Sittings · Document
OPINION (2025/2115(INI)) 2026-06-03
On the implementation of the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs · Rapporteur: Maravillas Abadía Jover
AMENDMENTS
The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs submits the following to the Committee on Culture and Education, as the committee responsible:
Amendment 1
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1296/20131a, 1a OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1057/oj. |
Amendment 2
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility1a, 1a OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/241/oj. |
Amendment 3
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to the 2025 European Semester Autumn Package, and the Commission communication of 15 November 2025 entitled ‘European Semester – Autumn Package Delivering on the Competitiveness Compass: pushing forward with reforms and investments’(COM(2025)0955), |
Amendment 4
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to the Joint Employment Report 2026 by the Commission and the Council, |
Amendment 5
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to the Commission communication of 4 December 2025 entitled ‘Quality Jobs Roadmap’ (COM(2025)0944), |
Amendment 6
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 e (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to the Commission’s union of skills initiative, |
Amendment 7
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 f (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to Special Report 10/2024 of the European Court of Auditors entitled ‘The recognition of professional qualifications in the EU – An essential mechanism, but used sparsely and inconsistently’, |
Amendment 8
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to the Commission communication of 9 December 2021 entitled ‘Building an economy that works for people: an action plan for the social economy’ (COM(2021)0778), |
Amendment 9
Motion for a resolution
Citation 33 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to the report by Enrico Letta of April 2024 entitled ‘Much more than a market’, commissioned by the European Council, |
Amendment 10
Motion for a resolution
Citation 33 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to the report by Mario Draghi of September 2024 entitled ‘The future of European competitiveness’, |
Amendment 11
Motion for a resolution
Citation 68 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to the Council conclusions of 20 May 2014 on promoting youth entrepreneurship to foster social inclusion of young people, |
Amendment 12
Motion for a resolution
Citation 68 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to the joint communication from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of 26 March 2025 entitled ‘European Preparedness Union Strategy’ (JOIN(2025)0130), |
Amendment 13
Motion for a resolution
Citation 68 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to the report by Special Adviser Sauli Niinisto of 30 October 2024 entitled ‘Safer Together: Strengthening Europe’s Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness’, |
Amendment 14
Motion for a resolution
Citation 70 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to the European Youth Goals, as endorsed in the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027, |
Amendment 15
Motion for a resolution
Citation 70 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to its resolution of 17 February 2022 on empowering European youth: post-pandemic employment and social recovery1a, 1a OJ C 342, 6.9.2022, p. 265. |
Amendment 16
Motion for a resolution
Citation 70 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to the Commission study on discrimination on the grounds of age in the EU, published in November 2025, |
Amendment 17
Motion for a resolution
Citation 70 d (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to the Commission communication of 5 March 2026 entitled ‘Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness’ (COM(2026)0110), |
Amendment 18
Motion for a resolution
Citation 70 e (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to Eurostat indicators on youth unemployment and young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs), |
Amendment 19
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| A. whereas since its adoption, the EU Youth Strategy (EUYS) has had to adapt to major crises, which, combined with pre-existing challenges such as youth unemployment, mental health concerns, environmental sustainability and rural-urban disparities, have shaped the opportunities and constraints faced by the 73 million young EU citizens; | A. whereas since its adoption, the EU Youth Strategy (EUYS) has had to adapt to major crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability and geopolitical tensions, which, combined with pre-existing challenges such as youth unemployment, housing affordability, mental health concerns, environmental sustainability, the use of AI tools reshaping education, work and social interactions among young people, rural-urban disparities, and uneven access to quality education and training, have shaped the opportunities and constraints faced by the 73 million young EU citizens; |
Amendment 20
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| B. whereas the EUYS has provided a valuable framework for youth policy, but its effectiveness depends heavily on Member State implementation and on its capacity to reach young people, remain inclusive and diverse, and enable them to participate actively in its creation and implementation; | B. whereas the implementation of the EUYS varies significantly between Member States, resulting in uneven outcomes for young people across the EU and underfunding; whereas, while the EUYS has provided a valuable framework for youth policy, its effectiveness depends on the ability to respond to local realities and on Member States’ commitment to coherent and adequate implementation, its capacity to reach all young people and enable their participation in its design and implementation and being able to ensure ownership and inclusion; |
Amendment 21
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| C. whereas the European Year of Youth 2022 (EYY2022) and its legacy showed appreciation for young people and highlighted their importance as drivers of a shared European future; | C. whereas the European Year of Youth 2022 (EYY2022) and its legacy showed political recognition of young people’s central role in our societies and highlighted their importance as drivers of a shared European future; |
Amendment 22
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Ca. whereas youth policy should be recognised not only as a social priority, but as a strategic investment in the EU’s human capital, competitiveness and long-term economic resilience, leading to enhanced social cohesion, improved living conditions, well-being and intergenerational solidarity in the EU; |
Amendment 23
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Cb. whereas the EUYS is not yet sufficiently embedded in broader EU policy frameworks, including economic governance and employment coordination mechanisms; whereas its effective implementation requires youth mainstreaming within institutional processes, including the European Semester, through clearer objectives and improved data collection by Member States and stronger comparative analysis, in order to ensure policy coherence on employment, skills, housing, inclusion and accountability, and to deliver tangible impacts for young people; |
Amendment 24
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Da. whereas young people are directly affected by the twin transitions and should be provided with the knowledge, skills and opportunities necessary to actively contribute to innovation, competitiveness, productivity, economic growth and the sustainable development of the economy, as well as to benefit from labour market opportunities and participate actively in society; |
Amendment 25
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| E. whereas the Commission has not consistently implemented the ‘youth check’, despite its commitment to do so as a key action of the legacy of the EYY2022 and a major step towards ensuring that a youth perspective and the impact on young people are factored into youth-relevant EU policies and initiatives; | E. whereas the Commission has not systematically implemented the ‘youth check’, despite its commitment to do so as part of the legacy of the EYY2022; whereas such a mechanism should be applied to ensure that youth perspectives are fully considered in relevant EU policies, including measures in the area of employment and social policies, without creating unnecessary administrative burdens; |
Amendment 26
