Using a bottom-up participatory approach, WISE Project focused primarily on promoting democratic engagement and active citizenship in local and EU policy-making. During a time of social and economic crisis in Europe, which has seen a surge in radicalized movements and an increase in Euroscepticism, it is especially crucial to reflect on Europe’s future. There seems to be no better occasion to start than the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome in 2017, to reflect on and learn from the past of the European Union.
The main objectives of the project were the followings: