Conclusions of the Council and of the representatives of the governments of the Member States meeting within the Council on the European and international policy agendas on children, youth and children’s rights

Summary:

Resolution adopted by the Council of the European Union and representatives of the government of the Member States on 13 May 2024 , concerning European and international policy agendas on children, youth and children’s rights.

Further information:

The conclusions call on Member States and the European Commission to facilitate a seamless transition from childhood to adulthood, especially for young people in a vulnerable societal position, and to improve cooperation, coordination, information and exchange between relevant policies, policy areas and levels. The text also invites Member States to consider developing or elaborating upon existing national strategies or coordinated policies for children’s rights and youth, ensuring policy coherence between children, children’s rights, and youth affairs to coordinate age-related needs.

The Resolution was adopted at a meeting of the Education, Youth, Culture and Sport (EYCS) Council on 13 May 2024, and published in the Official Journal on 4 June 2024.

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General Secretariat of the Council: Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council, 13-14 May 2024 https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eycs/2024/05/13-14/

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