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| F. whereas the persistent disparities between and within Member States, particularly between urban centres and rural areas, limit young people’s access to quality education, employment, cultural engagement and basic infrastructure; | F. whereas the persistent disparities between and within Member States, particularly between urban centres and rural and remote areas, limit young people’s access to quality education, affordable housing, healthcare services, employment, culture and basic infrastructure; whereas these imbalances can contribute to depopulation and brain drain, especially in less developed regions; |
Amendment 27
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Fa. whereas Europe is facing serious demographic challenges, and whereas demographic change, economic transformation, as well as the digital and ecological transitions, require strengthening intergenerational solidarity in order to ensure the sustainability of pensions, the welfare state and social protection systems; |
Amendment 28
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Fb. whereas an intergenerational approach to youth participation and inclusion is essential in order to foster cooperation, solidarity and dialogue between older and younger people; whereas such an approach should promote intergenerational fairness in policymaking, including through the assessment of the long-term impacts of public decisions, and ensure the systematic, structured and outcome-oriented engagement and participation of young people in decision-making processes, avoiding symbolic consultation processes; whereas it is crucial to address age-based inequalities, particularly those affecting young people, and to guarantee that all generations enjoy equal opportunities and access to essential services, including education, housing, healthcare, social protection and high-quality, inclusive employment; |
Amendment 29
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| G. whereas youth organisations play an essential role in supporting youth participation across Member States; | G. whereas youth organisations play an essential role in supporting youth participation across Member States, fostering civic engagement and social inclusion and serving as vital bridges between young people and policymakers, and in fostering civic responsibility, social cohesion, democratic engagement and respect for EU values; |
Amendment 30
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| H. whereas social isolation, online extremist content and mental health challenges are key drivers of radicalisation; whereas these challenges can be addressed through formal and non-formal education, volunteering, intercultural dialogue and youth participation; | H. whereas social isolation, online extremist and addictive content and mental health challenges are key drivers of radicalisation; whereas these challenges can be addressed through formal and non-formal education, volunteering, intercultural dialogue, youth participation, sport and arts; |
Amendment 31
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| H. whereas social isolation, online extremist content and mental health challenges are key drivers of radicalisation; whereas these challenges can be addressed through formal and non-formal education, volunteering, intercultural dialogue and youth participation; | H. whereas social isolation, the addictive design of online platforms and tools, online extremist content, political distrust, polarised public discourse, disinformation campaigns, and mental health challenges are key drivers of radicalisation; whereas these challenges can be addressed through formal and non-formal education, volunteering, intercultural dialogue and youth participation, and the robust enforcement of the Digital Services Act1a to counter the algorithmic amplification of extremist content and behaviours; 1a Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on a Single Market For Digital Services and amending Directive 2000/31/EC (Digital Services Act) (OJ L 277, 27.10.2022, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/2065/oj). |
Amendment 32
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| I. whereas rural youth and young people with fewer opportunities still face barriers to participation; | I. whereas rural youth and young people coming from all vulnerable groups, such as NEETs, Roma and Travellers, people experiencing homelessness, LGBTQIA+ individuals, migrants, persons with disabilities, people facing chronic diseases and addiction, as well as informal carers and single parents, still face significant barriers to participation; |
Amendment 33
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Ia. whereas young people with disabilities face structural barriers in accessing quality education, training and employment and therefore require enhanced support to ensure equal opportunities, skills development and meaningful labour market participation; |
Amendment 34
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| J. [EMPL] | J. whereas greater coordination between the EUYS and relevant EU funding instruments, including Erasmus+, the European Social Fund Plus and the Recovery and Resilience Facility, is necessary to maximise the strategy’s impact, added value and complementarity; whereas the effectiveness of these instruments largely depends on Member States’ capacity to design coherent policies, aligned with their objectives, including measures related to the Reinforced Youth Guarantee, and to ensure their timely and effective absorption; whereas such coordination should contribute to addressing the high rates of youth unemployment and structural barriers facing young people, with a view to sustainably reducing the number of NEETs, in particular those facing social exclusion and those in vulnerable situations; |
Amendment 35
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Ja. whereas youth inclusion policies should focus on ensuring access to quality education, quality employment opportunities, and fair labour mobility and entrepreneurship, enabling young people to actively contribute to their communities and the EU’s economic and social development; |
Amendment 36
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Jb. whereas youth entrepreneurship is an effective way to promote quality youth employment, skills development and social inclusion, as well as to stimulate innovation and competitiveness; |
Amendment 37
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| L. whereas equal access to quality education is a prerequisite for social justice, upward social mobility, democratic participation and sustainable economic development; whereas financial barriers continue to exclude many young people from education and training across the Union; whereas the growing shortage of qualified teachers and educational staff in many Member States undermines the quality, accessibility and inclusiveness of education systems; | L. whereas equal access to quality education is a prerequisite for social cohesion and upward social mobility, democratic participation and sustainable economic development; whereas financial barriers continue to exclude many young people, particularly those from vulnerable groups, from education and training across the Union; whereas the growing shortage of qualified teachers and educational staff in many Member States undermines the quality, accessibility and inclusiveness of education systems; whereas qualified teachers and educational staff are essential to reducing social inequalities, closing learning and training gaps, combating brain drain and fostering EU excellence in education, in order to reinforce the EU’s long-term competitiveness; whereas strengthening the teaching profession requires adequate recognition, decent pay, better working conditions and support across diverse education models, while fully respecting national competences; |
Amendment 38
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| La. whereas high-quality education and training systems across the EU play a central role in fostering EU values, including democracy, inclusiveness and diversity, and improving young people’s long-term labour market opportunities; whereas this requires in-depth analysis, investment and reforms in order to improve literacy and numeracy, address skills gaps, enhance excellence, tackle early school leaving and improve long-term outcomes for young people; |
Amendment 39
Motion for a resolution
Recital L b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Lb. whereas strengthening the link between education and training systems and labour market needs is essential to reduce skills mismatches, enhance youth employability and support the EU’s competitiveness and economic growth; |
Amendment 40
