EYCA-Council of Europe Partial Agreement on Youth Mobility through the Youth Card

The European Youth Card Association (EYCA) and the Council of Europe have been working together in the framework of the Partial Agreement on Youth Mobility through the Youth Card since 1991. This partnership aims to connect Council of Europe Member States with EYCA member organisations and help them work together to develop better mobility solutions for young people.

Currently, 21 Council of Europe Member States contribute to the Partial Agreement, with more Member States preparing to join. These include Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, The Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia and Switzerland.

The annual work programme of the Partial Agreement covers a wide range of activities, from seminars and summer universities to research and publications. The aim is to generate and mobilize knowledge on all aspects of youth mobility, share best practices and help develop better policy solutions. These activities often result in good practice publications and recommendations for specific actions to Member States and EYCA national member organizations.

Joining the Partial Agreement is open to any Member State of the Council of Europe and any State party to the European Cultural Convention. These states can join at any moment by making a declaration to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. For more information on how to join the Partial Agreement, please visit the dedicated section on the Council of Europe website.

Furthermore, the agreement would provide the Member States with the opportunity to distribute the European Youth Card within their countries and thus, promote youth mobility and access to benefits and discounts within Europe. This would not only benefit the young people of the Member States but also the local businesses as well. The European Youth Card has proven to be a valuable tool for promoting youth mobility and the Partial Agreement is an effective way for Member States to join forces and achieve this goal.

In conclusion, the EYCA-Council of Europe Partial Agreement on Youth Mobility through the Youth Card is an effective way for Member States to join forces and promote youth mobility within Europe. The partnership not only benefits young people but also the local businesses and the Member States themselves. We urge the Member States to consider joining the Partial Agreement and thus, contributing to the promotion of youth mobility and access to benefits and discounts within Europe.