Help shape two new AI tools for youth work at our online AI Coffee Break on 21 July at 13:00 CET. Explore a new NotebookLM video tutorial and a practical guide for creating AI tutorials, then share your feedback before they are finalised.

Amid ongoing debates over whether young people should be restricted from accessing social media, the European Commission is developing a European age verification solution that will allow users to prove they meet the required age without compromising their privacy.

In Europe, terrorists are becoming increasingly younger. At least, that is what the data in The Yearbook of Jihadist Terrorism 2025 indicates.

The Convention's outcomes opened new opportunities to strengthen the role of youth information in youth work and future European policies. Read how ERYICA can build on this momentum and help shape the next steps.

This week, ERYICA presented its contribution to the review of the post-2027 EU Youth Strategy to representatives of the European Commission, calling for stronger recognition of youth information as a pillar of democratic participation, digital rights, and quality youth work.

Developed with the National Youth Council, the initiative brings together a group of trained ambassadors who bridge the gap between Agenzija Żgħażagħ and young people across Malta, focusing on research into information needs and the creation of accessible, youth-friendly content

The Catalan Youth Agency has published a new study on the Youth Offices and Youth Information Points within the National Youth Emancipation Network (XNEJ). The report provides an overview of services, facilities, staffing, and local coordination, offering valuable insights into the current landscape of youth information across Catalonia.

IPDJ’s Youth Information Spaces will become more participatory under a new co-management model that gives young people and youth organisations a greater role in shaping services. The initiative aims to make youth information more accessible, relevant, and responsive to young people's needs.

Limerick Youth Service brought together young people for creative workshops, interactive activities, and discussions on solidarity and fairness. The event also recognised participants in Erasmus+ youth exchanges with the awarding of EU Youthpass certificates.

NIVAM has launched a new training programme designed to strengthen youth work in Slovakia. Through basic and advanced modules, it supports youth workers and volunteers in developing key competencies and promoting quality standards across the sector.

Teeviit has launched a new set of conversation cards to help youth workers engage young people in discussions on key life topics. The cards combine guided dialogue with direct access to trusted information through integrated QR codes.

On 18 September, the Erasmus+ "Do You Mind?" project partners will gather in Zadar, Croatia, to launch the new MINDYI youth mental health training and share key European best practices.

The partners of the Erasmus+ project AI Youth Work Navigator invite youth information and youth work professionals to join the project's final conference on 30 September 2026 at La Tricoterie in Brussels, Belgium.

Hundreds of young people, policymakers and youth organisations gathered in Nicosia and online to make EU policies more youth-friendly. From housing and participation to trust and transparency, their recommendations will help shape the post-2027 EU Youth Strategy.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way young people access information, and ERYICA is helping youth (info) workers keep pace. Through the AI Youth Navigator and youthinfo.ai projects, the network is developing practical AI skills, ethical guidelines, and strategic resources to ensure youth information services remain trustworthy, innovative, and future-ready.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Susan Flocken as ERYICA’s new Director. Susan is an experienced, multilingual professional passionate about EU affairs and democracy development. With over 15 years of experience in strategic leadership and policy advocacy, she is the ideal leader for our network.

We are pleased to welcome our new Cooperating Organisation from Finland to the ERYICA network. Read on to discover more about their work and the valuable contribution they bring to our community.

At ERYICA, we are delighted to introduce you to our new member, coming from the Republic of Moldova. That is why we want to tell you a little bit about them.

Since March, ERYICA has welcomed 20 new Trainers of Trainers to its international trainers pool. After completing a months-long learning journey culminating in Luxembourg, they are now ready to deliver ERYICA's Youth Information and Counselling courses across Europe.

Last April, ERYICA joined more than 1,000 young people at the European Youth Week 2026 kick-off event in Brussels. Together with young representatives from the network, the Secretariat promoted ERYICA's 40th Anniversary Campaign and co-hosted a participatory session on young people's vision for Europe's future, highlighting the essential role of youth information in ensuring justice, inclusion, and participation.