In general terms, society in the 21^st century has moved further and further away from the political parties and, in a world of hyper-connectivity, the so-called ´millennials` (a term as controversial as it is extensive) are an extreme example of this trend. The Felipe González Foundation is the only Spanish party to the Millennial Dialogue, a research project for the Foundation for European Progressive Studies and the Center for American Progress which applies linked research techniques to understand and comprehend millennials in a democratic context. The research seeks to get beyond the stereotypes and commonplaces to provide high quality information about the aspirations, values and ideals of today´s young adults.

In detail, the Millennial Dialogue Project has the aim of becoming involved and better understanding the priorities and the narrative values of people aged between 15 and 34, the so-called millennial generation. As the traditional parties fail to attract the votes of the younger generations, it is often assumed that there is a lack of interest in politics among the younger generations. However, FEPS and its associates declined to accept this negative perspective towards younger people today and organised a global discussion with youth, academics and politicians to demystify the Millennial Generation while offering them a platform to express their points of view and for them to be heard.

The project observes the 3 Ps rule: participatory, positive and progressive. Participatory since it is all about allowing millennials themselves to speak on their own behalf; positive given that it is about jointly finding a solution for how to once again involve the younger generation in politics; and finally, progressive as the new agenda which has the aim of reducing the gap between social democracy and the younger generations.

Surveys have been carried out in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, Germany, Hungary, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, the United States of America, Chile, Norway, Turkey, Rumania, France, Ireland, South Africa, Senegal, Mozambique, Israel, Australia and Holland.

In the spring of 2017 the Millennial Dialogue report for Spain was presented at an event which aimed to bring together young progressive leaders, academics and specialists to go deeper into the report´s conclusions.