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| M. whereas citizenship education strengthens understanding of civic concepts and institutions and develops the skills needed to analyse issues and participate in society in an informed way; | M. whereas citizenship education strengthens understanding of civic concepts and institutions and develops the skills needed to analyse issues and participate in society in an informed way, equipping young people to critically assess fake news, exposure to harmful and violent online content, and disinformation campaigns that disproportionately undermine the EU’s values and democratic resilience; |
Amendment 41
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| N. whereas non-formal and informal education, including volunteering, youth work, civic engagement and grassroots initiatives, are a key instrument for young people; whereas volunteering, youth work and other forms of non-formal education are valuable components of lifelong learning, contributing to employability, civic engagement and personal development; | N. whereas education and training pathways should be better aligned with labour market needs, enabling young people to acquire relevant skills, including online, and facilitating smoother transitions into quality employment and improved labour market opportunities; whereas competencies acquired through formal, non-formal and informal learning, including through sports, should be properly recognised and valued for professional and career development purposes and to foster solidarity, territorial cohesion and a culture of community; |
Amendment 42
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Na. whereas it is essential to strengthen the link between educational institutions, social partners and other labour market stakeholders in order to ensure that curricula are up to date; whereas sufficient investment is needed to ensure adequate learning environments, improve skills, enhance youth labour market opportunities and support sustainable growth; |
Amendment 43
Motion for a resolution
Recital N b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Nb. whereas topics related to preparedness should be included in the training programmes of educational staff and teachers, as well as in school curricula, including through the European School Education Platform and the European Youth Portal and the Learning Portal, in order to raise awareness among young people of disaster risks and to foster prevention; |
Amendment 44
Motion for a resolution
Recital N c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Nc. whereas volunteering and exchange opportunities in the field of preparedness, through EU youth programmes such as the European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ programmes, should be promoted, in the context of the intensification of climate and human-made crises; |
Amendment 45
Motion for a resolution
Recital N d (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Nd. whereas strengthening participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education is essential to address skills shortages and foster innovation; whereas encouraging greater participation of young women in this context is crucial to fully harness Europe’s talent potential and to improve gender equality and fully harness EU competitiveness; |
Amendment 46
Motion for a resolution
Recital N e (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Ne. whereas vocational education and training (VET) provided through diverse education models and institutions is essential for labour market opportunities; whereas dual education systems combining classroom learning with practical workplace experience are particularly effective in facilitating smooth transitions into stable, quality employment; whereas VET programmes should be developed in close cooperation between education and training providers, social partners and other relevant labour market stakeholders, in order to enhance employability and reduce skills mismatches; |
Amendment 47
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| O. whereas youth work and the education of youth workers are not recognised in all Member States, which results in discrepancies in EU youth programmes; whereas recognising youth work and the education of youth workers will ensure a minimum degree of harmonisation of young people’s realities across the EU and could have a positive impact on the quality of projects carried out under Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps (ESC); | O. whereas youth work and the education of youth workers are not recognised in all Member States, which results in discrepancies in EU youth programmes; whereas recognising youth work and the education of youth workers, including those with disabilities, will ensure a minimum degree of harmonisation of young people’s experiences and opportunities across the EU and could have a positive impact on the quality of projects carried out under Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), promoting professionalisation and capacity-building among youth workers, as well as the recognition of competences acquired through non-formal and informal learning; |
Amendment 48
Motion for a resolution
Recital O a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Oa. whereas gaps remain in the validation and portability of qualifications, limiting their full recognition for professional purposes and their contribution to labour market integration and competitiveness; |
Amendment 49
Motion for a resolution
Recital P (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| P. whereas age discrimination remains widespread across the EU, affecting individuals at different stages of life; whereas young people are disproportionately affected by precarious employment and limited access to stable jobs; whereas these trends highlight the need for policy responses addressing all age groups, while taking into account the specific challenges faced by young people; |
Amendment 50
Motion for a resolution
Recital Pa (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Pa. whereas the absence of a clear definition of ‘traineeship’ in certain Member States may lead to legal uncertainty and uneven standards across the EU; whereas greater clarity and convergence are needed to ensure quality traineeships that provide meaningful learning experiences, adequate compensation and fair conditions for young people; |
Amendment 51
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1. Welcomes the achievements of the 2019-2027 EUYS in providing a coherent framework for youth policy cooperation and ensuring the visibility of youth priorities across political cycles; stresses the need to maintain a high-level, adaptable framework built around the core EUYS areas (Engage, Connect, Empower) post-2027; | 1. Welcomes the achievements of the 2019-2027 EUYS in providing a coherent framework for youth policy cooperation and promoting the visibility of youth priorities across political cycles; underlines that any post-2027 framework should maintain respect for the principle of subsidiarity, avoid additional unnecessary administrative or regulatory burdens at EU level and focus on delivering tangible results in education, employment and opportunities for young people; stresses the need to maintain a high-level, adaptable framework built around the core EUYS areas (Engage, Connect, Empower) that allows Member States to implement youth policies in their national context; |
Amendment 52
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1a. Calls on the Member States to mainstream the objectives of the EUYS across relevant national policies and reform agendas, ensuring adequate institutional capacity and strategic coordination; stresses the need for stronger alignment of the strategy with EU funding instruments, including Erasmus+, the ESF+ and the Recovery and Resilience Facility, to maximise measurable impact, support youth employability, improve the efficient absorption of funds and reduce disparities in outcomes, while preventing duplication; |
Amendment 53
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1b. Emphasises the importance of effective multilevel governance involving EU, national, regional and local authorities in the implementation of the EUYS, in full respect of the principle of subsidiarity and national competences; stresses the need to ensure that youth-related priorities are adequately reflected in the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) and related EU funding instruments; |
Amendment 54
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 2a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure the coherent, ambitious and results-oriented implementation of the EUYS, integrating its objectives into national reform agendas, the European Semester, the 2026 Joint Employment Report and the country-specific recommendations, thereby addressing persistent disparities in outcomes, expanding youth-specific indicators and ensuring access to opportunities and socio-economic inclusion for young people across the EU, in particular those in vulnerable situations; |
