the latest from the youth forum
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![European Culture and Education can’t be left to the hands of Eurosceptics!](https://www.youthforum.org/files/_660x371_crop_center-center_82_line/EYF-2024_DIETER-VANFRAECHEM_Day-1_304-2.jpg 660w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_1320x742_crop_center-center_61_line/EYF-2024_DIETER-VANFRAECHEM_Day-1_304-2.jpg 1320w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_440x247_crop_center-center_82_line/EYF-2024_DIETER-VANFRAECHEM_Day-1_304-2.jpg 440w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_880x495_crop_center-center_61_line/EYF-2024_DIETER-VANFRAECHEM_Day-1_304-2.jpg 880w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_375x210_crop_center-center_60_line/EYF-2024_DIETER-VANFRAECHEM_Day-1_304-2.jpg 375w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_750x421_crop_center-center_45_line/EYF-2024_DIETER-VANFRAECHEM_Day-1_304-2.jpg 750w)
European Culture and Education can’t be left to the hands of Eurosceptics!
Block anti-democratic forces across the political spectrum from holding essential and influential positions in the European Parliament.
![Meet our new Board!](https://www.youthforum.org/files/_660x371_crop_center-center_82_line/DSC01898-2.jpg 660w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_1320x742_crop_center-center_61_line/DSC01898-2.jpg 1320w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_440x247_crop_center-center_82_line/DSC01898-2.jpg 440w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_880x495_crop_center-center_61_line/DSC01898-2.jpg 880w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_375x210_crop_center-center_60_line/DSC01898-2.jpg 375w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_750x421_crop_center-center_45_line/DSC01898-2.jpg 750w)
Meet our new Board!
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European Commission commits to a “Youth Check”
📢 We have big news to share! On 10 January 2024, the European Commission announced that they will be implementing a “Youth Check”. This new announcement is part of the legacy of the European Year of Youth 2022.
![](https://www.youthforum.org/files/_660x371_crop_center-center_82_line/Erasmus-coalition_budget-cuts-reaction.png 660w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_1320x742_crop_center-center_61_line/Erasmus-coalition_budget-cuts-reaction.png 1320w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_440x247_crop_center-center_82_line/Erasmus-coalition_budget-cuts-reaction.png 440w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_880x495_crop_center-center_61_line/Erasmus-coalition_budget-cuts-reaction.png 880w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_375x210_crop_center-center_60_line/Erasmus-coalition_budget-cuts-reaction.png 375w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_750x421_crop_center-center_45_line/Erasmus-coalition_budget-cuts-reaction.png 750w)
Erasmus+ Coalition: Reaction on leaked proposal to cut the 2025-2027 Erasmus+ budget
Check our detailed position regarding proposed cuts to Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe.
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Joint Statement: Let’s get more young people into the next European Parliament
50% of the world's population is under 30 years old. But globally only 2.91% of the world’s parliamentarians are under 30. Mapped onto 365 days, 10 January is the last day young voices are represented in parliaments around the world. That is why the United Nations have dubbed this day the #NoSayDay.
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#COP28: Time for a new climate narrative 🌍✨
As everyone tunes into COP28, it's not just another climate summit—it's our moment to shift the conversation and focus on issues that are usually left in the shadows. While we talk a lot about decarbonisation and green economies, there's a key part we’re missing from the puzzle: our consumption habits.
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Applications for the European Youth Capital 2027 are now open
Does your city have what it takes to become the next European Youth Capital? Each year, a European city is given the opportunity to showcase innovative ideas and projects done by, and for young people, improving youth participation across the continent. Apply now to become the next European Youth Capital.
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all we need is less ⎸ COP28
All We Need Is Less! 🌍🌟 We need to use less stuff and be kind to our planet! Dive into our journey to COP28 in Dubai, showing everyone how important it is to stop using too much and start protecting our world 🌿🌟