24.11.2005   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 292/5

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The active citizenship of young people is key to building democratic and inclusive societies at all levels.

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Young people and their organisations have a role to play in the development of the European Union, including contributing to the Lisbon goals of boosting jobs and growth.

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To help achieve the Lisbon employment goals, young people need to be fully integrated into society and therefore:

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The Community instruments that support the Lisbon partnership for growth and jobs, such as the ‘Education and Training 2010’ Work Programme and the Employment and Social Inclusion strategies, have a key role to play in achieving the aims of the European Pact for Youth.

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The specific needs of young people should be taken into account by policymakers at local, regional, national and European level, so that the youth dimension in all relevant policies is strengthened.

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Young people and their organisations should be consulted on and closely involved in the development, implementation and follow-up of policy actions affecting them, thereby also contributing to a greater sense of active citizenship among young people.

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Those active in youth work and youth organisations need to be properly trained and qualified so as to provide effective support for young people.

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supporting the active citizenship of young people, through the Youth Open Method of Coordination,

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the European Pact for Youth, which highlights youth issues in core areas of the Lisbon partnership for growth and jobs,

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including a youth dimension in other relevant European policies.

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Work should continue on supporting active citizenship through the priorities agreed under the Youth Open Method of Coordination: participation, information, voluntary activities and a better knowledge of youth, including improving knowledge of the issues raised in the European Pact for Youth.

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The aims of the European Pact for Youth will be pursued within the Lisbon partnership for jobs and growth.

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When developing a youth dimension in other relevant European policies, priority will be given to anti-discrimination, healthy lifestyles, including sport, and research on youth issues.

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When implementing the framework for cooperation:

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continue to implement the common objectives agreed under the Youth Open Method of Coordination;

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ensure effective follow-up of the European Pact for Youth when implementing the Lisbon Strategy, for example by setting measurable objectives;

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develop structured dialogue with young people and their organisations at national, regional and local level on policy actions affecting them, with the involvement of researchers in the youth field.

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develop structured dialogue with young people at European level on policy actions affecting them, for example by making innovative use of information technology and holding regular conferences between young people, their organisations, researchers in the youth field and policymakers;

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develop, promote and facilitate access to the European Youth Portal, EURES, PLOTEUS and EURODESK in order to help young people make the most of opportunities to work, volunteer and study abroad;

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ensure effective follow-up of the European Pact for Youth when implementing the Lisbon Strategy.

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encourage, for young people and those active in youth work and youth organisations, the recognition of non-formal and informal learning, for example through developing a ‘Youthpass’ and considering its inclusion in Europass, and consider the validation of such learning, whilst taking account of national situations and respecting Member States' competences;

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identify obstacles to and exchange, develop and apply good practice concerning young people's mobility in order to make it easier for them to work, volunteer, train and study throughout the European Union and further afield;

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make the best possible use of the opportunities offered by Community and Member State policies, programmes and other instruments to enhance young people's active citizenship, social inclusion, employability and educational attainment;

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evaluate the framework for European cooperation in the youth field in 2009.