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Asserting Space: Youth work through rights and recognition
This policy paper reaffirms the European Youth Forum’s commitment to strengthening youth work by embedding it in strategic frameworks, advocating for greater recognition and sustainable investment, and ensuring it is youth-led, rights-based, and central to shaping future European policies and programmes.
Youth Guarantee: How to support young people finding a pathway
The Youth Guarantee is the EU’s main youth employment policy. However, its impact is limited by poor outreach, skill mismatches, and low quality offers - issues that hit vulnerable young people the hardest. Read the paper to discover our proposal for converting it into a tool for real inclusion.
More than a roof
This paper sets out the European Youth Forum’s position on housing. Formed through extensive consultation with our member organisations it highlights the urgent need for action to address what, for many young people, increasingly feels like a never-ending housing crisis.
Principles for a Better Erasmus+ in the next Multiannual Financial Framework
Erasmus+ empowers youth, builds skills, jobs, and solidarity across Europe. To face rising challenges, we need to expand the programme and increase funding. A stronger Erasmus+ means a more democratic, inclusive, and resilient Europe for everyone.
EU Youth Programmes Unpacked: How Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Enable Youth Civic Space
This report maps the ways in which youth organisations and youth civil society organisations experience the Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps programmes. Read the report to find out more.
How to run your own campaign to lower the voting age: 10 Actions
Are you a member of a youth organisation planning a campaign to lower the voting age? Check out our 10 actions on how to run your own campaign to lower the voting age.