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Meet our new Secretary General

Lublin in February ⎸ Things to do this winter in the European Youth Capital 2023
Get to know Lublin - the first Polish European Youth Capital! You might have not yet heard about this charming city which is the industrial and cultural centre for southeastern Poland, but hey - you will hear a lot more about Lublin during this year. Starting today.

Unpaid Internships cost youngsters over €1000 per month, deepening inequalities
New research reveals the financial, social and mental costs that unpaid interns must pay in order to enter the labour market.

Meet our new Board
The European Youth Forum's General Assembly elected a new Board for the years 2023-2024.

Lviv takes ‘European Youth Capital 2025’ title
The European Youth Forum awarded the title of ‘European Youth Capital 2025’ to Lviv, the largest city in western Ukraine. Lviv won the title hours after a Russian missile strike left the entire city without electricity and, possibly, without water supply.

Applications for the European Youth Capital 2026 are now open
Do you think your city has what it takes? Each year, one European city is given the opportunity to showcase its innovative ideas and projects done by, and for young people. The European Youth Capital title is bringing communities together since 2009, creating liveable city ecosystems for young people. Apply now to become the next European Youth Capital.