Amendment 55
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 3. Highlights that the development of the 11 EYGs through the EU Youth Dialogue has been an important milestone in youth policy; believes, however, that the EYGs must be re-evaluated and updated to embed new societal realities and cross-cutting issues affecting young people; | 3. Highlights that the development of the 11 EYGs through the EU Youth Dialogue could be an important milestone in youth policy if accompanied by measurable indicators; stresses that the EYGs should be reviewed to reflect evolving societal, technological and economic developments, including the impact of digitalisation, labour market transformation and geopolitical instability on young people; |
Amendment 56
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 3a. Stresses that the EYGs should serve as a strategic framework guiding concrete policy action at EU and national levels, and should not remain as merely aspirational statements; |
Amendment 57
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 4. Invites the Commission to organise this review in co-creation with youth and civil society organisations, young people with fewer opportunities, non-organised youth, children and adolescents, as well as researchers and academics, to ensure that long-term trends and foresight findings are considered; | 4. Invites the Commission to organise this review in co-creation with youth and civil society organisations, young people with fewer opportunities, non-organised youth and adolescents, as well as researchers and academics, to ensure that long-term trends and foresight findings are considered; |
Amendment 58
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 5. Calls on the Commission and upcoming Council presidencies to integrate emerging topics into current activities linked to the final EU Youth Dialogue cycles so as to ensure continuity in view of the post-2027 EUYS; | 5. Calls on the Commission and upcoming Council presidencies to integrate emerging topics, such as housing affordability and the exponential use of AI tools reshaping education, work and social interactions among young people, into current activities linked to the final EU Youth Dialogue cycles so as to ensure continuity in view of the post-2027 EUYS; |
Amendment 59
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6. Calls on the Commission, other EU bodies and the Member States to improve communication, visibility and stakeholder awareness of the EUYS, its instruments and initiatives at national, regional and local level; | 6. Calls on the Commission, other EU bodies and the Member States to improve communication, visibility and stakeholder awareness of the EUYS, its instruments and initiatives at national, regional and local level, and adapt them to the linguistic realities of the Member States; stresses the need for coordinated digital outreach, awareness-raising campaigns and multilevel engagement, which are essential to maximise participation, understanding and uptake; calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve digital infrastructure to ensure accessibility, particularly for young people in vulnerable situations, including those with disabilities; |
Amendment 60
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 7. Calls on the Commission to develop a monitoring and evaluation system for the post-2027 EUYS; | 7. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, to develop a robust and comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system for the post-2027 EUYS, ensuring that it is integrated into current EU governance structures, including the European Semester, in a proportionate and efficient manner; |
Amendment 61
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 9. Welcomes recent Commission efforts to develop youth mainstreaming, in particular the introduction of the EU Youth Coordinator, the ‘youth check’, policy dialogues with Commissioners, and internal and external Commission youth networks; calls on the Commission to systematically evaluate and improve their implementation, and to include a chapter on the ‘youth check’ in the post-2027 EUYS; | 9. Welcomes recent Commission efforts to develop youth mainstreaming, in particular the introduction of the EU Youth Coordinator, the ‘youth check’, policy dialogues with Commissioners, and internal and external Commission youth networks; calls on the Commission to evaluate and improve their implementation, strengthen reporting on their outcomes and ensure that such mechanisms effectively contribute to evidence-based policy design, including a more meaningful application of the ‘youth check’ in the post-2027 EUYS; calls on the Member States to ensure that the results of the EU Youth Dialogue are transparent and appropriately reflected in policymaking; |
Amendment 62
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 10. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to systematically and effectively include young people throughout the entire policy cycle, including in its design, implementation and assessment, and to ensure clear feedback and follow-up on how their input is reflected in policy outcomes; | 10. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to systematically improve the inclusion of young people throughout the entire policy cycle, including in its design, implementation and assessment, and to ensure clear feedback and follow-up on how their input is reflected in policy actions and outcomes; |
Amendment 63
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 11. Urges the Commission to implement the ‘youth check’ transparently and consistently throughout the policy cycle, by appointing Youth Correspondents in every Directorate-General, designating concrete legislative files as youth-relevant in its annual work programme, systematically conducting impact assessments with specific youth chapters on those files, and assessing the impacts on young people in its evaluations; | 11. Urges the Commission to ensure that the impact of EU policies and, in particular, the ‘youth check’ is assessed in a proportionate and evidence-based manner, integrating considerations concerning young people into current impact assessment and evaluation processes, in full alignment with the better regulation principles and without introducing additional administrative burdens; |
Amendment 64
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
| Motion for a resolution | Unchanged text included in the compromise |
| 12. Calls on the Commission to publish its current methodology for identifying youth-relevant files, to include a chapter on the ‘youth check’ in the forthcoming communication on better regulation, and to integrate the ‘youth check’ as a specific instrument in the better regulation toolbox; | 12. Calls on the Commission to publish its current methodology for identifying youth-relevant files, to include a chapter on the ‘youth check’ in the forthcoming communication on better regulation, and to integrate the ‘youth check’ as a specific instrument in the better regulation toolbox; |
Amendment 65
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 14. Calls on all parliamentary committees and delegations to implement youth mainstreaming practices to provide concrete opportunities for young people to give their input, such as in shadow meetings with youth stakeholders, public hearings with young experts, and meetings with youth organisations or young experts during committee missions, and to ensure the active involvement of Members at European Youth Events; | 14. Calls on all parliamentary committees and delegations to implement youth mainstreaming practices to provide concrete opportunities for young people to contribute, including in public hearings with young experts, and to engage with youth organisations during committee activities; calls for particular attention to be paid to the inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities in such processes, ensuring that their participation is meaningful and accessible; |
Amendment 66
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 15. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the Youth Policy Dialogues with Commissioners are systematically integrated into policy actions, rather than being a one-off activity providing only temporary support for youth mainstreaming; | 15. Calls on the Commission to ensure that recurring Youth Policy Dialogues with Commissioners are integrated into policy actions, providing support for youth mainstreaming; |
Amendment 67
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 15a. Calls for the Youth Policy Dialogues with Commissioners to prioritise key structural challenges affecting young people, including housing affordability, access to education, training and labour market opportunities, and disaster risk preparedness, with the aim of enforcing the concept of ‘freedom to stay’ and fostering European values; |
