YEYS 2026: Interview with Maria Hanževački, EESC Vice President for Communication

The proposals from YEYS will be reflected in the future EESC opinion on the next EU Youth Strategy.

Radio România Internațional, 25.03.2026, 17:49

The aim of the annual event “Your Europe, Your Say!” (YEYS), organized by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on 19–20 March in Brussels, was to explore the theme of “Meaningful Connections, Active Participation and Democratic Engagement.” Youth groups presented their proposals at the closing session of YEYS, which will be forwarded to the European Commission to inform its work on the next EU Youth Strategy, scheduled for publication in March 2027. They called on EU institutions to pay greater attention to their housing needs, the challenges of the digital sphere, and their potential in political and social life.

Maria Hanževački, EESC Vice President for Communication, has noted that the proposals from YEYS will be reflected in the future EESC opinion on the next EU Youth Strategy.