the latest from the youth forum
What's new? Check out the latest news, statements and more from the Youth Forum.
Don't leave it up to others to decide our future!
Struggling with rent? Feeling climate anxiety? These are our everyday battles and the European elections are our chance to fight for change! This is why we are joining forces with Sony Music, to get performing artists to share the message about the importance of voting and spread it to even more young people around Europe.
EU Day of Solidarity between Generations
Today, the European Day of Solidarity between Generations, initiated by AGE Platform Europe, marks its 15th edition with the public launch of the Declaration entitled "United Across Generations." This declaration, is drafted jointly by AGE Platform Europe and the European Youth Forum as part of the MEET Project.
New Fiscal Rules Agreed: What It Means for Young People in Europe
MEPs voted on new rules for public spending. These determine how much governments in the EU are allowed to spend on essential things like education, healthcare, transport, social security, unemployment benefits and climate action.
Join the European Youth Capital 2027 Focus Group
Do you have experience in fostering young people's participation in cities? Have you implemented European youth policies at a local level, or through the European Youth Capital title?
Yes to an EU legislation on Sustainable Resource Management
The undersigned NGOs, academics, think tanks, trade unions, and industries call for an EU legislation on Sustainable Resource Management. This collective endorsement reflects a shared commitment to address the core challenges driving global crises and to champion an EU that thrives within planetary boundaries.
Statement by the Board in reaction to the events at the closing plenary of LevelUP!
During our event, some audience members interrupted the planned agenda with shouts from the gallery. We protect free speech; we will not, however, tolerate any aggression against our participants.