Under 30 episode on the Youth Partnership 2026-2028 workplan
The podcast explores the new chapter of the EU-Council of Europe Youth Partnership, which started on 1 January 2026. Ingrid Bellander Todino (European Commission), Tobias Flessenkemper (Council of Europe) and Clotilde Talleu (EU-Council of Europe Youth Partnership Manager) discuss the main challenges facing young people, the priorities of both institutions, and the stronger focus on youth work in the 2026-2028 programme. The episode also looks at youth research, youth policy and young people’s access to rights, with reflections on democracy, mental health, digitalisation and the follow-up to the 4th European Youth Work Convention.
UNDER 30' is a podcast series produced by the EU-Council of Europe youth partnership that brings research results, explores trends in young people's lives and themes relevant for youth policy and practice.