EU Youth Programmes Unpacked: How Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Enable Youth Civic Space
This report explores how youth organisations experience the EU Youth Programmes—Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps—beyond the scope of the European Commission's mid-term evaluation. It offers a youth perspective on the ongoing discussions around the mid-term evaluation of EU funding programmes, focusing on how well these initiatives meet the needs of young people and the realities of youth civil society. By looking at the current implementation of these programmes, the report highlights key opportunities and challenges for youth-led organisations and their role in strengthening youth civic spaces, providing valuable insights for future programme negotiations and improvements.
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