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EU Commissioners: Policies cannot be designed without young people

Published March 20, 2026, 12:03
EU Commissioners: Policies cannot be designed without young people

EU Commissioners emphasized the importance of youth participation in policymaking at a summit held in Nicosia. The contribution of young people will directly influence upcoming EU policies, including important initiatives for the blue economy and the youth strategy after 2027. Commissioners stated that feedback from young people will be incorporated into specific policy proposals and that their participation has already had a positive impact, such as on the European Ocean Alliance. The Minister of Education of Cyprus highlighted the challenges of turning youth participation into real influence in policymaking.