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Release Enes Hocaoğulları! Youth activism and freedom of expression should never be punished
The European Youth Forum and the National Youth Council of Türkiye (GoFor) unequivocally condemn the arrest of Enes Hocaoğulları, LGBTI+ activist and Youth Delegate to the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe.
Fighting for Our Voice: The SDGs and Youth Rights in an Era of Shrinking Civic Space and Multilateral Crisis
In a time of economic, ecological, and democratic crisis, young people are being systematically sidelined, even as governments recommit to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Building Bridges: How young Ukrainians are redefining European connection
Nowadays, bridges between countries are more than just road structures. They often serve as a metaphor for connection, exchange and understanding. And it's precisely these kinds of bridges that Lviv, the European Youth Capital 2025, is actively building today.
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!