EU-UK Youth

Young people are at the heart of EU-UK relationship. With over 12 million young people (18-30), youth is essential in building stronger connections between the UK and the EU. 

And the EU Delegation to the UK aims to do just that. Through the vibrant activities of the Delegation's annual Youth Dialogues, European Affairs Societies Network (EASN) and the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) - the EU Delegation to the UK works to engage, empower and connect young people in the UK and the EU. We aim to amplify the voice of young people in decision-making. The EU-UK Youth Action Plan also addresses inequalities and creates networking opportunities. It is understood that programmes like Erasmus+ are pivotal in strengthening these ties.

• Please read on to read more about the work of the EASN and the YAC..

The EU Delegation organises an annual large scale conference of young people and youth organisations from across sectors and regions. The key objective of the Youth Dialogues is meaningful policy dialogue with youth in the UK, with representatives from the four nations and the nine English regions, as well as a variety of other sectors.  

The annual youth dialogues are designed to:

• Identify key issues for youth in the UK and the participants´ views on EU-UK relations;
• Provide a forum for the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) to hear the views of young people in the UK
• Lay the foundations for engagement with youth in the UK, including action at local level
• Discuss the challenges facing youth engagement in the UK and youth engagement in the EU, and foster links between UK and EU youth
• Encourage networking among the groups, follow-up at local level and potential joint activities that could take place

Student societies and associations are a central part of the student experience here in the UK, and the Delegation began to build particular contacts with the European Affairs societies in Universities across the country. The European Affairs Societies found across UK universities focus on fostering good relations between the UK and the UK and the values of the European Union. The societies provide a platform for student-led collaboration designed to deepen connections with EU institutions.  They are open to British students, EU students and international students interested in European Affairs. 

Energised by the same ideas but working in isolation..the idea for a Network took root.

As the Delegation worked on building on its contacts across the UK, it was thought wouldn’t it be a good idea to put the societies in contact? Wouldn’t it be great to amplify the existing platforms by pooling energies – and from that thought grew the idea to bring the already established European Affairs Societies together to form a Network.

Interested? Read on…

The EU Delegation to the UK is proud to have established the very first Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). The Delegation put out a call for young people passionate about making a difference in EU-UK relations and committed to amplifying the voices of young people. Following a difficult selection process we are very happy to introduce the dynamic team who will be working with the Delegation on ensuring the voice of youth in heard in the EU-UK conversation. 

On June 16th 2025 - the very first meeting of the very first Youth Advisory Committee of the EU Delegation to the UK took place...read on to find out more. 

The EU Delegation in Europe House, London, welcomes groups of students and young people eager to learn more about the EU and the role of the EU Delegation to the UK. The EU Delegation regularly hosts study visits for groups from UK, EU, or third-country universities. Visits from Further Education or Vocational Education and Training establishments and youth organizations are also most welcome.

• To learn more, follow the link to the page about visiting Europe House.