The Commitment of EU Youths to the European Project
摘要
The European Union (EU) has faced significant challenges for many years, starting with the 2008 global financial crisis that led to the recession of the Eurozone, continuing with migration issues, Brexit in 2016, and the recent rise of populist and nationalist parties across Europe. In this context, the paper advances CitEuroPass questionaire and examines European youth’s opinions and attitudes towards civic engagement and social values promoted by EU (i.e. commitment to democracy, human rights, equality, diversity, inclusion)—as increasingly important aspects of the EU’s resilience. EU citizenship and European identity shape how individuals view, relate to and participate in the EU project at cultural, social and political levels. While multicultural exchange and emotional connections can strengthen active, engaged EU citizenship, strong social values provide a common foundation for member states to work together, and help to ensure that all citizens are treated fairly and equally under the law. Together, the social values and civic engagement are important aspects of the European Union (EU) as they ensure that social concerns are addressed effectively, that citizens are actively involved in decision-making processes and they participate in shaping the future of their communities.