Amendment 68
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16. Welcomes the progress in traditionally youth-focused areas, but stresses the need to systematically integrate youth perspectives into other key sectors, based on current and emerging youth priorities; | 16. Welcomes the progress in traditionally youth-focused areas, but stresses the need to systematically integrate youth perspectives where relevant into other key sectors, based on current and emerging youth priorities, such as digital literacy and technical skills; |
Amendment 69
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to tackle age discrimination and promote age equality throughout all stages of life through a rights-based approach, with a particular focus on young people, who face specific and structural barriers in accessing quality employment, housing and essential services; calls on the Commission to develop a strategy on age equality and improve data collection and awareness-raising to support evidence-based policies in addressing these challenges; |
Amendment 70
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17. Stresses that young people are experts on their own lives and must be recognised as active rights-holders and co-creators of policies that affect them, rather than merely as beneficiaries or consultees; | 17. Stresses the importance of ensuring that young people are meaningfully involved in policymaking processes affecting them and must be recognised as active rights-holders and co-creators of policies that affect them, rather than merely as beneficiaries; highlights the role of structured engagement mechanisms, including the EU Youth Dialogue, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen participation across policy areas, including through cooperation with youth organisations and student representatives; calls for improved capacity-building to enable effective participation in consultations, as well as social dialogue and collective bargaining; |
Amendment 71
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17a. Stresses the importance of involving young people in discussions on the impact of AI on their lives, particularly in areas such as education, digital environments and the labour market; calls on the Commission to support youth engagement in shaping future approaches to AI, including youth-led pilot projects developing AI literacy tools, ensuring that they contribute to democratic resilience, the protection of young people’s well-being and decent working conditions; |
Amendment 72
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17b. Considers that emphasis must once again be placed on the value of the family as the stabilising core of society and a factor that fosters well-being; |
Amendment 73
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17c. Stresses that the integration of young people is achieved first and foremost through employment and financial independence; |
Amendment 74
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 18. Emphasises that ensuring equal living conditions for all young people across the Union must be a fundamental priority of the future EUYS; | 18. Emphasises that ensuring equal living conditions for all young people across the Union must be a fundamental priority of the future EUYS in order to tackle persistent regional disparities in labour market opportunities, skills mismatches, access to quality jobs, access to education and training, housing affordability and social protection; |
Amendment 75
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 19. Calls for specific measures to help rural youth overcome the physical barriers of living in isolated rural areas; | 19. Calls for specific measures to help young people on islands and in mountainous, rural and disadvantaged areas, including those in the EU’s outermost regions and territories, overcome the physical, digital and infrastructural barriers of living in isolated areas; calls for improved access to connectivity, education and training opportunities to combat persistently higher NEETs rates and better address structural challenges such as limited job opportunities; |
Amendment 76
Motion for a resolution
Sub-subheading 9
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Youth unemployment (and other elements from EMPL opinion) | Quality youth employment and social inclusion |
Amendment 77
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20. [EMPL opinion] | 20. Emphasises that youth unemployment remains significantly higher than the overall unemployment rates across the EU; notes the considerable divergences that exist in certain Member States and regions; calls on the Commission to intensify targeted support, policy coordination and enhanced monitoring in Member States facing structural youth unemployment, and to increase resources for programmes and projects, with the aim of ensuring that EU instruments effectively address long-standing labour market failures; |
Amendment 78
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20a. Stresses the importance of the efficient, strategic and results-oriented use of the ESF+ to support youth employment, skills development and active labour market policies, with a particular focus on persons with disabilities, in line with the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights; underlines the need to accelerate the implementation of the ESF+ in order to ensure its timely impact, maximise its incentive effect and deliver clear European added value; emphasises that, given the broad range of social priorities covered by the ESF+, resources must be allocated in a coherent and targeted manner to avoid fragmentation and dilution, and to ensure measurable and sustainable outcomes; |
Amendment 79
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20b. Calls for a stand-alone and separate ESF as part of the 2028-2034 MFF and underlines the need for the continued earmarking of resources in this regard; calls, furthermore, for the obligation to be retained for Member States with a NEET rate above the EU average to allocate a minimum of 12.5 % of ESF+ resources to initiatives promoting youth employment, vocational education and training, and the transition from education to employment; |
Amendment 80
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20c. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, to propose a comprehensive, ambitious and forward-looking reform of the Youth Employment Initiative, and in particular the Youth Guarantee instrument, that acknowledges the importance of the Youth Guarantee in addressing the complex barriers faced by NEETs, particularly those facing coverage gaps, while addressing structural weaknesses in its design, targeting and monitoring; stresses that the effectiveness of the Youth Guarantee has not yet been fully realised by Member States and that outreach to young people remains a significant challenge, in particular to those who are hard to reach, face social exclusion or are long-term unemployed; stresses that results should be measured not only on the basis of the immediate entry of young people into employment, education or training, but also the quality, sustainability and long-term career prospects of such opportunities, in order to prevent the risk of poverty in later life; |
Amendment 81
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20d. Calls on the Member States to strengthen cooperation between higher education and training providers, social partners and other labour market stakeholders, as well as relevant social economy entities active in the education and training sector, ensuring that study programmes are better aligned with evolving skills demands, and facilitating smoother transitions into employment via the development of individual career guidance and counselling services; calls on the Member States to tackle the financial and administrative barriers preventing young people from accessing remunerated and quality traineeship opportunities; emphasises that persistent labour and skills shortages across key sectors, including education, healthcare, transport, construction and strategic STEM fields, require structural reforms and public investment in education and training systems, improved working conditions, recognition of qualifications and targeted measures for regions affected by depopulation; |
Amendment 82
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 e (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20e. Stresses, in particular, the need to promote participation in STEM disciplines as a strategic EU priority through enhanced public investment and cross-sector partnerships, integrating digital, green and critical-thinking skills essential for the twin transitions, including the greater involvement of young women and underrepresented groups, in order to fully harness Europe’s talent potential and strengthen innovation, technological competitiveness and social cohesion; |
