DYPALL Network at the European Youth Centre Strasbourg From 28–30 April 2026, DYPALL Network participated in a high-level stakeholders meeting at the European Youth Centre Strasbourg focused on the implementation of the Revised European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life. Following the recent adoption of the Charter as a key Recommendation to Council of Europe member States, this meeting served as a crucial space for coordination between the Youth Department, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, and key civil society actors. Strategic Goals for Local Participation The meeting aimed to move the Charter from a formal document to a living tool for local democracy. Our discussions focused on several key objectives: Policy into practice: Familiarising partners with the new provisions and their implications for local and regional governance. Accessible tools: Planning support measures and updates for essential resources, including the “Have Your Say!” manual, to ensure they remain relevant for today’s youth. Strategic dissemination: Finding innovative ways to translate and share the Charter so it reaches diverse audiences across Europe. Monitoring progress: Developing mechanisms to review how the Charter is being implemented and identifying research gaps to improve future actions. A New Roadmap for Implementation An important outcome of the meeting was the ongoing development of a more structured roadmap for the implementation of the Charter. This renewed process reflects a strong commitment from the Council of Europe to involve civil society organisations, local authorities, and youth-led actors from the very beginning. For DYPALL Network, this represents an important step towards strengthening the practical use of the Charter by municipalities and youth participation structures across Europe. As a network working directly with local authorities, youth councils, and young people, DYPALL Network will continue to follow this process closely. In this context, the European Network of Local Youth Councils (ENLYC) may also play an important role in the dissemination of the Charter and in supporting practical feedback and exchange on its implementation at the local level. A Collaborative Effort With around 30 participants—ranging from local authorities and youth councils to international organisations—the gathering was a powerful example of the co-management spirit. By combining the strengths of different stakeholders, we are working to ensure that the Charter doesn’t just stay on paper but becomes a catalyst for real change in how young people engage with their communities. At DYPALL Network, we remain dedicated to bridging the gap between European policy and local impact, ensuring that every municipality has the tools to make youth participation meaningful and sustainable.