Why do you vote?
There are plenty of reasons to participate in the European elections and, this way, to influence the European Union's policy making process.
We have asked young people from all over Europe why are they voting between 6 - 9 June 2024.
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Why this campaign
The European elections on 6 – 9 June 2024 are a big opportunity for young people across Europe to make their voices heard, and they should not miss it! Through their vote they can have an active role in shaping a more social and inclusive Europe.
By voting they have a say and will decide who will represent them and hence influence policies that directly impact their lives and ensure their concerns are included in the political agenda. Voting enables them to participate in decision-making processes that govern their countries and the European Union, ultimately fostering a vibrant and inclusive democracy.
The approach
Young people encouraging young people.
With the #IVoteForEU collaborative campaign we seek to encourage young people to mobilise their peers to take a step forward and actively participate in the elections and cast their vote.
We want young people from different countries to shoot their own videos in which they explain why they are voting in the elections and/or why do they think it is important to participate.
In collaboration with:
Resources on the European Union
#explainEU - a campaign on making EU language more accessible for young people.
EU communication needs to be more inclusive. By helping young people understand what the Union is, and what it stands for, knowledge of their rights and opportunities will grow.
Youth-friendly materials on the core EU treaties
The READY project wants to raise EU awareness in young people by making relevant provisions from EU treaties understandable to them. It aims at raising literacy competencies in young people, so they can better understand the meaning of these treaties and the importance that they have over their lives.
EU ready to READ - an easy-to-understand compilation of the most relevant provisions to young people from EU treaties.
EU ready to SEE - infographics on complex EU themes created for young people in collaboration with them and social and youth workers.
Materials are also available in Croatian, French, Greek and Italian here.
Policy Paper - Making EU language more accessible for young people
This policy paper aims to address the challenges of applying effective EU communication and raise the awareness of the need to make EU language more accessible and understandable.
Moreover, the document contains recommendations on how EU language can be adapted to respond to its young audience.
Guidelines - Making EU language more accessible for young people
Education institutions and youth and social work organisations have a crucial role to play in supporting young citizens to better understand and connect with the EU.
These set of guidelines are designed to facilitate better and more accessible EU education, through formal and non-formal outlets. They are based on YES Forum’s expertise and experience with young people, through diverse activities and exchange with its member youth and social work organisations.
