PLEA FOR THE LEGAL RECOGNITION OF "YOUTH RIGHTS"
Explained
Across Europe, more than 70 million young people aged 15 to 29 still lack a clearly recognized legal status, despite their essential contribution to democratic, cultural, and economic life. The absence of a European legal framework dedicated to youth creates a gap between the protections offered to children and those reserved for adult
Recognizing youth as a distinct group of rights-holders and guaranteeing every young person the right to economic security and training within the framework of the European Social Charter would strengthen the rule of law, boost civic engagement, and foster lasting intergenerational cohesion.
By granting legal recognition to youth rights, the European Union would affirm its commitment to a fairer, more inclusive, and democratic future.
This charter would have the following objectives:
->A binding European Youth Rights Charter
->An Observatory to monitor implementation
->A unified legal definition of youth (15–29 years)
->Guarantees for housing, education, and political participation
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