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Ending Precarity – Towards Quality Employment and Strong Protection for Young People in Europe
Across Europe, young people face uncertainty in quality employment, affordable housing and participation. They are disproportionately affected by precarious work, temporary contracts, unpaid internships and in-work poverty, alongside rising rents and the housing crisis. Read the motion to find out more.
Recognising the Human Right to a Safe, Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment
Humanity faces an unprecedented environmental crisis. Human rights and environmental protection are deeply linked, with a healthy and sustainable environment now formally recognised by the UN as a universal right and fundamental to the enjoyment of human rights.
Mitigating AI threats
Artificial Intelligence enables computers to perform human-like tasks and generative AI can create new content. But technology is never neutral: AI brings risks for the environment and safety, making it vital that these technologies align with our values. Read the motion to find out more.
Together with the youth of Serbia against escalating repression and youth rights violations
Youth rights in Serbia are under sustained attack, with peaceful youth mobilisation met by repression since November 2024. This reflects democratic backsliding, weakened youth participation and security, and tests Europe’s commitment to human rights, rule of law and democracy. Read the motion to find out more.
AI is already in Schools. Now What? A necessary change in European education
Artificial intelligence has already transformed education across Europe, with young people widely using generative AI tools. Yet schools have largely failed to respond, while AI’s impacts on environment, mental health, media and society remain underdiscussed.
Reclaiming Our Future: Youth at the Heart of Pension Systems
Pension systems are long-term social contracts that will shape the lives of today’s young people. Yet, young people remain largely excluded from these discussions, despite having the greatest long-term stake. Read the motion to find out more.