Bridging the gap between the EU and European youth

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Bridging the gap

between the EU

and European youth

Since the onset of the 2008-2009 nancial crisis, the European Union has been

experiencing many formidable challenges, from economic woes, to the migration crisis,

to Brexit and the rise of populist politics in many Member States. To allow the EU

andits values to ourish in the 21st century, one project has worked intensely

withEurope’s young people to encourage their active participation in European politics

andEU aairs.

European young people have had a rough ride over the past

decade as they have suffered the worst since the 2008-2009

financial crisis in terms of unemployment rates, training and

education opportunities, and stagnant wage growth. However,

if the EU is to survive, especially in populist times, support for

the European project from young people is not only desirable

but essential. This is where CATCH-EyoU’s (Constructing AcTive

CitizensHip with European Youth: Policies, Practices, Challenges

and Solutions) research comes into play.

CORDIS Results Pack on elections and democratic participation

Understanding turbulent political times through innovative EU-funded research