The EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027 proves effective in addressing young people's concerns

Viimati uuendatud Reede, 12/04/2024

Is the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027 still effective? An evaluation shows that the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027 proves effective in addressing young people’s concerns.

The EU Youth Strategy aims to encourage young people to participate in democratic life; support social and civic engagement; ensure that all young people have the resources they need to play an active part in society. This evaluation shows that this strategy is still very relevant today. It has influenced youth-related policies positively and supports youth organisations and practitioners. However, there’s room for improvement, especially in addressing challenges like the cost of living, housing, mental health, and digitalisation. 

To enhance its impact, the Commission will: 

• Further accelerate youth mainstreaming, by enhancing the youth perspective in all relevant policies. The EU Youth Coordinator faciltates this effort. The Commission is taking the first steps towards a 'youth check' in EU policymaking. Member States are encouraged to appoint their own youth coordinators, to integrate youth perspectives into national policymaking.

• Intensify efforts on youth participation, especially by strengthening communication and outreach for the EU Youth Dialogue. This also includes a clearer way to channel recommendations from the EU Youth Dialogue to policymakers, and to inform participants and stakeholders about the follow-up at EU and national levels. 

• Increase engagement with stakeholders, by setting up a Youth Stakeholder’s platform, with a first meeting in autumn 2024.

Looking forward, the Commission, in cooperation with Member States, will prepare for the last stretch of the current Strategy and start discussions on the next EU Youth Strategy post 2027. Young people and stakeholders will be involved in the process of shaping a future where young people have a strong say in areas of their concern. Stay tuned for updates on the European Youth Portal. 

Learn more about the Commission’s interim evaluation of the EU Youth Strategy and about the achievements of the European Year of Youth 2022 and the new Commission proposals.