To start its birthday celebrations, ERYICA will host an online launch event on 10 April at 10:00 CET. Open to members and stakeholders, the webinar will introduce the activities and initiatives planned for the anniversary year. 

The Youth Partnership between the European Commission and the Council of Europe has published three new resources on youth mental health and well-being, including a cross-country policy mapping study, a thematic overview of key trends, and new podcast episodes,

The latest UNESCO Youth Report reveals a gap between youth engagement and real impact. With limited formal structures and many young people feeling unheard, current participation mechanisms still fall short. Yet new spaces are opening doors to greater youth influence.

Eurodesk Italy launches ‘Eurodesk in Pillole 2026’, a video podcast that makes European mobility opportunities more accessible to young people. Created entirely by young volunteers, the series offers clear, peer-to-peer insights on topics such as Erasmus+, ESC volunteering, EU traineeships, and OLS courses.

22 young ambassadors from Sóller and Ciutadella gathered in Ciutadella in March as part of the Balearic Islands Youth Ambassadors programme. The meeting focused on strengthening youth information and participation.

‘Connecta’, Andorra’s first Education and Career Guidance Fair, brought together over 80 exhibitors from three countries in February. Around 2,500 students attended to explore study options and career paths.

Last December, an Eurodesk delegation visited Madrid to explore innovative youth policies, services, and participation models. The experience highlighted the value of strong international networks like Eurodesk and ERYICA.

Europe Goes Local is seeking good practices for its network conference in the Norwegian city of Tromsø from 2 to 5 June. Share your project before 15 March.

A new round of applications for the European Youth Information Quality Label is open until the 1st of April. An online information session for potential applicants will be held on 4 March 2026. Register now!

At ERYICA, we are delighted to have begun 2026 by welcoming a new member to our network. That is the reason why we are delighted to introduce you to Info Jeunes France.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person with a passion for youth work, youth information and counselling, and non-profit management to be the new ERYICA Director.

Cannabis is part of many young people’s lives, but its risks are often underestimated. The Erasmus+ project “Cannabis Conversations: Equipping Youth Workers for Informed Guidance” equips youth workers with tools to address the topic in a stigma-free and informed way. Discover more about it!