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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Young people take a blow in the European Commission’s proposal for the post-2027 Erasmus budget
Today, the European Commission unveiled its proposal for the EU’s long term budget 2028-2034 (the new “Multiannual Financial Framework”, or “MFF”) , including the new Erasmus+ programme
More Erasmus = More Europe
Affordable housing
Sky-rocketing rents, insecure rental contracts, surging house prices and a shortage of publicly owned homes paint a sad picture. Our housing system is broken and young people shouldn’t have to put up with it any longer!
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Outreach to 25 million young people
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Young people take a blow in the European Commission’s proposal for the post-2027 Erasmus budget
Today, the European Commission unveiled its proposal for the EU’s long term budget 2028-2034 (the new “Multiannual Financial Framework”, or “MFF”) , including the new Erasmus+ programme
Another step back for interns
Remember when the Commission tried to propose a ban on unpaid internships a year ago? Now, the Council just made that task a bit harder in another setback for interns. Read the article to find out how!
Reaction to the amendment to the EU Climate Law from European youth networks
We, European youth organisations, welcome the European Commission's formal proposal to amend the EU Climate Law to include a 2040 target of 90% net greenhouse gas emissions reductions following months of delays and speculation. Read our reaction to find out more!