The EU Youth Dialogue is a dialogue mechanism between young people and decision makers taking place in the framework of the EU Youth Strategy.

The dialogue with policy makers and other dialogue activities happen in 18-month work cycles. Each cycle focuses on a different theme set by the Council of Youth Ministers. The current theme (12th cycle from July 2026 to end December 2027) is linked to Youth Goal #4: Information and Constructive Dialogue.

In every Member State, the process is organised by national working groups that are in charge of conducting consultations and activities in their country with young people, youth organisations and policy makers.

The Trio Presidency of the Council of the EU (Ireland, Lithuania and Greece for the next 18 months) takes the lead role with regard to steering the implementation of the EU Youth Dialogue, in close cooperation with the European Commission and the National Agencies, as well as with the European Youth Forum and other youth civil society representatives, within a coordination group.

At the EU-level, International Non-Governmental Youth Organisations (INGYO’s) like ENGSO Youth apply to participate and contribute to the dialogue consultations. 

Once national and European activities are over, the results are compiled, analysed and further discussed at the EU Youth Conferences. There, youth representatives and policy makers have the opportunity to work together and present a joint message to the EU. These conferences take place twice a year and are hosted by the country that holds the EU Presidency.

The conclusions based on the EU Youth dialogue activities are presented to the Council of the European Union. The Council might then adopt a policy document containing the views of young people.

We are proud to announce that ENGSO Youth has been selected to participate as an INGYO in the 12th Cycle of the EU Youth Dialogue. Over the coming months, we will actively contribute to the consultation process and keep you updated on our the progress of the dialogue.