YEYS 2026: Young People Must Be at the Heart of Shaping Europe’s Future
At the "Your Europe, Your Say!" event, participants put forward proposals to contribute to the EU's next strategy for young people.
Radio România Internațional, 25.03.2026, 17:44
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.” The event brought together almost 140 participants, including secondary school students and their teachers, as well as young adults involved with youth organizations. They reflected on how young people can engage in stronger democratic participation and inclusive dialogue through YEYS’ interactive workshops, networking activities, and collaborative discussions.
“At the EESC, we believe that young people must be at the heart of shaping Europe’s future,” stressed Séamus Boland, EESC President. Eugen Cojocariu from RRI briefly discussed this with Mr. Boland.
