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Swiss National Youth Council (SAJV/CSAJ)

National Youth Council - Full members
SAJV is the umbrella organisation of around 60 youth organisations in Switzerland. It is promoting the interest of youth towards politics and the public. The focus topics for 2023-2026 are: Engaged youth, our future and inclusion.

Related news and publications

The Protection of Youth Freedom of Expression and Solidarity with Enes

Motion - 08/11/2025

In February 2026, the main trial of Enes Hocaoğulları — a Youth Delegate to the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe — will take place, following politically motivated charges related to his public statements delivered within an official Council of Europe setting.

On guaranteeing youth safety and rights in the digital world: a call for a balanced approach

Motion - 08/11/2025

European institutions, governments, and online platforms have worked to make social media safer, but some proposals risk undermining youth rights. Measures driven by fear may backfire, causing circumvention and harm. Young people could ultimately be worse off as a result.

Youth rights

UNited Europe: Strengthening the partnership between UN Youth Delegates and the European Youth Forum

Motion - 08/11/2025

United Nations Youth Delegates (UNYDs) and the European Youth Forum advocate for meaningful youth engagement in all policy areas. This motion supports enhancing coordination between UNYDs, YFJ, and European countries to amplify youth voices and ensure strong, unified impact in UN policymaking.

More Erasmus = More Europe

Non-EU European countries' inclusion in Erasmus+

Motion - 09/05/2025

As youth organisations, we highly appreciate the Erasmus+ programme. However, currently, many countries in Europe that share these principles do not fully benefit from the opportunities offered by Erasmus+.

formal and non-formal education

Application to associate willing non-EU European countries with Erasmus+

Motion - 21/04/2023 (Archive)

The General Assembly of the European Youth Forum approved a motion calling the European Union to support the re-association of Switzerland to the Erasmus+ programme and ensure that all European countries are granted access to the programme.