“Leadership & Organisational Development in Local Youth Councils” International Training Course in Braga, Portugal From 22nd to 27th September 2026, the first International Training Course within the ECE-LYCE project was held in Braga, Portugal. The course brought together active members and support staff of Local Youth Councils (LYCs) from 11 countries, aiming to equip them with the leadership and organisational capacities needed to strengthen their councils. Through interactive sessions,… “Leadership & Organisational Development in Local Youth Councils” International Training Course in Braga, Portugal weiterlesen
Membership Day and & Networking for Democracy On 2nd and 3rd September, two events for the DYPALL Network Membership took place online. The first day was reserved for the autumn edition of the Membership Day. It began with opening remarks from Bruno António, the Executive Director of DYPALL Network, followed by updates on the state of the network and the annual work… Membership Day and & Networking for Democracy weiterlesen
“IMPACT – European Platform for Quality Development of Local Youth Councils” Partner Meeting in Finland From 7th to 10th September 2026, partners of the “IMPACT – European Platform for Quality Development of Local Youth Councils” project gathered in Helsinki, Finland, for the second transnational partners meeting. Hosted by The Union of Local Youth Councils in Finland, the in-person meeting allowed the consortium to review and evaluate project progress and plan… “IMPACT – European Platform for Quality Development of Local Youth Councils” Partner Meeting in Finland weiterlesen
“Empowering youth voices Harnessing AI to Strenghten Youth Engagement” Partner Meeting in Finland On 26 and 27 August 2026, Tree Company, the Finnish Youth Research Institute and DYPALL Network came together in Oulu, Finland, for the second Transnational Partner Meeting of the Erasmus+ project “Empowering Youth Voices: Harnessing AI to Strengthen Youth Engagement”, also known as “AI & Youth”. The meeting provided an opportunity for partners to review… “Empowering youth voices Harnessing AI to Strenghten Youth Engagement” Partner Meeting in Finland weiterlesen
“The Council of Europe is an international actor, yet it counts for local actors”: Sophie Kwasny on the new Charter on Youth Participation, rural youth, and what local authorities can borrow from Strasbourg Sophie Kwasny, Head of Education, Training and Cooperation in the Youth Department of the Council of Europe, on the Charter on Youth Participation, the link with the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, rural youth, digital rights, and why co-management in Strasbourg should be an inspiration for local authorities across Europe. by Bilal Ata Aktas… “The Council of Europe is an international actor, yet it counts for local actors”: Sophie Kwasny on the new Charter on Youth Participation, rural youth, and what local authorities can borrow from Strasbourg weiterlesen
DYPALL Network 2025 Activity Report In 2025, DYPALL Network continued to strengthen democracy through meaningful youth participation at the local level. At a time of growing pressure on democratic institutions and increasing distance between young people and decision-making processes, our work reaffirmed a simple principle: democracies are stronger when young people are actively involved in shaping them. Throughout the year,… DYPALL Network 2025 Activity Report weiterlesen
DYPALL Network publishes Position Paper on the next EU Youth Strategy As the European Union shapes its next EU Youth Strategy, DYPALL Network has published its Position Paper, contributing to the consultation process with concrete policy recommendations to strengthen youth participation and democracy at the local level. The paper builds on DYPALL Network’s experience in promoting meaningful youth participation and democratic governance across Europe. It argues… DYPALL Network publishes Position Paper on the next EU Youth Strategy weiterlesen
Contract Opportunity for Researchers: Cross-Sector Monitoring of the Participation Priority SALTO Participation & Information is seeking a researcher, research team, institution, company or consortium to carry out the 2025 cross-sector monitoring of the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps priority “Participation in Democratic Life, Common Values and Civic Engagement.” Building on the previous monitoring cycle (2021–2024), the assignment will analyse projects funded in 2025, identify trends… Contract Opportunity for Researchers: Cross-Sector Monitoring of the Participation Priority weiterlesen
Contract Opportunity for Researchers: Quality Indicators Framework SALTO Participation & Information is looking for a researcher, research team, institution, company or consortium to develop a Quality Indicators Framework for the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Participation in Democratic Life priority. The framework will provide practical, evidence-based quality indicators that can support the planning, implementation and evaluation of participation-related projects and activities across… Contract Opportunity for Researchers: Quality Indicators Framework weiterlesen
Call for Contributions: Help grow the Participation Resource Pool SALTO Participation & Information is inviting researchers, institutions and organisations to contribute publications and evidence-informed resources to its recently refreshed Participation Resource Pool. The Participation Resource Pool is a growing European knowledge hub that brings together high-quality research, policy resources and practical evidence supporting the Participation in Democratic Life priority of the Erasmus+ and European… Call for Contributions: Help grow the Participation Resource Pool weiterlesen