The main objective of PEACE is to vividly convey the values that EUROPE stands for: human dignity, freedom, democracy, gender equality and Rule of law.

Democracy in Europe is in crisis. Citizens are currently shaken by the war in Ukraine, which began in February 2022. With PEACE, we are addressing the current challenges and stress factors affecting democracy in Europe and actively involving citizens. We want to contribute to the success of “peaceful relations” between Europeans by bringing citizens into action and actively involving them in our cities of this network, Lüneburg, Timisoara, Kifissia, Mechelen and Izola. We want to create a new, pro-equality and future-oriented narrative for Europe, addressing young citizens in particular. In our cities, through the activities of PEACE, we want to give citizens of all ages the opportunity to get involved, counteract their powerlessness and engage with Europe, its values and its achievements – especially European citizenship – 30 years after the Maastricht Treaty.

This network is intended to promote European identity and thus strengthen awareness of the European Union.