The 10th Provox campaign, entitled "Together for an Inclusive Society ," highlights a major issue: the social exclusion of young people in Europe. Today, a third of young people live in precarious situations, facing difficulties accessing social rights, decent working conditions, education, and healthcare. To address these challenges, the campaign aims to mobilize European and national stakeholders to build a more equitable and inclusive environment for everyone.
The 10th cycle of the EU Youth Dialogue , led by the Spanish, Belgian, and Hungarian presidencies, was based on consultations and European youth conferences. The results of this cycle are incorporated into proposals stemming from exchanges with young people, thus contributing to the development of European policies.
The culmination of this campaign coincides with the drafting of final recommendations and the adoption of a resolution based on the conclusions of the Council of Ministers , taking into account the results of the European Youth Conferences and the contributions of young French and European people. The initiative is structured around European Youth Goal #3: creating inclusive societies.
Emphasis was placed on the mental well-being of young people and the need to develop inclusive non-formal and informal learning environments . To strengthen this approach, six recommendations and 34 implementation measures were formulated, aimed at promoting solutions tailored to the most disadvantaged young people, particularly those living in rural and remote areas.
These measures include promoting affordable housing, improving financial literacy among young people, and establishing quality, affordable, and youth-centered mental health support systems. Other actions include strengthening collaboration between formal, non-formal, and informal education; raising awareness of alternative employment pathways such as remote work and innovative agricultural practices; and promoting dialogue on mental well-being in rural areas.
The evaluation of the EU Youth Dialogue highlighted its effectiveness in engaging disadvantaged young people. However, it also highlighted the need to reach out to more young people not in employment, education or training (NEET), as well as those from rural and remote areas, in order to ensure better representation in decision-making processes.
The European Union's Youth Strategy 2019-2027 prioritizes strengthening young people's participation in decision-making processes . The EU Youth Dialogue aims to include young people from all backgrounds, particularly those from rural areas, to ensure fairer and more inclusive representation.
