{"id":9543,"date":"2025-04-19T12:08:08","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T12:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pulse-z.eu\/youth-voices-matter-how-young-people-may-influence-decisions-in-brussels-2\/"},"modified":"2025-06-12T09:22:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T09:22:24","slug":"glosy-mlodych-maja-znaczenie-jak-mlodzi-ludzie-moga-wplywac-na-decyzje-w-brukseli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pulse-z.eu\/pl\/glosy-mlodych-maja-znaczenie-jak-mlodzi-ludzie-moga-wplywac-na-decyzje-w-brukseli\/","title":{"rendered":"G\u0142osy m\u0142odych maj\u0105 znaczenie: Jak m\u0142odzi ludzie mog\u0105 wp\u0142ywa\u0107 na decyzje w Brukseli"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The <\/span>Youth Policy Dialogues<\/span><\/a> are more than just talk. They\u2019re a direct line for young Europeans to engage with top EU officials, including European Commissioners, on policies shaping their future. It\u2019s about getting real answers from the people making the big decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s the deal with youth policy dialogues?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Youth Policy Dialogues are organised by each European Commissioner to directly involve young people in EU policy discussions. President Ursula von der Leyen mandated that all Commissioners hold these dialogues within their first 100 days, emphasizing their importance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Following a successful initial implementation, these dialogues are now an annual event, providing a consistent platform for young people to actively participate in shaping EU policies. The European Commission is committed to ensuring that young people have the opportunity to influence policy, drive change, and contribute to a fairer future.<\/span><\/p>\n

To back this up, the Commission is rolling out a strategy for intergenerational justice – a framework that makes sure policies are future-proof. They\u2019re also introducing a \u201cyouth check\u201d to assess how EU decisions impact young people before they become law.<\/span><\/p>\n

New initiatives: More power to young people<\/span><\/h3>\n

President von der Leyen also announced a Youth Advisory Board<\/span>, designed to:<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u2705 Keep EU leaders in check on youth issues,<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u2705 Make sure policies reflect <\/span>real<\/span> youth concerns,<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u2705 Give young people an <\/span>official role in EU decision-making.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the EU is tackling one of Gen Z\u2019s biggest concerns: online safety. From screen time addiction to cyberbullying, a new EU action plan is in the works to make digital spaces safer.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the European Year of Youth 2022, each European Commissioner invited 12\u201315 young people to Brussels for deep-dive discussions on major policies. These weren\u2019t PR stunts\u2014attendees got to:<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Ask direct, unfiltered questions,<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Pitch ideas and policy changes,<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Speak on live-streamed debates with thousands tuning in.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    And here\u2019s the best part – EU leaders actually listened. Many Commissioners incorporated youth proposals into their legislative work.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Are the Dialogues worth It? The stats say yes<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Post-event surveys show young people see real value in these talks:<\/span>
    \n<\/span> \ud83d\udcca 95% were happy with how the events were run,<\/span>
    \n<\/span> \ud83d\udcca 82% rated the content as solid or excellent,<\/span>
    \n<\/span> \ud83d\udcca 89% loved the interactive format,<\/span>
    \n<\/span> \ud83d\udcca 88% saw networking as a major win,<\/span>
    \n<\/span> \ud83d\udcca 60% found them environmentally responsible (a nice bonus).<\/span><\/p>\n

    Live-streams hit 7,000+ views, with peak engagement at 1,000+ simultaneous viewers.<\/span><\/p>\n

    What\u2019s next?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    The EU isn\u2019t stopping here. The <\/span>Youth Policy Dialogues are now an annual event, ensuring Gen Z has a permanent say in shaping the EU\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

    At European Youth Week 2024, Vice-President Margaritis Schinas and Commissioner Iliana Ivanova hosted another round of discussions, proving that these conversations aren\u2019t just one-offs.<\/p>\n

    This isn\u2019t about \u201cyouth engagement\u201d as a slogan\u2014it\u2019s about real change. Young Europeans aren\u2019t just being heard; they\u2019re shaping policy. \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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