THE EUROPEAN YEAR OF YOUTH: DEMANDS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BERLIN SEMINAR 2022

The 22nd International Berlin Seminar took place from 12-15 May 2022.
40 young people from all over Europe came together to discuss EU accession perspectives for the Western Balkan countries and to formulate their demands for the European Year of Youth. Here are the results:

Institutions and participation

Impact Assessment of European policies and regulations on young people
Allocate a separate budget for youth programms and organisations

Youth Participation in the European Parliament
More civic education in schools
More financial support for youth grassroots activities Harmonisation of the educational framework in Europe
More financial support for regional initiatives in Third Countries

Social and cultural affairs

EU-Balkan educational programme for cross-cultural exchange
Expansion of volunteer services and exchange programmes (especially with Third Countries and different social groups) Ban unpaid internships

Regular Europe wide consultation about youth wellbeing European Civic Service
European Youth Card for travelling and cultural activities between 16 and 25

Sustainability issues

Easier access to cross-border train tickets in Europe through a central platform
Better train network and more connections in Europe Reduction of Waste in Europe and more responsibility for companies

More recycling and funds for research