European Youth Conference in Braga Advances New Charter for Youth Participation

Earlier this month, the European Youth Conference titled "Young People in Local and Regional Life: Democracy in Action!" convened at the Youth Centre Braga in Portugal. Organized in partnership with the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, the conference marked the most extensive gathering of young individuals and local authorities this year. The event focused on fostering youth engagement in democratic processes and took significant steps toward developing a new Charter for youth participation. This initiative aims to enhance the role of young people in local governance and decision-making across Europe.