General Information
Challenges for an inclusive Europe

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1. Young people tend to be perceived and portrayed in a negative way rather than promoting their constructive contribution to society. *
2. Young people are seen as a challenge instead of as an opportunity and a resource by older people. *
3. Media coverage is not balanced, and does not adequately reflect both negative and positive impact young people have on society. *
4. The pressure put by a competitive society on young people (to have a paid job, not to fail, to look good, to be healthy, to live up to expectations, etc.) can prevent them from realising their full potential *
5. This pressure can also lead to psychological, health and employment issues. *
6.Formal education is too theoretical and does not encourage young people to be innovative and creative. *
7. Young people are lacking secure and free space, and positive role models to develop their talents. This makes it difficult for them to find a purpose in their lives. *
8.The challenge for young people is to have the space and opportunity to develop the personal, social and civic competences they need to cope with today’s societal changes and have them recognised by institutions, family or their peers. *
9.Marginalised young people are facing a lack of access to equal economic, legal and social opportunities and rights. *
10. As a consequence, young people who are being excluded potentially start excluding themselves from society and therefore may experience deprivation and a negative outlook on life. *
11. Access to employment is particularly difficult for young people, especially for those with: *
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a. Fewer opportunities *
b. From minority cultural and ethnic groups *
c. For young people with special needs. *
12. This is caused by: *
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a. Discrimination *
b. Lack of quality education *
c. Forced migration *
d. Structure of the labour market *
Challenges for a diverse Europe
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a. The fear of the unknown *
b. The fear of losing personal and cultural identity *
c. Misleading information from the media *
d. Young people's lack of critical thinking *
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a. Divided societies *
b. The rise of extremism *
c. Prejudice and stigmatisation *
d. Feelings of insecurity *
Challenges for a connected Europe

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a. Young people lose their sense of belonging when they do not feel understood, valued and respected by others. *
b. Young people also do not always identify themselves with existing cultural values and economic and social structures *
c. As a result, young people become more vulnerable to manipulation, excluding them even more from their communities and society in general. *
d. Young people are finding it difficult to effectively process, use and critically evaluate information. *
e. Young people may lack the competences to absorb the enormous quantity of information given by the media *
f. The information given by the media is not always reliable, accurate and does not meet the needs of young people. *
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a. Life options *
b. Opinion formulation *
c. Access to rights *
d. Ability to exercise their active citizenship. *