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Resolution on Quality Standards on Youth Policy

16/04/2016 (Archive)

The European Youth Forum understands youth policy as the set of policy measures aimed at supporting the development of young people in achieving their full potential. It covers different policy areas and involves a wide array of stakeholders, both institutional and non-institutional. The European Youth Forum believes in positive youth policy, which is based on the premise that every young person has its own competences and talents

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Protection of the rights of youth from minoritised national and linguistic groups in Europe in the context of rising extremism

Motion - 08/11/2025

The European Youth Forum emphasises that minority rights are human rights and a key measure of a healthy democracy. These values are increasingly under threat, highlighting the need to protect minorities to uphold open and democratic societies.

Youth rights

UNited Europe: Strengthening the partnership between UN Youth Delegates and the European Youth Forum

Motion - 08/11/2025

United Nations Youth Delegates (UNYDs) and the European Youth Forum advocate for meaningful youth engagement in all policy areas. This motion supports enhancing coordination between UNYDs, YFJ, and European countries to amplify youth voices and ensure strong, unified impact in UN policymaking.

Youth rights

A new architecture for youth social rights

Policy paper - 05/05/2025

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