About the European Youth Conference (EUYC) in Lublin
The EU Youth Conference took place in Lublin from March 2 to 5, 2025. Organized under Poland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the event brought together 330 participants, including 127 youth delegates and 49 ministerial delegates from EU member states and candidate countries. It was a key meeting within the EU Youth Dialogue, aiming to discuss issues related to engaging youth in decision-making processes at the European level.
During the conference, participants focused on implementing the first EU Youth Goal: "Connecting the EU with Youth." Through numerous workshops, plenary sessions, and panel discussions, young people developed recommendations for increasing their involvement in the political and social life of the European Union. Topics included European values, European identity, and ways to promote active citizenship among young people.
EUYC agenda
The event's program encompassed both official working sessions and informal meetings that fostered participant integration. The conference commenced with a ceremonial plenary session at the Lublin Philharmonic, attended by representatives of the Polish government, the European Commission, and youth organizations. This session emphasized the importance of youth dialogue in shaping the future of the European Union and the role of young people in decision-making processes. In the following days, plenary sessions were dedicated to presenting the outcomes of thematic group work and summarizing conclusions drawn during the workshops. Participants had the opportunity to listen to experts, representatives of European institutions, and youth activists who shared their experiences and provided guidance on effectively influencing EU policy.
Workshop sessions played a crucial role in the conference, focusing on specific aspects of youth engagement in social and political life. The topics included youth safety in the European Union, challenges related to young people’s presence in the digital space, and ways to enhance their influence on decision-making at national and European levels. Participants also debated EU values and their significance in young citizens' daily lives, analyzed best practices concerning youth dialogue at local, regional, and national levels, and shared experiences from their countries. The workshop sessions facilitated the exchange of opinions and the development of concrete recommendations, presented later during the final session.
The European Youth Conference in Lublin was a highly important event that not only enabled young people to voice their opinions on matters concerning their future but also provided decision-makers with valuable insights on how to more effectively involve youth in public life at the European level.