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Youth mainstreaming involves the integration of a youth perspective into the preparation, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all policies and programmes that concern and affect young people. Youth mainstreaming also aims to shape institutional and policymaking processes that provide space and opportunities for young people to have a say in the decisions that affect them.

Publication Youth mainstreaming, youth impact assessment and youth checks explores the approaches of 33 European countries to youth impact assessment, with a specific focus on four Member States with developed practices (Austria, Belgium – Flemish Community, France, Germany). This comparative analysis is a first attempt to gather evidence on youth mainstreaming across Europe, highlighting similarities and differences, and contributing to the exchange of best practices.

The publication aligns with the 2019-2027 EU Youth Strategy which underlines the need of involving young people in the development of policies affecting their lives and is one of the 60 actions of the Communication on the European Year of Youth, which the Commission adopted in January 2024.

“I am confident that this report will be valuable to decision-makers across Europe in advancing their commitment to youth-relevant policies and in expanding our evidence base on youth mainstreaming practices. This is key to ensuring the gradual uptake of these practices at all levels of decision-making, contributing to make the legacy of the European Year of Youth last for young Europeans.” ~ Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

Read the full report: Youth mainstreaming, youth impact assessment and youth checks – Publications Office of the EU (europa.eu)