Amendment 83
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 f (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20f. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure equal access to an adequate minimum income for young people in need; calls on the Commission to present a legislative proposal for a directive on adequate minimum income schemes, guaranteeing income support that ensures a dignified life for all people in need, regardless of their age; |
Amendment 84
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 g (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20g. Calls on the Member States to position vocational education and training as a cornerstone of skills development by leveraging the European Competitiveness Fund to finance the upskilling and reskilling of young people in strategic sustainable sectors such as renewables, the circular economy and ecological restoration, fully aligned with the 2025-2027 EUYS work plans and post-2027 priorities; emphasises VET’s potential to deliver quality green jobs and opportunities in the social economy, including in cooperatives and care services, facilitating community-led transitions for young people with fewer opportunities; stresses the expansion of dual VET systems and work-based learning integrating green and social innovation; |
Amendment 85
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 h (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20h. Welcomes the role of instruments such as the ALMA (Aim, Learn, Master, Achieve) initiative within the ESF+ and Erasmus+ in providing tailored mobility and training opportunities for vulnerable and the most disadvantaged young people, in order to enhance skills development and employability; calls for the effective, transparent and results-oriented implementation of the ALMA initiative, ensuring clear and transparent selection criteria, robust monitoring of individual pathways and safeguards to guarantee that the initiative effectively reaches those facing genuine and structural barriers to labour market integration; calls, furthermore, for the ALMA initiative to be maintained within the ESF+ in the next MFF, where it demonstrates clear added value and sustainable employment outcomes; |
Amendment 86
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 i (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20i. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support the integration of young people into the labour market by promoting access to stable and quality employment, fair working conditions and equal opportunities; recognises that young people continue to face structural challenges, including underemployment, precarious forms of work and exposure to low-paid work, which may have long-term implications for their career development and earning potential; highlights, furthermore, the phenomenon of younger workers being overqualified and how this mismatch can negatively impact long-term earning potential and competitiveness; calls on the Member States to tackle age-based discrimination in wages and working conditions; stresses that the principle of equal pay for equal work must be fully respected, regardless of people’s age; |
Amendment 87
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 j (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20j. Underlines the need to better understand the impact of technological developments, including AI, on youth employment, particularly entry-level positions, and to support the development of relevant skills through education and training systems, including AI in education and training curricula, in order to equip young people for the labour market in the digital age; calls on the Commission to take into account the situation of young workers in any future initiatives related to AI in the workplace, and to ensure that the deployment of such technologies is accompanied by appropriate safeguards and transparency measures for young people; |
Amendment 88
Motion for a resolution
Sub-subheading 9 a (new) (after paragraph 20j)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Linking education and training to labour market opportunities |
Amendment 89
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 k (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20k. Stresses the strategic importance of quality VET, including dual learning systems that combine structured learning with practical workplace experience and work-based learning, in addressing skills shortages in the European economy and facilitating smoother transitions into quality employment; reiterates the importance of investing in skills development, lifelong learning and reskilling and upskilling measures, in close cooperation with local stakeholders, education and training providers, and social partners; calls on the Member States to better integrate elements of preparedness into education and training systems to raise awareness among young people of disaster risks and to foster prevention and promote exchange opportunities in the field of preparedness, through EU Youth programmes, in order to better anticipate evolving labour market needs and strengthen the link between education systems and economic reality; welcomes the improving employment outcomes of recent VET graduates across the EU, while stressing the need to further enhance the excellence, attractiveness and labour market relevance of vocational pathways; |
Amendment 90
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 l (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20l. Notes the gendered dimensions of youth employment and access to the labour market, including occupational segregation, persistent gender stereotypes, and barriers to women entering traditionally male-dominated fields; calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to develop active labour market integration measures to respond to these barriers; |
Amendment 91
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 m (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20m. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote quality and fairly remunerated traineeships, which should be accessible to all young people, including those with disabilities, and which combine structured learning with practical experience and serve as effective entry points into the labour market, benefiting both young people and companies by building skilled workforces and retaining talent, ensuring real opportunities for skills development, professional growth and long-term sustainable employment and preventing their misuse as a substitute for regular employment; calls for the forthcoming directive on improving trainees’ working conditions to be ambitious and comprehensive, ensuring the full protection of trainees’ rights, including the possibility of terminating a traineeship without prejudice in the event of a breach of fundamental rights; calls for the swift conclusion of negotiations on this directive; |
Amendment 92
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 n (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20n. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen climate resilience and disaster risk preparedness within the post-2027 EUYS, ensuring coherence with relevant EU programmes under the next MFF; stresses that current EU funding instruments, including the ESF+, should be used in a targeted and results-oriented manner to support youth-led initiatives, including social economy and social enterprise projects contributing, among other things, to biodiversity restoration, nature-based solutions and local resilience; calls for elements of preparedness and prevention to be better reflected in education and training systems, including through education and youth platforms, in order to raise awareness of them among young people; underlines the importance of taking youth considerations into account across relevant EU policies, in relation to, inter alia, cohesion, the common agricultural policy, the twin transitions, and competitiveness; |
Amendment 93
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 o (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20o. Reiterates the need to urgently increase funding for the European Child Guarantee with a dedicated budget of at least EUR 20 billion; insists that this dedicated budget must be anchored in the next MFF and implemented through the ESF+, with a binding obligation on every Member State to earmark at least 5 % of its national ESF+ allocation to the fight against child poverty; |
Amendment 94
