Democracy is the mainstay of the European Union and of the respective Member States that have joined together in the interests of peace and prosperity. But this democracy cannot be taken for granted and is continually being threatened by disinformation, online hate messages and even alleged attempts to interfere with elections.

The European Commission priority of a new push for European democracy, through the Erasmus+ funded projects, is a reminder to the new generation to use their hard-won right to vote and that minorities also have the right to be represented.