Young people, policymakers and institutions will discuss the next generation of EU youth programmes, including links to the new Erasmus+ beyond 2027, at this event hosted by the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU.
In the current EU Youth Conference cycle, 38,000 young people have been involved in conversations about strengthening the relationship between the EU and its youth. Notably, 92% of participants are taking part for the first time. Participants will discuss policy proposals, with a focus on inclusion, citizenship, volunteering, and youth roles in democracy, which will be compiled into a joint policy paper for EU institutions.
Executive Vice-President Mînzatu and Commissioner Micallef will exchange with young delegates and give speeches at the closing ceremony of the conference on 23 September.
Executive Vice-President Mînzatu said: “Investing in our young people – whether it be in education, training or skills development – is an investment in Europe’s resilience. Europe needs its youth to be informed and engaged about the societies and democracies in which they live. The EU Youth Conference in Copenhagen is an opportunity to meet and listen to young people, to help inform policies that best prepare them for the future – including through skills for active citizenship. An enhanced Erasmus+ programme is crucial for connecting young people across communities and across borders.”
Speaking ahead of the conference, Commissioner Micallef, emphasised the importance of youth involvement: “The EU Youth Dialogue is one of our strongest tools to promote young people’s engagement and the EU Youth Conferences are important milestones in this respect. The conference will allow us to build on the structures we have established to ensure that young people are part of the policy formulation process.”
The EU Youth Dialogue is the structured process for young people and decision-makers to jointly shape youth policy in the EU.
Source: European Commission
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