European
Youth Strategy

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European Youth Strategy

Fresh opportunities, new discoveries!

European Youth Strategy

The EU Youth Strategy is the framework for European cooperation in the youth field for 2019-2027. 

The Strategy promises to help more young people get the opportunities they need to succeed in life and reach out to a wider range of young people. It also aims to help young people overcome social barriers, like youth poverty.

The EYS aims to improve the situation of young people in Europe by creating more and equal opportunities.

Here’s how:

Promoting Education opportunities;

Create greater knowledge on the labour market;

Promoting active citizenship, social inclusion and solidarity.

What are the key areas of the EYS?

3 core areas have been developed for the EYS, they can be summarized in three words: Engage, Connect, Empower.

Engage

To engage, encouraging youth engagement in civic and democratic life.

Connect

To connect, giving the chance to young people across the European Union to get to know each other through learning mobility, solidarity and intercultural understanding.

Empower

To empower, by promoting youth empowerment via high-quality, innovative, and recognised youth work.

European
Youth Strategy

THE 11 GOALS OF THE EUROPEAN YOUTH STRATEGY

Connecting EU with Youth

To make young people feel that they're a part of the EU. To help them to trust the EU and participate in decisions about it.

Equality of All Genders

We're working to make sure everyone is treated equally and fairly, no matter what their gender is.

Inclusive
Societies

Enable and guarantee that all young people are included in society.

Information & Constructive Dialogue

We live in an era where information is more accessible than ever before. That’s why we need to support the ability to critically analyse information and engage in participation and productive conversation.

Mental
Health &
Wellbeing

Improving mental health and eliminating the stigma associated with mental health disorders is a crucial goal in helping young people, ultimately encouraging social inclusion.

Moving
Rural
Youth Forward

Create circumstances for young people in rural regions to reach their full potential.

Quality
Employment
for All

Let's work together to ensure that all young people have access to a thriving job market with opportunities that lead to fulfilling employment.

Quality
Learning


To blend and enhance various forms of education, giving young people the skills they need to thrive in a constantly evolving world.

Space and Participation
for All

Empower young people to be active and engaged participants in democracy and provide them with dedicated spaces to make their voices heard in all aspects of society.

Sustainable
Green
Europe

For a world where all young people are environmentally aware and educated, able to make a positive impact in their daily lives.

Youth Organisations & European Programmes

All young people have the right to have equal access to youth organizations and European youth programs, creating a community based on common European values and identity.

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The European Youth Strategy Platform

What is the European Youth Strategy Platform?

The EU Youth Strategy Platform helps young people in Europe to have a better future. 

A long time ago, the EU said young people should have a better future than their parents did. Therefore, The EU Youth Strategy is trying to bring together all of the different people who want to help young generations in order to make good things happen for them.

Lots of countries in Europe have a strategy to improve the lives of young people.  The EU Youth Strategy Platform helps the countries decide which programs to do.

How will the European Youth Strategy Platform work?

The European Commission will organize a series of meetings to bring together representatives of EU institutions and Member States with local and regional authorities.

Every meeting will have one clear goal: discuss what’s the best way to implement national programs under Erasmus+.

Frequently asked questions

Most frequent questions and answers

What is the EU Youth Strategy?

The EU Youth Strategy is a framework for European cooperation in the youth field for the period of 2019-2027. Its goal is to improve the situation of young people in Europe by creating more and equal opportunities for them.

How does the EU Youth Strategy aim to create more and equal opportunities for young people?

The EU Youth Strategy aims to create more and equal opportunities for young people in three main ways: by promoting education opportunities, by creating greater knowledge on the labor market, and by promoting active citizenship, social inclusion, and solidarity.

Who does the EU Youth Strategy aim to help?

The EU Youth Strategy aims to help all young people in Europe, regardless of their background or circumstances. It specifically aims to help more young people get the opportunities they need to succeed in life and to reach out to a wider range of young people. It also aims to help young people overcome social barriers, such as youth poverty.

How is the EU Youth Strategy implemented?

The EU Youth Strategy is implemented through a range of actions and initiatives at the European, national, and local levels. These can include funding programs, policy initiatives and awareness campaigns, among others.

Who is responsible for implementing the EU Youth Strategy?

The EU Youth Strategy is implemented by a range of stakeholders, including the European Commission, national governments, local authorities, youth organizations, and other partners.

What do the words connect, engage and empower refer to?

“Engage” refers to encouraging youth engagement in civic and democratic life. “Connect” refers to giving young people across the European Union the chance to get to know each other through learning mobility, solidarity, and intercultural understanding. “Empower” refers to promoting youth empowerment through high-quality, innovative, and recognized youth work

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