We, the Young People of Europe
This phrase echoes the famous opening of the US Constitution, highlighting that power comes from the people themselves. Today, in a time of democratic backsliding, it emphasizes that democracy is about people and about power. As young Europeans, we want to take responsibility and play an active role in shaping it.
Europe has its own milestones, such as the 1941 Ventotene Manifesto, written in exile by Italian anti-fascists. It called for a free and united Europe and remains a lasting symbol of freedom, equality, unity, and solidarity beyond borders.
What makes our initiative revolutionary are two words: young people. In times of climate crisis, economic uncertainty, and social change, we refuse to be silent. Civic education is our starting point, active European citizenship is the way forward, and now is the moment to act.
It’s time to take a stand, make our voices heard, and become the Founding Children of tomorrow’s Europe.