the latest from the youth forum
What's new? Check out the latest news, statements and more from the Youth Forum.
Applications for the European Youth Capital 2026 are now open
Do you think your city has what it takes? Each year, one European city is given the opportunity to showcase its innovative ideas and projects done by, and for young people. The European Youth Capital title is bringing communities together since 2009, creating liveable city ecosystems for young people. Apply now to become the next European Youth Capital.
European Youth Capital 2025 finalists are nervous, excited and happy
Which city will be the European Youth Capital 2025? With the award ceremony in Tirana getting closer, excitement is increasing! Let's hear from the finalists to find out what they are up to.
What is happening in Fuenlabrada, Izmir, Lviv and Tromsø just a week before we get to know the winner?
not my COP of tea ⎸ COP27
How do you like your cup of tea? We like it green just as the COP27 should be. Is it really green though? The climate crisis is happening now and requires urgent action. But is limiting emissions going to be enough? Join us on our journey to COP27 and find out.
Open letter: The EU's economic rules must allow for the necessary spending on people and climate
Civil society, unions, think tanks and academics call for a new set of principles which aim at an economy that works for us all, scales up green public investment and promote human and planet wellbeing.
call us interns ⎸ film & networking night, 17 October
We want internships that pay. Meet the young people fighting back against unpaid work. It's us.
Are you one of us? Doesn't matter if you are an intern or not, come and join us for the film & networking night in Flagey on 17 October.
There are as many Martins in the European Parliament as MEPs under 30
The new analysis released on International Day of Democracy finds that the number of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) younger than 30 is equal to the number of parliamentarians named Martin - six each.