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 June 30, 2022

Tag: european union

Creating policy on the important issues facing young Europeans

Tuesday, 14 June 2022 by Maurizio Cuttin

Last month, from 13th May to 14th May, I joined my fellow European Youth Forum delegates virtually for my first ever Council of Members Meeting (COMEM). While I would have loved to join the rest of my colleagues in Brussels and attend in person, I was unable to do due to having tested positive for

  • Published in Blogs, UK Young Ambassadors
Tagged under: Council of Europe, europe, european union, European Youth Forum, uk young ambassdors, Ukraine, young people, youth voice

My first European Youth Forum Council of Members meeting as a UK Young Ambassador

Wednesday, 28 April 2021 by Sylvia Cullen

In October 2020, I was elected as a UK Young Ambassador and Representative of the British Youth Council at the European Youth Forum. Not quite the news I was expecting during my first weeks at university, but I was delighted to be elected. What is the European Youth Forum? The European Youth Forum is the

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Tagged under: Brexit, europe, european union, European Youth Forum, uk young ambassdors

British Youth Council calls on government to replace lost EU funding

Monday, 11 January 2021 by Rhammel Afflick

The British Youth Council are calling on the UK government to announce its plans to replace significant funding lost since the UK’s exit from the EU. Following the ratification of the new trading and cooperation agreement with the European Union, organisations in the UK have lost access to Erasmus Plus. The youth-led charity is calling

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Tagged under: Brexit, DCMS, Department for Education, employment, Erasmus, EU, eu referendum, europe, european union, trade deal, Turing Scheme, UK Government, young people

Reflections on being UK Young Ambassador to EU Youth Dialogue Report

Wednesday, 16 December 2020 by Nikki Hall

Coming to the end of my role as UK Young Ambassador for EU Youth Dialogue, I have begun to reflect on journey. EU Youth Dialogue allows young people to interact with policy makers at an European level. The 7th Cycle of EU Youth Dialogue had three main themes. These were based on three EU youth

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Tagged under: Coronavirus, employment, europe, european union, uk young ambassdors, young people

British Youth Council urge Government to consult young people on Brexit

Friday, 31 January 2020 by Rhammel Afflick

The British Youth Council are urging the UK Government to address the concerns of young people in any further Brexit negotiations. The youth-led charity has repeatedly highlighted the importance of including young people in decisions that will affect their future. The importance of maintaining funding opportunities, such as the Erasmus+ programme, remains a priority for

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Tagged under: Brexit, consultation, european union, Government, UK Government, young people

Representing young people in Amiens, France

Monday, 13 January 2020 by Tom Matthew

In November Lucia and I travelled to Amiens in France to represent the British Youth Council at the Council of Members Extraordinary Meeting (COMEM). It was an opportunity to come together with all the members of the European Youth Forum to discuss policy and campaigns. On Thursday evening, Lucia went to the announcement of the

  • Published in Blogs, UK Young Ambassadors
Tagged under: european union, European Youth Forum, uk young ambassdors, youth voice

Last words from outgoing UK Young Ambassador to the European Youth Forum

Wednesday, 29 May 2019 by Rhammel Afflick

This April I visited Brussels for my fifth and final assembly meeting as the UK Young Ambassador to the European Youth Forum, which I attended alongside Lucia Jones. At this meeting, which brings together around 150 young representatives from across Europe, we usually discuss and pass resolutions on continent-wide issues as well as elect people

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Tagged under: Council of Europe, europe, european union, European Youth Forum, uk young ambassdors

Young people should have a say on Brexit

Tuesday, 22 January 2019 by Rhammel Afflick

The British Youth Council are calling on the Government and prominent campaigners to address the concerns of young people in any new Brexit negotiations or plans. The youth-led charity feels the voices and wishes of young people, in particular, have not reflected in Brexit negotiations up to this point. Therefore, we believe the best way

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Tagged under: Brexit, eu referendum, european union, people's vote, young people, young voters, youth voice

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