YouthProAktiv

Advancing gender equality and womens empowerment in EU external action remains a strategic priority in an increasingly complex and contested global context. Building on the foundations of the current Gender Action Plan (GAP III), the next phase offers an important opportunity to reinforce a gender-transformative and intersectional approach, while ensuring that commitments translate into tangible outcomes on the…

Energy efficiency remains a central pillar of the European Unions transition towards climate neutrality, while also playing a critical role in reducing energy costs, strengthening resilience, and addressing energy poverty.

YouthProAktiv welcomes the development of the EU Teachers Agenda and the stronger attention being given to the attractiveness and future of the teaching profession. Teachers are at the centre of quality education, but across Europe many are facing growing workloads, staff shortages, limited career progression and increasingly complex classroom realities.

YouthProAktiv welcomes the European Commissions initiative to strengthen basic skills and improve educational performance across Europe. We believe this is an important priority, especially at a time when many young people are facing growing inequalities, rapid technological change and increasing uncertainty about their future.

YouthProAktiv welcomes the development of a dedicated European strategy on artificial intelligence for the cultural and creative sectors. AI is already changing the way cultural content is created, distributed and accessed, and it is important that Europe approaches this transformation in a way that supports innovation while protecting human creativity, cultural diversity and the rights of creators.

The ESF+ plays a pivotal role in addressing key challenges faced by young people across the EU, including unemployment, lack of skills, and barriers to entrepreneurship. By focusing on these areas, the Fund has the potential to significantly contribute to the empowerment of the youth population, equipping them with the necessary tools and opportunities to succeed in the rapidly changing labor market.

The effectiveness of the Artificial Intelligence Act will depend not only on its substantive obligations but also on the clarity, fairness and robustness of its enforcement framework. The proposed detailed arrangements on evaluations and proceedings are therefore a critical component in ensuring that the regulation can be applied consistently and credibly across the Union.

In light of the details provided, it is evident that there is a compelling need to allocate increased resources towards bolstering youth employment, particularly in rural areas, disadvantaged urban settings, and among individuals with disabilities, migrant and refugee backgrounds

YouthProAktiv welcomes the evaluation of the Council Recommendation on individual learning accounts. In a labour market shaped by digitalisation, the green transition and changing skills needs, access to continuous learning is increasingly important.