the latest from the youth forum
What's new? Check out the latest news, statements and more from the Youth Forum.
If all times are extraordinary, why make fiscal rules for ordinary times?
The EU is once again preparing to suspend its freshly reformed fiscal rules. At a recent Extraordinary Summit on Ukraine and European defence, EU leaders welcomed the idea of activating the national escape clause of the Stability and Growth Pact, allowing countries to ramp up military spending despite existing budget constraints.
Grant for Young Journalists & Content Creators @EYE2025!
Are you a storyteller? A young journalist or content creator eager to cover one of the most dynamic youth events in Europe? Do you belong to a youth or civil society organisation? Then this call is for you!
"This war has taught me a lot"
24 February 2025, marks three years since explosions shook Ukraine, yet this war has brought Ukrainians even closer. A striking example of this is Urban Camp, a youth centre that has become a symbol of cooperation between Lviv and Kharkiv.
Last Chance for the EU in the Western Balkans
Donald Trump’s shredding of USAID is about to hit much closer to home. Just as life-saving aid is at risk in Ukraine and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the freeze on US development aid has set off the alarm in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries.
New report measures the EU youth programme’s success, but not everyone benefits
A new report by the European Youth Forum measures the support of the European Commission’s Erasmus+ programme to youth civil society, while identifying critical barriers that prevent it from reaching its full potential. Read our press release to find out more!
Apply now: AU-EU Cooperation Grants for Youth-Led Projects
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Call for Proposals of the AU-EU Youth Action Lab! If you’re part of a youth-led organisation in the European Union (EU) or one of the 12 African Union (AU) countries listed below, this is your chance to secure funding for innovative projects tackling global challenges.