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What matters most to young people in Europe? That's the question at the heart of the second meeting of the President's Youth Advisory Board, held in Brussels on 22 July.

The EU Youth Dialogue gives young people across Europe the chance to share their ideas with policymakers. Watch this short video to discover how it works and why your voice matters!

On 15 July, we celebrate World Youth Skills Day – a reminder that the skills young people develop today will help shape the Europe and the world of tomorrow.

How can we make the internet a safer place for everyone? Two new leaflets are now available with practical online safety tips – one for children and teenagers, and one for parents and caregivers.

From 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026, Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, a key role that rotates every six months between EU countries.

On 18 June, three important EU institutions—the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission—signed the first-ever Joint Declaration on Culture.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday life, and young people need the skills to use it wisely. 

Would you like to report from Brussels, visit EU institutions and newsrooms, and learn from experienced journalists? 

The 10th edition of Youth4Regions, the European Commission’s programme for aspiring journalists aged 18–30, is now open for applications.

Did you know that EU citizens have rights that can help them make informed choices about their energy use and bills?

The European Commission's new ‘Unlock Your Power! Your energy. Your rights. Your choice.’ campaign explains these rights through practical, real-life examples.

Looking for materials and guidelines to support in preparing young people for the digital world? Then you might want to save this one.

There is still time to register for the livestream of Collaborate for Impact: Advancing European Digital Education and Skills, the European Digital Education Hub’s flagship event taking place on 18 June 2026.

This year, EU Green Week (1-5 June) and World Environment Day (5 June) invites us all to think about how we can protect and restore nature.

The EU Learning Corner is always growing — and your feedback can help shape what comes next. We invite teachers, youth organisations, multipliers, young people, children, and parents to take a few minutes to complete our user survey before 30 June.

Today, the European Union marks 40 years since the EU flag was first raised at the Berlaymont building in Brussels, the headquarters of the European Commission, with a special flag-raising ceremony.

Your ideas matter. Take part in the European public consultation and help shape the future of youth policy by 16 July 2026 (midnight Brussels time).

World Bee Day, celebrated every year on 20 May, is a chance to discover why bees are some of the most important creatures on our planet.

What happens after war separates children from their families? The award-winning documentary “After the Rain” follows Ukrainian children reunited with their loved ones after being forcibly transferred to Russia.

Being online helps us connect, learn and have fun—but too much screen time can affect our mental and physical health. For young people, finding a healthy balance is especially important.

The European Commission is looking for 30 young people to join Commissioner Glenn Micallef in Lyon from 15–17 July 2026 for a Youth Policy Dialogue on the next EU Youth Strategy.