Today, the Commission launched the call for proposals under the European Solidarity Corps for 2023. The European Solidarity Corps is an EU programme for young people who wish to engage in solidarity activities in various areas ranging from helping disadvantaged people to contributing to health and environmental action, across the EU and beyond. Building on the European Year […]
EUteens4Green
The call for proposals, launched under the “EUTeens4Green- A new Generation of Young Ambassadors for a just inclusive Transition” project, offers financial support of up to €10,000 to young people aged 15-24 (individuals, groups of youngsters, or youth associations) willing to run actions in their community to increase the participation of people affected by the shift to […]
Your Europe, Your Say (YEYS)
The European Economic and Social Committee is organising the 14th edition of “Your Europe, Your Say” A simulated youth plenary session allowing secondary school pupils from any EU Member State and from the official EU candidates countries (Albania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye and Ukraine) to learn about the EESC and its role, and to exchange views and propose recommendations […]
European Youth Event 2023
Every two years, the European Youth Event (EYE) brings together thousands of young people from all over the European Union and the world to shape and share their ideas on the future of Europe. Young people from 16 to 30 years old will be able to interact, inspire each other and exchange their views with […]
European Youth Foundation – Grants
The European Youth Foundation (EYF) is a fund established by the Council of Europe to provide financial support for European youth activities. It aims to encourage co-operation amongst young people in Europe by providing financial support to youth activities. It concerns activities, which serve the promotion of peace, understanding and co-operation in a spirit of […]
European Year of Youth 2022: EU adopts first Action Plan to strengthen dialogue with young people worldwide
The Commission and the High Representative adopted the Youth Action Plan in the European Union external action for 2022-2027, the first-ever policy framework for a strategic partnership with young people around the world to build a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable future. It will help deliver on international commitments, such as the United Nation’s 2030 […]
The NEET rate within the EU and its Member States 2021
Today young people are changing jobs more frequently and it takes a longer time to get established on the labour market. Therefore, it is important to make sure that the transition from education to work is smooth and also highlight the risks of being neither in employment nor in education or training. There are risks, […]
Erasmus+Mobility Project for Young People – Youth Exchanges
Erasmus+Mobility Project for Young People – Youth Exchanges Under this action, organisations and informal groups of young people can receive support to carry out projects bringing together young people from different countries to exchange and learn outside their formal educational system. Erasmus+ supports non-formal learning mobility of young people in the form of Youth Exchanges, […]
Employment: Commission report shows young people most affected by job losses due to economic impact of COVID-19
Today, the Commission published its Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) review 2022. Amongst other findings, the report shows young people were among the most negatively affected by job losses during the economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. It also shows that the recovery was slower for them than for other age groups. Possible […]