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EURODESK SUMMARY - 2014-02

United Nations World Youth Report 2013 - Youth & Migration

Published by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), the report offers a broad

understanding of the situation of young migrants from the perspective of young migrants themselves.

It highlights some of the concerns, challenges and successes experienced by young migrants based

on their own lives and told in their own voices. The report focuses largely on the phenomena of

international migration which increasingly has a significant impact on the origin, transit and destination

countries and communities. The consequences are complex, context-specific and subject to change

over time.

The report has been drafted in an interactive manner, allowing readers to navigate chapters

individually.

Find out more: http://www.unworldyouthreport.org

First-ever official hearing for a European citizens' initiative at the European Parliament

Access to good quality water was the topic of the first-ever official hearing held for a European

citizens' initiative at the European Parliament on 17 February.

Organisers of the Right2Water campaign urged the EU Commission to guarantee access to water

and sanitation as a human right, and give a legal undertaking that water services will not be liberalised

in the EU.

MEPs shared the view that access to water is a basic human right, but some pointed out that rules on

providing drinkable water remain the remit of EU member states.

The hearing was attended by the Right2Water organisers, MEPs as well as Commission Vice-

President Maro!"ef#ovi#, who will draft the official response to the initiative by 20 March.Find out more: http://tinyurl.com/nnbltt4

Working with young people: The value of youth work in the EU

This new EU-wide study published today, provides information about the value of youth work, and how

it results in a range of positive outcomes for young people, enabling them to:

- develop skills and competences,

- strengthen their network and social capital, and

- change particular behaviours.

According to the study, beyond the individual level outcomes, youth work is an important component of

our social fabric, offering a space for contact, exchange, and engagement between young people, as

well as between generations.

The study analyses the specific situation of the 28 EU Member States, highlighting the situation of

youth work and its contribution to the well-being and development of young people.

Various actors and organisations are delivering youth work in Europe, such as youth clubs, youth

centres and youth associations. In addition to street workers' activities, youth workers are providing

support within schools, libraries or hospitals. Despite this diversity, youth work has common core

features; it focuses on young people, their personal development, and voluntary participation.

Find out more:

Working with young people: the value of youth work in the European Union

Working with young people: the value of youth work in the European Union - Case Studies

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European Vacancy Monitor (EVM) reveals North-South divide in EU labour market

The latest issue of the European Vacancy Monitor (EVM) reveals a shortage of labour supply incountries such as Austria, Denmark Sweden, Estonia and Latvia, while competition for jobs is

increasing in countries such as Greece, Slovakia and Spain. The report also highlights the strengths

and weaknesses in the recruitment markets of four Southern countries, and warns that more

measures are needed to help young people find skilled jobs and, therefore, boost labour productivity.

The Monitor confirms stagnation in labour demand in the EU in the second quarter of 2013, except for

a small increase in the number of job vacancies in the public sector. Overall, recruitment fell by 4%, a

larger decline than in the previous quarter. Hiring increased in less than half the countries over the

period.

Read more here.

Source: http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=955&newsId=2026&furtherNews=yes

Addressing youth absenteeism in European elections

A new report, jointly published today by the League of Young Voters and International IDEA, reveals

the reasons behind the very high rates of young people not voting in European elections and lays bare

the mutual distrust between political parties and young people. According to the report, absenteeism is

related to socio-economic factors, a strong disconnect between political parties and young voters, and

political parties not taking into account new ways to communicate with younger audiences.

Read more: http://www.youthforum.org/assets/2014/02/YFJLYV_StudyOnYouthAbsenteeism_WEB.pdf

EUROSTAT Release: January 2014 Euro area unemployment rate

According to new data on unemployment, published by Eurostat (the statistical office of the European

Union) the Euro area (EA18) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 12.0% in January 2014,

stable since October 2013. It was also 12.0% in January 2013. The EU28 unemployment rate was

10.8% in January 2014, stable since October 2013. It was 11.0% in January 2013.

In January 2014, 26.231 million men and women were unemployed in the EU28, of whom 19.175

million were in the Euro area. Compared with December 2013, the number of persons unemployed

increased by 17 000 in both the EU28 and the Euro area. Compared with January 2013,

unemployment decreased by 449 000 in the EU28, and by 67 000 in the euro area.

In January 2014, 5.556 million young persons (under 25) were unemployed in the EU28, of whom

3.539 million were in the Euro area. Compared with January 2013, youth unemployment decreased by

171 000 in the EU28 and by

87 000 in the Euro area. In January 2014, the youth unemployment rate was 23.4% in the EU28 and

24.0% in the euro area, compared with 23.7% and 24.1% respectively in January 2013. In January

2014, the lowest rates were observed in Germany (7.6%), Austria (10.5%) and the Netherlands(11.1%), and the highest in Greece (59.0% in November 2013), Spain (54.6%) and Croatia (49.8% in

the fourth quarter of 2013).

Read more here.

EURES Job Fairs

Thinking about finding a job in another EU country?

EURES, the European Job Mobility Portal organises job fairs all over Europe.

Find events in your region on: http://bit.ly/EUREScalendar

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Coyote20 Magazine: Whats Xtreme about youth?!

The 20th edition of Coyote magazine entitled Whats Xtreme about youth?!explores the two conceptsof youth and extremism.

Are young people and those who work with them extreme? If something is classified as extreme, what

is the reference point to say something else is normal?

Read more: http://youth-partnership-eu.coe.int/youth-partnership/publications/Coyote/20/Index.html

Eurobarometer: Climate Change

According to a special Eurobarometer report four out of five people in the European Union recognise

that fighting climate change and using energy more efficiently can boost the economy and

employment.

Several member states which suffered most in the economic and financial crisis are among the

countries where recognition of the economic benefits of climate action and energy efficiency is highest.In no Member State did fewer than 65% of respondents agree. The survey also found that seven in ten

citizens agree that reducing fossil fuel imports from outside the EU could bring economic benefits.

Find out more: http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/archives/eb_special_419_400_en.htm#409

Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) Infographics about youth unemployment

in Europe

The infografics from the Institute of International and European Affairs visually describes the youth

unemployment crisis in Europe.

For instance, "Mind the gap" describes that in 2007, before the economic crisis began, youth

unemployment across the EU was at a comparatively low level with the rate at 12% or under in 11

Member States.

As the infographic shows, youth unemployment rates are now soaring across Europe and Greece,

Spain and Croatia are experiencing particularly high levels. Of potentially greater concern is the high

NEET (not in education, employment or training) rate level. These combined trends present the

possibility of a lost generation in Europe with many young citizens struggling to develop necessary

skills and experience.

Find out more: http://www.iiea.com/blogosphere/youth-unemployment-mind-the-gap---eus-

unemployment-puzzle-infographic#sthash.Wzg08aNf.dpuf

EU Prize for Women Innovators 2014 winners announced

Saskia Biskup (Germany, first prize), Laura van 't Veer (The Netherlands, second prize) and Ana

Maiques (Spain, third prize) are the winners of the 2014 EU Prize for Women Innovators.

The European Commission has announced them today, ahead of the celebration of InternationalWomen's Day. They will receive their prizes from the President of the European Commission Jos

Manuel Barroso at the opening ceremony of the Innovation Convention 2014, Europes premier

innovation event which will take place in Brussels on 10 and 11 March 2014.

Find out more: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-225_en.htm