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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A year of courage: Thank you Lviv!
As the war remains ever present - nearly four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - Lviv’s year as European Youth Capital 2025 is about to come to an end. This has not been a regular European Youth Capital year. Read our article to find out more.
Youth Progress Index
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
The European Youth Forum in numbers
Over 100 members
Democratic elections every 2 years
Outreach to 25 million young people
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Our work is centred on what matters most to young people. Explore more below!
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A year of courage: Thank you Lviv!
As the war remains ever present - nearly four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - Lviv’s year as European Youth Capital 2025 is about to come to an end. This has not been a regular European Youth Capital year. Read our article to find out more.
Applications for the European Youth Capital 2029 are now open
Does your city have what it takes to become the next European Youth Capital? Each year, a European city is given the opportunity to showcase innovative ideas and projects done by, and for young people, improving youth participation across the continent. Apply now to become the next European Youth Capital.
COP30 Recap: youth perspective on progress and failures
We left COP30 disappointed after insufficient action on fossil fuels and sidelining of Indigenous voices. We found glimmers of hope we must build on, but that light at the end of the tunnel is very, very far away...