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 p (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20p. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen measures facilitating labour mobility across the EU, ensuring the protection of labour standards and the enhanced recognition of professional qualifications, improved portability of skills and digital credentials, and better coordination to remove the remaining regulatory barriers within the single market, in particular in sectors where significant labour and skills shortages have been identified, such as the construction and teaching sectors; |
Amendment 95
Motion for a resolution
Sub-subheading 9 b (new) (after paragraph 20p)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Youth entrepreneurship |
Amendment 96
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 q (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20q. Emphasises that the post-2027 EUYS should encourage the promotion of youth entrepreneurship and start-ups through simplified administrative procedures, improved access to finance and targeted skills support, including in emerging sectors such as the circular economy and sustainable innovation; |
Amendment 97
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 r (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20r. Calls on the Commission and the Council to prioritise the reduction of unnecessary administrative burdens and improve access to EU youth programmes while fully respecting labour and social standards; highlights, in this context, the importance of entrepreneurial education that equips young people with future-oriented skills to support the creation of social economy enterprises in sustainable sectors, delivering locally driven solutions with strong social and environmental benefits for their communities; |
Amendment 98
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 s (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20s. Stresses that stronger support for small and medium-sized enterprises, self-employed professionals and both current and potential young entrepreneurs is essential to enhance the EU’s competitiveness, foster innovation, strengthen the single market and create sustainable and quality youth employment opportunities; calls for the effective implementation of measures aimed at removing regulatory barriers and improving cross-border opportunities for young entrepreneurs, including the recognition of professional qualifications; |
Amendment 99
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 t (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20t. Recognises that young people face a range of labour market challenges, including underemployment, precarious working conditions and limited access to quality job opportunities, which may have long-term implications for their career development and earning potential; |
Amendment 100
Motion for a resolution
Sub-subheading 9 c (new) (after paragraph 20t)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Affordable housing |
Amendment 101
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 21. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to propose a legal framework that effectively bans unpaid internships, traineeships and apprenticeships, as these constitute a form of exploitation of young workers and block fair access to the labour market for young people without financial resources; demands that all employment relationships involving young people be fairly remunerated and provide access to social protection; | 21. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ban unpaid traineeships, as these constitute a form of exploitation of young workers and block fair access to the labour market for young people without financial resources; demands that all employment relationships involving young people be fairly remunerated and provide access to social protection; underlines the need to prevent the misuse of traineeships as a substitute for employment; |
Amendment 102
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 21a. Highlights that young people are disproportionately affected by the housing crisis, owing in particular to their reliance on the rental market, which can limit access to affordable and adequate housing and delay their independence; notes that young people are often exposed to precarious tenancy conditions; underlines that these challenges may negatively impact their employment opportunities, mobility and social inclusion; calls on the Commission and the Member States to support measures to improve access to and increase the supply of affordable and quality housing, including for students, and to promote balanced and sustainable housing solutions that facilitate access to housing and support labour market participation; calls for targeted measures promoting long-term and stable rental contracts, in order to enhance security of tenure and provide greater predictability for tenants; stresses that housing should be reflected as a key pillar within the post-2027 EUYS; |
Amendment 103
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 21b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to significantly strengthen the design, targeting and monitoring of the Reinforced Youth Guarantee (RYG) to ensure it effectively targets young people in vulnerable situations, and is accessible to them; stresses the need to measure and assess the long term effectiveness of the RYG in terms of quality, sustainability and long-term career prospects; calls on the Commission to introduce binding quality criteria for the RYG with robust monitoring and enforcement mechanisms, in line with the Council Recommendation on ‘A Bridge to Jobs – Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee’1a, and to make Union funding for the RYG conditional on Member States’ compliance with quality standards; | |
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| 1a Council Recommendation of 30 October 2020 on A Bridge to Jobs – Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee and replacing the Council Recommendation of 22 April 2013 on establishing a Youth Guarantee, OJ C 372, 4.11.2020, p. 1. |
Amendment 104
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 23. Urges the Commission and the Member States to draw lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, to guarantee free, timely and non-discriminatory access to mental healthcare for all young people as part of public health services, and to develop youth-specific preparedness strategies for future crises to ensure that young people are not disproportionately affected; | 23. Calls on the Commission to strengthen EU-level coordination on young people’s mental health, building on its recent recommendations and drawing lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, with a particular focus on prevention, early intervention and young people’s mental well-being; urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure timely, accessible and non-discriminatory access to mental health services for young people, by taking into account the particular needs of young and young adult carers and ensuring support to address the challenges associated with their caregiving responsibilities within public health systems and in full respect of national competences, and to develop youth-specific preparedness measures to prevent young people from being disproportionately affected in future crises; |
Amendment 105
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 23a. Warns that social media exposes young people, especially women and girls, to harmful content containing, for example, body-image pressure, eating disorder promotion, unsolicited sexual images, harassment, and gender-based abuse, with 75 % of young women aged 16-21 reporting severe harm to their self-esteem; calls for stricter platform moderation, expanded rules under the Digital Services Act and mandatory digital literacy in school curricula to protect young people’s mental health and promote safe online spaces for all; |
Amendment 106
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 24. Reiterates that sport and physical activity promote physical and mental well-being, social inclusion and cohesion, youth development and active citizenship; | 24. Reiterates that sport and physical activity promote physical and mental well-being, social inclusion and cohesion, youth development and active citizenship; underlines the importance of ensuring inclusive and equal access to arts, sport and physical activity, particularly for young people in vulnerable situations, and recognises their role in fostering a sense of belonging and social inclusion; emphasises their role in developing key skills, resilience and self-confidence, and in supporting young people’s engagement in community life, in particular through grassroots sport and local sport organisations; highlights that sport and arts can also provide opportunities for young people to develop transferable skills and access employment pathways, including in the sports and creative sectors; |
Amendment 107
