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Joint statement on the deepening democratic crisis and the systematic suppression of youth-led mobilisation in Türkiye
The recent detention and arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and his aides have triggered nationwide protests, underscoring the escalating democratic crisis in Türkiye. Read the full statement to find out more.
Joint Statement: A strong civic space needs strong youth organisations!
We, the European Youth Forum and the undersigned political parties’ youth organisations, strongly condemn the recent attacks on civil society organisations (CSOs) receiving EU funding.
If all times are extraordinary, why make fiscal rules for ordinary times?
The EU is once again preparing to suspend its freshly reformed fiscal rules. At a recent Extraordinary Summit on Ukraine and European defence, EU leaders welcomed the idea of activating the national escape clause of the Stability and Growth Pact, allowing countries to ramp up military spending despite existing budget constraints.
Grant for Young Journalists & Content Creators @EYE2025!
Are you a storyteller? A young journalist or content creator eager to cover one of the most dynamic youth events in Europe? Do you belong to a youth or civil society organisation? Then this call is for you!
"This war has taught me a lot"
24 February 2025, marks three years since explosions shook Ukraine, yet this war has brought Ukrainians even closer. A striking example of this is Urban Camp, a youth centre that has become a symbol of cooperation between Lviv and Kharkiv.
Last Chance for the EU in the Western Balkans
Donald Trump’s shredding of USAID is about to hit much closer to home. Just as life-saving aid is at risk in Ukraine and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the freeze on US development aid has set off the alarm in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries.