Representing Europe’s youth
We are the voice of young people in Europe, standing up for their rights and striving for societies where young people are empowered and are encouraged to achieve their fullest potential as global citizens.
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European Youth Capital 2029: we know the 5 finalist cities
2026 belongs to Tromsø, it's the year where Northern Norway puts youth participation and creativity in centre stage. The spotlight will then move south to Parma in 2027, before landing in Podgorica in 2028. But what about 2029? The shortlisted cities are in and the race is officially on.
European Youth Forum Elections 2026
Young people’s vision for the New Democratic Pact for Europe
The New Democratic Pact for Europe is the Council of Europe’s response to democratic backsliding, disinformation, impunity, and authoritarianism. The European Youth Forum welcomes this initiative, urging collaboration with young people to strengthen trust in democratic institutions.
The European Youth Forum in numbers
Over 100 members
Democratic elections every 2 years
Outreach to 25 million young people
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Beyond a single capital: how Tromsø is building a community across Northern Norway
In Honningsvåg, Norway’s northernmost city, the local rock band Hekla Stålspiker takes the stage. A crowd of young people gathers, marking the start of European Youth Capital 2026 far from Tromsø itself. This is just one out of 14 opening ceremonies organised across Northern Norway.
More ambition for Europe’s future, but not as much for Erasmus+
Yesterday the European Parliament adopted a Resolution laying down its negotiating position on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the years 2028 to 2034, following the proposals by the European Commission from last year. Read our statement to find out why the Resolution offers more ambition for Europe’s future, but not as much for Erasmus+.
European Youth Capital 2029: we know the 5 finalist cities
2026 belongs to Tromsø, it's the year where Northern Norway puts youth participation and creativity in centre stage. The spotlight will then move south to Parma in 2027, before landing in Podgorica in 2028. But what about 2029? The shortlisted cities are in and the race is officially on.