Commissioner Šuica discusses the Pact for the Mediterranean with the youth

Tomorrow, Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica, together with Marilena Raouna, Cyprus' Deputy Minister for European Affairs, will engage in a discussion with 30 young leaders from the Southern Mediterranean. The discussion will focus on the flagship initiatives under the Pact for the Mediterranean targeting young people. These include, in particular, the Mediterranean University and the Youth Parliamentary Assembly for the Mediterranean. The discussion will also cover the Pact's contribution to peace and security in the region.

Supported by the Anna Lindh Foundation, an intergovernmental organisation committed to fostering intercultural dialogue, the dialogue will provide an opportunity for young leaders from across the European Union and the Southern Mediterranean to share their perspectives, strengthen their active engagement and identify opportunities for cooperation that can foster shared prosperity across the Mediterranean. Their contributions will feed into the current work for the implementation of the Pact's evolving Action Plan.

Youth Policy Dialogues are part of the European Commission's commitment to mainstream the voice of young people in EU policymaking, as set out in President von der Leyen's Political Guidelines for 2024-2029. These dialogues are designed to ensure that young people's experiences and ideas help shape the future of the European Union.