Youth Democracy projects aim at boosting young people’s involvement in the democratic process at local, regional and European level. The objective is to provide young people with ideas about and experiences of democracy, to spark new national and transnational networks and exchanges of good practice. Youth Democracy projects improve young people’s understanding of how democracy works, helping them to make the most of their right to participate in the decision-making structures of a democratic society. European cooperation in the youth field promotes continuous dialogue between young people and policy makers, encouraging the exchange of good practice and supporting structured dialogue.