2024 EU-UK Youth Dialogue brings together 150 youth leaders

Ultima actualizare Joi, 05/12/2024

The 2024 EU-UK Youth Dialogue took place on 6-7 November at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Organised by the EU Delegation to the UK in partnership with LSE European Institute, the event brought together over 150 young leaders from across the UK and the EU to discuss how they can contribute to shape the future of EU-UK relations.

Engage – Empower – Connect

The EU-UK Youth Dialogue 2024 was held under the framework of the EU Youth Action Plan in External Action , which seeks to engage, empower, and connect young people globally. These principles are key to building partnerships that place youth at the forefront of addressing global challenges.

Youth at the heart of EU-UK relations

Young people in the UK remain at the centre of the EU-UK relationship. With over 12 million young people (18-30), youth is essential in building stronger connections between the UK and the EU. Programmes such as Erasmus+ and other cross-border opportunities were widely recognized as key tools for fostering cooperation and creating opportunities for young people from all backgrounds.

A major highlight of the first day was the 4th Meeting of the Network of European Affairs Societies, which brought together student societies from across the UK focusing on European affairs.

A separate session allowed participants to engage directly with representatives from the European Economic and Social Committee and the British Youth Council, discussing key issues facing young people today. 

In a further break-out lecture theatre, the British Council's "Stronger Together" Project, funded by the EU, held a workshop and the closing event of the project.

The second day of the Dialogue focused on Youth and the future of EU-UK Relations, highlighting challenges and the importance of youth engagement.

The 2024 EU-UK Youth Dialogue left a lasting impression, providing an unparalleled platform for young leaders to engage directly with policymakers and shape the future of EU-UK relations.