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European Parliament Youth Dialogue
Drawing from our successful relationship with the Council of the European Union, we now wish to build a long-lasting and fruitful collaboration between the youth and the European Parliament.
WHAT IS THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT YOUTH DIALOGUE?
The European Parliament Youth Dialogue aims to strengthen relations between young citizens in the EU and their representatives, by giving multiple opportunities during the year to interact and discuss key policies. Young people from all over Europe will be invited to give their opinions and to participate in events with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and high-level speakers. MEPs will have the opportunity to explain the key issues at stake for each topic and how they legislate. They will also get inputs from young people before, during, and after the event.
Participating
Political Groups
The Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) is the leading centre-left political group in the European Parliament. S&D stands for social justice, jobs and growth, sustainable development, financial market reform, human rights and an inclusive European society to create a better future for everyone.
The Left in the European Parliament – GUE/NGL brings together left-wing MEPs in the European Parliament and stands up for workers, environment, feminism, peace & human rights. What unites us is the vision of a socially equitable and sustainable Europe based on international solidarity.
The European People’s Party is centre-right and strives for a democratic, transparent and efficient Europe. The EPP Group is committed to creating a stronger and self-assured Europe, built at the service of its people. Our goal is to create a more competitive and democratic Europe, where people can build the life they want.
The Greens/European Free Alliance have been making a difference and fighting to make Europe the global leader in terms of climate and environmental protection, peace and social justice, fair globalisation, and in the fight for human rights, and self-determination.
Renew Europe thrives for a more prosperous Europe to the benefit of all Europeans. By investing in the talents of our citizens and unlocking the potential of Europe’s internal market. We strongly believe that economic growth, environmental sustainability, fair competition and responsibility go hand in hand. Our mission is to Renew Europe. Because Europe is our future and is well worth fighting for.
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WHY IS SUCH A DIALOGUE NECESSARY?
We truly believe that a Dialogue with the European Parliament would be very beneficial both for young people and for the relations the European Parliament is trying to build with them.
The European Parliament is the only directly elected institution at the European level and yet the youth is not directly associated with its work. As a directly elected institution it should also be mindful of young votes and the process of democratic engagement. Although the Parliament’s post 2019 elections report shows an increase in voter turnout among young people (below the age of 25), it is still the lowest turnout per age group. These numbers should prove to MEPs that not only engaging with youth is necessary, but that encouraging their vote is incredibly beneficiary. This European Parliament Youth Dialogue could serve as a powerful blueprint for consistent involvement of youth in European Parliament processes.
Furthermore, this dialogue would create a powerful platform to help youth engage with EU legislators which not only would allow more information on the works of the European Parliament to be shared with young people – emphasizing its role and how it functions- but it would also give a better youth perspective to the existing or future work of the Parliament.
Finally, this dialogue is necessary because it is now impossible to deny that young people have shown their interest in politics at a EU level and are asking for a more institutionalised dialogue platform – through climate strikes, or advocacy groups like ours. We hope you will find engaging with us as important as we believe it is to engage with you.