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Discussions focused on EU Youth Goal 4, Information and Constructive Dialogue, and the role of reliable information in enabling young people to participate meaningfully in democratic life, while contributing to the development of the next EU Youth Strategy beyond 2027.

The revised manual provides practical tools for youth workers to confidently navigate European funding architecture, demystifying technical accounting and strategic fundraising.

ERYICA has launched a new Erasmus+ Key Action 1 Mobility Project, funded by Luxembourg's Anefore asbl. Designed to enhance youth information standards across Europe through international training and digital innovation, the initiative has officially opened a Call for Hosts for its first face-to-face training session in early 2027.

The Do You Mind? project concluded, presenting its key results on mental health in youth information and youth work. Building on YIMinds, the project delivered three outcomes: Good Practices, MINDYI and The Net of Souls.

The ERYICA network will gather in Dublin on 18–19 November for its Extraordinary General Assembly and 40th anniversary celebrations. The event will be preceded by the conference Infonomics 2.0 – Facts Still Matter Conference on 17 November.

The 6th ERYICA Network Meeting brought together 26 organisations from 22 countries to shape the network’s future work. Members agreed on new initiatives on youth loneliness, media literacy and critical thinking.

ERYICA Director Susan Flocken joined the EU-Council of Europe Youth Partnership’s Research Symposium to highlight the crucial role of youth information in helping young people access their social rights.

The European Commission has proposed new rules to restrict social media access for under-15s, aiming to create a safer digital environment for young people. The proposed EU Kids Act still needs approval from the European Parliament and the Council.

The AI Youth Work Navigator project concluded with a final conference in Brussels, where it launched its new platform and presented practical resources for youth information professionals. The project produced five AI tool tutorials and a Video Tutorial Creation Guide in English, French and Greek.

The Youth Innovating Democracy Manifesto, created by 120 young people from across Europe, highlights access to information, media literacy and the fight against disinformation as key to Europe’s democratic future. Its recommendations also reinforce the role of youth information workers in empowering young people and strengthening democratic participation.

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

Estonia’s Teeviit Sticker Contest invited young people to help shape the visual identity of the national youth information service.
The winning designs will be produced as physical sticker sheets for future Teeviit communications, turning young people’s ideas into a lasting part of the service.

IPDJ’s “Canal Aberto” offers monthly online sessions for young people on topics including AI, media literacy, mental health and civic participation. The free sessions aim to strengthen critical thinking, skills and active citizenship.

Estonia’s Teeviit youth information portal is taking part in a Service Design Development Programme to improve the user experience and encourage young people to return. The initiative combines service design, SEO improvements, user interviews and surveys to better understand young people’s needs and expectations.

The Youth Board of Cyprus is strengthening local youth participation through meetings with young people and Youth Centres across the country. The initiative explores regional challenges and priorities, while also gathering input on youth entrepreneurship through the ekfracy digital participation platform.

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Eurodesk Italy has launched "Mental Health and Youth (Information) Work", a social media campaign that promotes young people's mental well-being and highlights the role of youth information services.

ERYICA took part in the UN's first Global Dialogue on AI Governance during Geneva Digital Week, where Governing Board member Günter Bressau presented the organisation's AI initiative. Bringing together the outcomes of ERYICA's AI projects and its forthcoming AI Strategy, the initiative highlights the essential role of youth information in ensuring that AI serves the rights, safety and participation of young people.

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.