About: youth policy
European Youth conference under Bulgarian Presidency leaves sour aftertaste
Representatives of the European Youth Forum have expressed outrage at the way the EU Bulgarian Presidency organised an EU-sponsored youth event in Sofia last week, pointing out a perfunctory approach, mismanagement and inappropriate behaviour on the part of government officials.
2019 elections: The end of old-school ‘politics as usual’?
The countdown to the next European Parliament elections has begun. They are an opportunity to change the way we do politics in Europe, to become more inclusive, turn under-representation into equal representation and ultimately increase the trust in our political leaders. Will European political parties accept the challenge? Luis Alvarado writes.
European Solidarity Corps caught in contradictions
In September 2016, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker unexpectedly announced the creation of a European Solidarity Corps. A welcome proposal, but it has been hijacked for enhancing employability instead of focusing on personal development, writes Florian Sanden.
Debate: Youth policy in the European Union
At a time of crisis across Europe, how can young people keep their faith in the European project?
Youth organisations have role to play in tackling violent radicalisation
Europe needs to build communities, provide opportunities for youths and strengthen education efforts in order to overcome the threat of violent extremism, writes Tibor Navracsics. InfographicPromoted content
INFOGRAPHIC: Breaking the vicious circle for juvenile offenders
Foster care is an alternative response to juvenile offending, but only rarely used as part of juvenile justice systems in the EU.
Young translators compete for Commission crown
The 2015 edition of the European Commission-promoted Juvenes Translatores competition will focus on the European Year of Development. EURACTIV Italy reports.
Youth leader: ‘We need to stop internships replacing real jobs’
Internships should be a proper learning experience, with good supervision and guidance, says Johanna Nyman. It should also have a positive, supportive working environment with an opportunity for career development and – ideally - a job at the end of the internship.
In Juncker’s Commission youth loses out
Assigning the portfolio for Education to Tibor Navracsics is problematic, writes Peter Matjaši?.![Demonstration for quality internships, Brussels, 18 July 2014 [European Youth Forum]](https://www.euractiv.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/07/interns_not_slaves_youth_internship_jobs_credit-european-youth-forum_facebook.jpeg)
Youth groups warn Juncker about scrapping education commissioner
Commission President-elect Jean-Claude Juncker will make "a big mistake" if he does not give a commissioner responsibility for education, the European Youth Forum has warned.
#Happyvoting campaign sees MEPs dancing to attract young voters
A video showing MEPs dancing in the streets of Brussels, to the tune of Pharrell Williams' "Happy", was launched last month, in the hope of attracting young voters for the next European elections, in May.