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 25. Welcomes the fact that considerable progress has been achieved on diversity and inclusion in the EU Youth Dialogue; regrets, however, that rural youth and those not in employment, education or training are under-represented in the 11th cycle; | 25. Welcomes the fact that considerable progress has been achieved on diversity and inclusion in the EU Youth Dialogue; regrets, however, that young people from rural and disadvantaged areas and those not in employment, education or training are under-represented in the 11th cycle; |
Amendment 108
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
| Motion for a resolution | Unchanged text included in the compromise |
| 28. Calls on the Commission to align the post-2027 EUYS with new programmes under the multiannual financial framework, such as Erasmus+, AgoraEU, Horizon Europe, the European Social Fund Plus etc., in order to ensure coherence, promote synergies and broaden opportunities for youth participation across the Union; | 28. Calls on the Commission to align the post-2027 EUYS with new programmes under the multiannual financial framework, such as Erasmus+, AgoraEU, Horizon Europe, the European Social Fund Plus etc., in order to ensure coherence, promote synergies and broaden opportunities for youth participation across the Union; |
Amendment 109
Motion for a resolution
Sub-subheading 13 a (new) (after paragraph 28)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| Intergenerational fairness |
Amendment 110
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 29. Urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure fair intergenerational budgeting with regard to the 2028-2034 programming period; stresses that intergenerational fairness is not achieved through austerity measures, but through strong public investment in education, infrastructure and climate action so as to leave a liveable world and robust social services to future generations; | 29. Urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure adequate intergenerational budgeting with regard to the next MFF for the period 2028-2034; stresses that intergenerational fairness is not achieved through austerity measures, but through strong public investment in education, infrastructure and measures to strengthen climate preparedness and resilience so as to leave a liveable world and robust social services to future generations supported by solid public-private cooperation; |
Amendment 111
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 29a. Stresses that intergenerational solidarity is a cornerstone of the European welfare model and essential to preserving social cohesion in the context of demographic change and economic transformation; emphasises that youth policy must be understood not in isolation, but as part of a broader strategy to secure long-term prosperity, social stability and trust between generations, including through measures that foster intergenerational workplaces and promote knowledge exchange between younger and older workers; |
Amendment 112
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 29b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote balanced and forward-looking policies that strengthen high-quality youth employment, productivity and skills development as key drivers for ensuring the long-term sustainability of social protection and labour market systems across all stages of working life, paying particular attention to young workers and self-employed professionals; stresses that expanding opportunities for young people and reinforcing active labour market policies are mutually reinforcing priorities essential to social stability and the resilience of Europe’s welfare systems; |
Amendment 113
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 29c. Calls on the Commission, in the context of the European strategy on intergenerational fairness, to ensure that long-term perspectives are effectively integrated in the EU’s employment, education and social policies, so that the interests of present and future generations are taken into account in policy design and implementation; |
Amendment 114
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 30. Reiterates that quality education and training is a fundamental right; stresses that access to education should be guaranteed for all young Europeans, regardless of socio-economic status, ethnicity or gender; | 30. Reiterates that access to quality education and training is a fundamental right which underlines the need for adequate funding; stresses that access to education should be guaranteed for all young people, regardless of their socio-economic status, ethnicity, gender, disability or special educational needs, ensuring inclusive curricula, accessible infrastructure and tailored support systems; |
Amendment 115
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 31a. Stresses that youth policies should also support traditional sectors of the economy, such as agriculture, craftsmanship and processing; |
Amendment 116
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 32. Calls on the Member States to support marginalised young people in accessing formal education; | 32. Calls on the Member States to support young people in vulnerable situations in accessing formal education; Urges the Commission and the Member States to take into account the particular needs of young carers in terms of educational arrangements and support in order to manage the burden of their caregiving roles; |
Amendment 117
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 33. Calls on the Member States to significantly increase public investment in education systems and address teacher shortages; | 33. Calls on the Member States to increase public investment in education, strengthen school systems and ensure an adequate number of qualified teachers; emphasises the urgent need to improve working and employment conditions, and ensure that wages are in line with current needs and implement targeted recruitment strategies in order to provide quality education for all students with the aim of enhancing academic excellence; notes that insufficient investment in educational infrastructure and qualified teaching staff undermines equal opportunities for young people and diminishes the long-term attractiveness of rural and remote regions experiencing accelerating depopulation; |
Amendment 118
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 34. Urges the Commission and the Member States to strengthen media literacy education through all forms of learning, including within school curricula, youth work and digital platforms, with particular attention to vulnerable and marginalised groups; | 34. Urges the Commission and the Member States to strengthen digital and media literacy education through all forms of learning, including within school curricula, youth work and digital platforms, in the context of the twin transitions, to build resilience among young people against hybrid threats and promote critical thinking and evidence-based education, with particular attention to young people in vulnerable situations; |
Amendment 119
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 35. Recognises the need to develop a more coherent policy on citizenship education; emphasises that citizenship education, including digital citizenship education, should be built into formal, non-formal and informal education systems; | 35. Recognises the need to develop a more coherent and strategic policy on citizenship education to promote European values, democratic principles, the rule of law, civic responsibility, respect for diversity, and a culture of solidarity; underlines that citizenship education, including digital citizenship education, should be embedded across formal, non-formal and informal education systems; |
Amendment 120
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 37. Calls on the Commission to develop specific training modules on democratic citizenship education for everyone who takes part in Erasmus+ or the ESC; | 37. Calls on the Commission to develop specific training modules on democratic citizenship education, including civic preparedness, for everyone who takes part in Erasmus+ and the ESC; calls on the Commission and the Member States to integrate disaster risk preparedness as a key component of democratic citizenship education for young people, in a context of intensifying climate-related and human-made crises; |
Amendment 121
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 40a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to enhance the systems for the recognition and validation of skills acquired through non-formal and informal education, volunteering and youth work, including for young people with disabilities, particularly where such competences can help address labour and skills shortages in key sectors; |
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| Date adopted | 2.6.2026 | |
| Result of final vote | +: –: 0: | 46 1 2 |