Partial Agreement on the Youth Card

Partial Agreement on Youth Cards within the framework of the Council of Europe

Since 1991, the Partial Agreement on the Youth Card in the framework of the Council of Europe has contributed to strong development of the EURO<26 youth card across Europe.

18 Member States have so far joined the Partial Agreement: Andorra, Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, France, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, The Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland.

Programme of the Partial Agreement
The programme of the Partial Agreement offers young people in countries that have joined the agreement opportunities to take part in European cross-border exchanges, training programmes and projects. Activities made possible by the Partial Agreement include:

• Communications:
  development of youth information media and tools, ensuring young people have access to better information and thus make more informed life choices. Including: pan-European web portal www.EURO26.org, Editor’s Database (information sharing Intranet), Communications Group panel of experts, Photo Gallery, and more.

• Research:
  EYCAdemy – the establishment of a panel of trained qualitative youth research moderators across Europe. In 2006, focus group training and research on topics relevant to Europe have been carried out simultaneously in 17 countries across Europe. Topics include: participation, tolerance, racism, gender or racially motivated violence, and more.

• Development:
  Sharing of best practice in youth information and benefits across Europe. Includes: EURO<26 Exchanges for young people working with the youth card, EURO<26 Tutorials and Seminars, Matchmaker Programme, development of pan-European discounts, services, advantages – leading to more opportunities for every young person in Europe.

By joining the Partial Agreement on the Youth Card, Member States are supporting a tool that brings Europe closer to young people - and brings young people closer to being active citizens of Europe.

Member States that join the Partial Agreement programme gain added benefits over the non-contributing countries and therefore do their young citizens the double favour of increasing the overall European potential of their youth card and creating concrete opportunities.

A relatively small investment (ranging from €800 to €57,370 for an annual contribution) means a high return for young people and government. States wishing to join the Partial Agreement should simply send a letter stating so to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe.

For more information, please see the documents below and/or contact: mail at eyca dot org

Related Files

Partial_Agreement_2007_Info_Sheet.pdf  eyca_pa_final_screen.pdf