Youth from European regions join their efforts to bring the principle of subsidiarity closer to young people during the 4th meeting of AER's Youth Regional Network
7-9 June 2010, Krapinsko-Zagorska zupanija (HR)
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- Photo copyright: Orangelog.eu
Even beautiful weather and fairytale-like surroundings did not diminish young people's motivation to prove that 'Subsidiarity is more than a word!' for youth actively involved in European regions.
Discussing youth participation with European and regional decision-makers; brainstorming in 5 interactive working sessions 'Think Global, Act Regional!'; adapting the Strategic Programme 2010-2011 and electing the Youth President - these are only some of the results of the meeting.
YRN Strategic Programme 2011
Co E European Charter on the Participation
YRN meeting R.Spannring AT 01
YRN Ostfold
West Sussex Youth Cabinet
During Plenary Session II participants elected the Youth President and Vice-President.The Presidential Elections were preceded by a vivid debate that proved an excellent opportunity to ask questions to 3 candidates running for Presidency.
It was during 5 Working Sessions that each Youth Committee nominated a Head chairing the Committee. According to the Strategic Programme, the YRN Presidium will now act as a main decision-making body within the Network.
OLOV OSKARSSON, Jämtland (S) is 22 years old. He studies religion and has specialised in corporate ethics. He joined AER in 2008 as a youth team member and has been actively involved in YRN ever since. In 2009 Olov was elected the Chairman of the Youth Committee on Healthcare and Social Affairs.Before being elected as YRN's second President, Olov said: "We can make a change for young people in Europe. What really makes me committed to this is that I think we have one of the best platforms for youth. Still we can reach further. I think we can and will define the youth politics of today and tomorrow."
MICHAL MATLAK, Westpomerania (PL), was elected YRN's Vice-President. Michal is a former Head of the Youth Committee on Media and Communication. After having graduated from the cultural studies at the University of Wroclaw (PL), Michal started to study media and communication at the Humboldt University in Berlin. Michal is a coordinator of the PhD Erasmus Students Group - a network of PhD students from the EU countries. "As a Vice-President of YRN, I'd like to create a strongest youth network in Europe" said Michal, after being elected as YRN's Vice-President.
- Head of Youth Committee on Sustainable Development Domagoj Gregov, Zagreb (HR)
- Head of Youth Committee on Professional Life and Entrepreneurship Jelena Orlić, Primorje-Gorski kotar (HR)
- Head of Youth Committee on Education and Culture Jonathan Guillaume, Limousin (F)
- Head of Youth Committee on Health and Social Affairs Committee co-chaired by Doris Leichtfried, Salzburg (AT) and Maria Martinsson, Dalarna (S)
- Head of Youth Committee on Media and Communication Anton Kuzmin, Olmoucky (CZ)
‘Empowering youth through subsidiarity’ means giving more power to young people active in regional youth councils, parliaments and organisations!
The principle of subsidiarity is one of the core values of the AER Youth Regional Network. Following this principle, all decision-making processes should be taken at the lowest level of governance, i.e. closest to the citizens, including the youngest generation of Europeans.
AER Youth Regional Network, Europe's unique platfrom of regional youth councils, parliaments and organisations, offers a perfect opportunity to boost regional youth participatory structures.
- Strengthening the structure of the AER Youth Regional Network.
Only a well-established structure within the Network allows its members to strive for a greater recognition of regional participatory structures in the future. To achieve this aim participants will:
- elect the President and the Vice-President;
- discuss the future shape of the Strategic Programme 2011;
- discuss and adopt Membership Criteria for the 1st time.
- Boosting youth participation
During the meeting young participants will focus on regional youth participation and will take active part in:
- 2 Plenary Sessions dedicated to Youth Participation;
- 5 Working Sessions: Think Global, Act Regional!
They will also discuss their contribution to YRN's 1st Working Group on Regional Youth Participation.
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Olov Oskarsson, Jämtland (S):
"As the newly elected YRN president I want us to start acting and make changes. We can really help all young people in Europe. What really makes me committed to this is that I think we have one of the best platforms for youth but still we can reach further."
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Invitation
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Methodology Paper
Youth Committee on Sustainable Development
Youth Committee on Professional Life and Youth Entrepreneurship
Youth Committee on Education and Culture
Youth Committee on Healthcare and Social Affairs
Youth Committee on Media and Communication
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