Latest Activities and News

Organisations and stakeholders are invited to share their insights and contribute to the development of guidelines for the protection of minors within the scope of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The consultation closes on 10 June 2025.

Nine of our member children and adult national representatives came together in Ireland. To see and experience how children are involved in decision-making locally and nationally, and to work together on actionable projects to be taken back home.

The Palermo Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is a group of young people aged 15-25 in who advise on the needs of their peers and propose solutions, acting as a bridge between youth and adults.

Stakeholders and children are invited to give their views on UN general comment no. 27 on children's right to access to justice and to an effective remedy. The consultation closes on 30 June, 2025.

Student voice is at the heart of everything they do at Bremore Educate Together Secondary School (ETSS). Get inspired by the many activities that give students a chance to participate and have a say.

On 25 March, young members of our Advisory Board spent a few hours with Commissioner Glenn Micallef. Discussing the matters most important to them and learning more about what the EU is doing.

On 11 March, two of our young members – Lisa Marie and Faith – took part in a Youth Policy Dialogue with Commissioner Michael McGrath. Lisa Marie shares her experience.

Meet our young member Aurora, who through her activism, has inspired many young people to be brave, share their opinions, and fight for justice and equality. Her example shows that standing up for what is right and using your voice can make a real difference in the world.

On 11 March, two of our young members – Faith and Lisa Marie – took part in a Youth Policy Dialogue in Dublin with Commissioner Michael McGrath. Faith tells us more about it.

A Youth Dialogue in Athens on promoting inclusiveness through sports and culture with Commissioner Glenn Micallef brought together 28 young people from diverse backgrounds. Read more about it.

The European Parliament's Youth Survey heard from EU children and young people (16-30), on their sources of information, exposure to disinformation, political engagement, and voting behaviour. See what they said.

This report, developed by the Eurochild Children's Council is accessible for children, and others who need an easy to read version. It presents the findings of the VOICE project which listened to children and caregivers about their experiences online.

We have a new European Commissioner – Glenn Micallef – who will work on children’s rights, including child participation.

Our young Spanish Advisory Board member Eva ran a survey to find out what people around her thought about voting for 16-year-olds. She presented the results at our December Board meeting.

We've been working on it since April, and now our 2025-2026 Work Plan is here! Click through to read about the topics and activities that we'll be focusing on for the next two years.