Your Europe, Your Choice: Engage and Influence

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This playlist invites you to actively engage with the European Union, helping you understand how the EU works and how you can participate in shaping the future of youth policies. Through a series of activities, you will explore your rights as an EU citizen, contribute to youth dialogue at local, national, and EU levels, engage in digital platforms for meaningful discussions, support campaigns that matter to you, and take part in EU simulations and workshops.
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Each activity helps you develop essential skills like communication, negotiation, co-operation, critical thinking, and civic-mindedness, skills vital to play an active role in EU-related discussions and decisions that impact young people. Whether you’re exploring your rights, advocating for youth issues, or participating in simulations that mirror real EU decision-making, this playlist is designed to help you connect with the EU and make your voice heard.
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This playlist supports and encourages learning, recognition, and action contributing to the European Youth Goal #1: Connecting EU with Youth.
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Why should you care?Understand EU decision-making: Learn how the EU functions and how young people can influence policies and participate in shaping decisions that affect their lives.
Shape the future of Europe: Gain the skills to contribute to building a more inclusive, youth-friendly European Union that listens to and acts on the needs of young people.
Get involved in EU initiatives: Discover how you can participate in EU-funded programmes and platforms to connect with the EU, advocate for change, and shape policies.
Make your voice heard through digital platforms: Learn how to use digital tools to share your ideas and contribute to important EU discussions.
Join peer networks across Europe: Collaborate with other young people in EU youth networks to exchange ideas, advocate for change, and amplify your collective voice.
Earn recognition: Receive badges that showcase your knowledge of EU processes and active engagement in shaping Europe’s future. These badges can enhance your CV and provide tangible recognition of your civic engagement.
Connect with like-minded peers: Join a network with peers across Europe, learning from each other’s experiences and collaborating on EU-wide youth initiatives.
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How partners and organisations in Cities of Learning can support you:
Showcase success stories: Highlight inspiring examples of young people leading change in their communities with the support of EU programmes.
Encourage participation: Use social media and local outreach efforts to motivate young people to join and contribute to EU-wide initiatives.
Create international connections: Support youth in building cross-border networks by connecting them with EU projects and international collaboration opportunities.
Organise events: Partner with local organisations to host EU-themed events that engage youth in discussions about their role in shaping Europe’s future.
Facilitate policy dialogues: Help organise sessions where young people can interact with EU representatives, voicing their opinions and contributing to policy discussions.
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How to get started:Choose the activity that interests you most and participate in activities available in your local area or online.
Apply for each badge by completing the required tasks and submitting your evidence through the platform.
Once you’ve completed all the activities and earned your badges, you’ll automatically receive the playlist badge, recognising your overall achievement and contribution to the European Youth Goal No. 1: Connecting EU with youth.
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This playlist is a part of the European Youth Goals for Cities of Learning cooperation partnership implemented by four partner organisations:
System&G, lead partner in Greece
CODEC, Belgium
Badgecraft, Lithuania
System&G Finland
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The EU Erasmus+ programme co-funded this activity.
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Your Rights, Your Superpowers in Europe

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Join the Conversation: Get Involved in the EU Youth Dialogue

