the latest from the youth forum
What's new? Check out the latest news, statements and more from the Youth Forum.
EU Finance Ministers: Don’t fu** our future. FUND OUR FUTURE.
A coalition of NGOs and trade unions is calling on finance ministers to “FUND OUR FUTURE” ahead of key discussions by EU finance ministers on new fiscal rules.
Countdown to the European Youth Capital 2026: What do the finalists have to say?
The wait is almost over. With the nerve-wracking announcement of the European Youth Capital 2026 just around the corner, it's time to find out how the 5 finalists are doing. How are Izmir, Malaga, Sarajevo, Tromsø, and Vila do Conde preparing for the final stage of the selection journey?
Europe: frozen progress for young people in the past 10 years
New data published today by the European Youth Forum and the Social Progress Imperative find that Europe made very little progress since 2011 on youth rights and wellbeing, and no progress at all since 2018.
Board reaction to the terror attack in Israel
We condemn Hamas’ terrorist attack on civilians in strongest terms. We are also deeply worried about the scale of Israel’s military retaliation and the blockade. Our condemnation against all forms of violence, aggression and reprisals against the civilian population is absolute.
Response to European Commission repeats call for a post-growth Europe
A coalition of international NGOs and academics respond to the European Commission with a fresh case for a post-growth Europe to realise a dignified life for all within planetary boundaries.
Young people deserve to #BeSeenBeHeard
The Body Shop and the European Youth Forum launch a petition calling on all European governments and the European Parliament to lower the voting age to 16 for all local, regional, national and European elections.