How can we create more inclusive and accessible civic spaces for young people across Europe? What barriers continue to prevent many young people – especially those from marginalised backgrounds – from participating fully in democratic life?
On 23 June 2026, the EVY-PACT consortium invites practitioners, policymakers, educators, civil society organisations, researchers and young people to join an online public event exploring the state of youth civic participation in Europe and discussing practical ways to strengthen inclusive democratic engagement.
About the EVY-PACT project
EVY-PACT (Empowering Voices of Youth for Participation, Action and Civic Transformation) is a European cooperation project that seeks to strengthen the participation of young people in democratic life, with a particular focus on those facing barriers related to social exclusion, discrimination or unequal access to civic spaces.
Bringing together partners from Belgium, France, Italy and Romania, the project combines research, civic education, youth-led participation, institutional dialogue and local action to develop and test new approaches to inclusive youth engagement.
About the event
The event will present the findings of EVY-PACT’s comparative research conducted across the four partner countries, highlighting common challenges and opportunities for strengthening youth participation.
Participants will hear insights from the research team, engage with institutional and civil society representatives during a roundtable discussion, and learn about the next phase of the project, which will translate research findings into educational tools, participatory methodologies and practical testing activities.
Key discussion topics include:
- Barriers affecting youth civic participation across Europe;
- The role of physical and civic spaces in fostering engagement;
- How institutions can move beyond symbolic consultation;
- Approaches for engaging vulnerable and marginalised young people;
- Future practices and models that should be tested at European level.
The event will also provide an opportunity to connect with organisations and individuals working to strengthen democratic participation and civic engagement across Europe.