European Youth Week 2026: 24 April to 1 May, Solidarity and Fairness Focus
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European Youth Week 2026 will run from 24 April to 1 May 2026, dedicated to solidarity and fairness while celebrating 30 years of volunteering in Europe. The Commission, in partnership with the European Parliament, will kick off the week in Brussels with over 1,000 participants exchanging ideas during a full day of activities. An exhibition will showcase Europeans who have made a meaningful difference in society, with events, discussions, and activities scheduled across Europe throughout the week.
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The European Commission announced the dates and theme for European Youth Week 2026, running from 24 April to 1 May 2026, with this year's edition dedicated to solidarity and fairness to mark 30 years of volunteering in Europe. The kick-off event in Brussels is co-organised with the European Parliament, expecting over 1,000 participants for a full day of activities. An exhibition will showcase Europeans who have made meaningful contributions to society, with events, discussions, and activities planned across Europe throughout the week.
For compliance professionals and legal staff, this announcement has no direct regulatory or compliance implications as it describes an informational promotional event. However, organisations involved in youth exchanges, volunteering programmes, or democratic participation initiatives funded by EU schemes should be aware of the increased visibility and potential engagement opportunities during this week. The announcement also signals the Commission's continued priority on supporting young people through funded EU initiatives including youth exchanges, volunteering, study, work, travel, and participation in EU democratic processes.
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European Youth Week 2024 - Kick-off event
European Youth Week 2026 takes place from 24 April to 1 May 2026. This year’s edition is dedicated to solidarity and fairness as we celebrate 30 years of volunteering in Europe. An exhibition will showcase Europeans who have made a meaningful difference in society.
The Commission organises European Youth Week every two years to celebrate and promote youth engagement, participation and active citizenship in Europe and beyond. The week will kick off in Brussels with an event co-organised by the European Commission and the European Parliament. Over 1000 participants will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and views during a full day of activities.
Throughout the week, a wide range of events, discussions and activities will take place across Europe, bringing together young people, stakeholders and policymakers to engage on key topics and share perspectives.
Supporting young people remains a key priority for the Commission, with various EU initiatives offering young people funded opportunities such as youth exchanges, volunteering, study, work, travel, or participation in democratic processes in the EU.
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Publication date 24 April 2026 Author Directorate-General for Communication
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