European Youth Forum launches European Election campaign that calls on MEP candidates to make a 'Pledge to Youth'

On 15 October, the European Youth Forum launched its European election campaign with a panel debate on 'Youth and the European Elections' held at the European Parliament. The debate featured contributions from high-level MEPs such as Doris Pack MEP, chairwoman of the European Parliament’s Culture and Education Committee and European Movement International President Jo Leinen. The Forum’s Election campaign is based around 'Pledges to Youth' which MEP candidates are invited to sign.

The panel discussion highlighted areas such as young people’s attitudes to Europe and what the EU can do to invest in young people and defeat unemployment. The Youth Forum’s campaign, entitled 'LoveYouthFuture', highlights solutions for Europe in many of these areas.

Youth Forum President Peter Matjašič said: “The LoveYouthFuture Pledges demonstrate how the EU can engage with young people through, for example, more youth rights, protections for young people, quality education and a more ambitious youth guarantee. We urge all MEP candidates and parties to make their Pledge to Youth”.

MEP candidates can sign the Pledges online at www.loveyouthfuture.eu. Candidates who commit to a majority of the Pledges will receive a logo 'My Pledge to Youth' for use in their campaign.

The European Youth Forum (YFJ) is the platform of youth organisations in Europe. Independent, democratic and youth-led, it represents 99 National Youth Councils and International Youth Organisations from across the continent. The Forum works to empower young people to participate actively in society to improve their own lives, by representing and advocating their needs and interests and those of their organisations towards the European Institutions, the Council of Europe and the United Nations.

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