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Strengthening European Train Travel to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Increase Young People's Mobility
Transport makes up about a quarter of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions and harms the environment. This motion advances the European Youth Forum’s goals on sustainability, inclusion, and participation by calling for greener, fairer, and more accessible transport policies.
Youth and Future Generations as a focus of the successor to NextGenerationEU
Europe faces an urgent need to secure massive investments for a fair and sustainable transition. Young people have consistently led the call for climate action and social justice: our future depends on decisions made today.
Intergenerational Fairness
An intergenerationally fair world means placing young people’s realities, rights and ideas at the heart of every decision—today and for the generations to come. As Ursula von der Leyen affirmed in September 2024, “Intergenerational fairness is a cross-cutting topic – it affects all of us, but especially young people.” Read the policy paper to find out how to turn that vision into reality.
Mainstreaming Young People in the Next Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-34
To support young people comprehensively, the EU must extend focus beyond Erasmus+ and ensure broader policies benefit young people and youth organisations. A youth-focused policy for future programmes, accessible architecture, and youth engagement in shaping the next MFF are essential.
Appeal to the European Union: Stand Against Repression and Violation of Fundamental Rights in Serbia
Repression in Serbia has intensified since the Novi Sad tragedy in Nov 2024. Over 1600 protests have erupted, with 325,000 marching on Mar 15, 2025. Young people demand accountability, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights. Read the motion to find out what we're calling for.
Urgent motion on deepening democratic crisis and the systematic suppression of youth-led mobilisation in Türkiye
In recent months, Türkiye has seen a sharp rise in authoritarianism, threatening democracy, rights, and rule of law. Youth-led movements face arrests, censorship, and violence. Read the urgent motion to find out more about the situation and learn about our key demands.