From Cyprus to Brussels: Young voices helping shape European decision-making!
From Cyprus to Brussels: Young voices helping shape European decision-making!Â
On 10 September 2026, we proudly supported Demetriana Mnasonos, Vyacheslav Bakanov and Ilias Seferiadis’ participation in the ParticipACTION Final Conference in Brussels, where they joined young people from across Europe, policymakers and civil society representatives to present and discuss the youth-led policy paper developed through the project.
Through discussions and interactive roundtables, participants explored key themes surrounding youth participation, democratic engagement, and the role of young people in shaping the policies that affect their lives.
The exchange created space for young people and stakeholders to reflect on the policy paper’s recommendations, discuss potential challenges to their implementation, and consider how youth voices can play a more meaningful role in decision-making.
Discussions focused on three thematic areas: Education, Culture, Youth and Sport; Migration; and Values, Rights, Rule of Law and Security.
Thank you to all the young people, policymakers, civil society representatives, and partner organizations who contributed their knowledge, experiences, and ideas to this meaningful dialogue.Â
The conference took place within the framework of the ParticipACTION project, co-funded by the European Union under the CERV-2023-CITIZENS-CIV program.