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Ever wanted to have your say on the issues that matter most to you? This activity gives you the chance to speak up and be heard—whether it’s in your town, your country, or even the EU itself!﻿
The EU Youth Dialogue is all about making sure young people like you can directly influence policies that impact your future. From local youth councils to national consultations, all the way to online events where you can talk to EU decision-makers, this activity gives you the tools to make sure your voice is at the heart of it all.
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First, get inspired!Take a look on how initiatives and dialogue can provide a change in the European Union. Your voice counts and by collaborating with other young adults, you can provide the change you want :The European Citizens’ Initiative: 
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Tune into a podcast where young activists from across Europe share their experiences of joining youth dialogues and getting their ideas into the spotlight.This is an example on how young people managed to present their rights and views  in the COP26: 
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Now, take action:You’ll start locally and build up to the national and European levels, so whether you want to tackle issues in your city or contribute to EU-wide policies, this activity has got you covered!
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Start locally: Find out how you can join a youth council or local event where young people come together to discuss what matters most to them. From education to climate change, this is your chance to speak up! Attend a local youth dialogue event and share your thoughts on key issues. Be bold—this is your moment to shine!
Join the national conversation: Wondering how your local ideas can turn into national action? Learn how youth dialogue moves from your community to the national stage, where youth representatives debate, consult, and propose solutions. You’ll get the chance to connect with national youth organisations and make sure your voice is heard on a bigger scale. Find and connect with a national youth organisation involved in the EU Youth Dialogue. Attend a national event or consultation, and reflect on how the discussions at the national level match up with the issues facing your local community.
Take it to the European level: Ready to go big? The EU Youth Dialogue lets you take part in discussions that shape policies for all young people across Europe. Learn how to join online consultations, share your thoughts, and meet decision-makers who want to hear from you. Participate in an online EU Youth Dialogue event or consultation. Bring your ideas, listen to others, and help shape youth policy at the European level.
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Get your badge.Complete some of the activities from the list above and apply for a badge (=click the "Get this badge" button below). Show everyone that you’ve stepped up, made your voice heard, and contributed to shaping policies that matter to young people.
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Who is behind this activity?Cities of Learning Network partners invite you to learn and do something about the European Youth Goal #1 Connect EU with Youth. We value your efforts and contributions and therefore want to reward you with badge recognition.
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Contact us for more details about the Erasmus+ co-funded project "European Youth Goals for Cities of Learning"
System&G, Greece - the project lead partner
CODEC, Belgium
Badgecraft, Lithuania
System&G, Finland
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Disclaimer: We are grateful for the ideas generated by youth leaders and youth workers during the international study visits. To create this activity, humans collaborated with AI using the Youth Goals Hub GPT custom-built version, informed and inspired by the best youth work practices.
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Youth Advocate: from Local to European Obțineți această insignă

This badge is awarded for completing the “Join the EU Youth Dialogue” activity. You’ve taken part in the EU Youth Dialogue process, engaging with local and national youth dialogue platforms, and contributed to discussions that shape youth policy at a European level. You’ve developed key competences that allow you to advocate for youth voices effectively.
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Skills and experiences gained (aligned with the Council of Europe’s Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture - RFCDC):
Co-operation Skills (Competence 16): You’ve worked well with others to engage in discussions and ensure youth perspectives are heard in shaping EU policies.
Openness to Cultural Otherness (Competence 4): You’ve shown openness to different cultures and perspectives, respecting and learning from the diverse viewpoints shared during the dialogue.
Civic-mindedness (Competence 6): You’ve actively contributed to democratic discussions, showing that you care about the future of youth in Europe.
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This badge demonstrates the earner’s skills and actions in participating in youth dialogue and advocating for young people’s perspectives at various levels, contributing to the European Youth Goal #1: Connecting EU with Youth. Cities of Learning Network partners value the badge earner’s efforts and contributions and issue this badge after reviewing the provided evidence.

You have to finish all tasks to get the badge

Tasks

Task no.1

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Speak up locally:
Task: Attend a local youth dialogue event where young people discuss the issues that matter most to them. Share your thoughts and contribute your perspective on the issues that affect your community.
Evidence: Submit a short description of your experience, what you learned, and the issues discussed during the local dialogue.

Task no.2

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Go to the national level:
Task: Connect with a national youth organisation involved in the EU Youth Dialogue. Attend a national consultation or event, and share on how local concerns are represented at the national level.
Evidence:  Write a short explanation on the issues discussed at the national level and how they align with or differ from the concerns raised in your local community.

Task no.3

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Make your mark at the European level:
Task: Participate in an online EU Youth Dialogue consultation or event, where young people from across Europe discuss important topics and policies. Share your ideas and contribute to shaping EU policies.
Evidence:  Submit a short report on your participation in the European dialogue, including the key issues discussed and how you contributed your voice to the conversation.

Click, Connect, Contribute: Join the EU Dialogue online

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Support a Campaign You Care About

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EU Simulations and Workshops

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Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

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