Key principles for the new framework for European cooperation in the youth field

The current framework for European cooperation in the youth field1 was adopted in 2002, when EU Member States agreed upon a resolution establishing both the framework itself and the Open Method of Coordination in the youth field. Since then, the landscape has greatly evolved, as new initiatives have been taken and policies developed further. Hence, an initial evaluation of the current framework, to assess its outcomes and to acknowledge developments, is necessary in order to make the best proposal for the next cycle. Thus complementing the thorough analysis of the evaluation of the OMC and the framework provided in the respective shadow report, the European Youth Forum intends to suggest key principles to guide the definition of the new framework.

Adopted at the General Assembly, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 13-15 November 2008.