore how European policies are proposed, negotiated and adopted, and discover the main actors involved in the EU policy-making process.
EU policies and strategic priorities
Discover the key policy areas and strategic priorities of the European Union, from democratic values to the major challenges shaping Europe’s future.
Civic participation
in the EU
Learn how citizens and young people can engage with European democratic life, use participation tools and contribute to public debate.
Media literacy and democratic resilience
Develop critical skills to recognise disinformation, navigate digital information, and strengthen democratic awareness and participation.
Learning Repository
Explore open-access learning resources on European civic life.
How the European Union works
EU policies and priorities
Democracy, participation and challenges
Your space to learn and participate in Europe
