“From the Ground Up – Fostering Rural Youth Participation in the Eu Agenda” Project’s Conference Was Held in Rychnov nad Kneznou, Czechia, on 11 – 13 June 2025

“From the Ground Up – Fostering Rural Youth Participation in the Eu Agenda” Project’s Conference Was Held in Rychnov nad Kneznou, Czechia, on 11 – 13 June 2025

The event united youth, educators, and policymakers in Rychnov nad Kněžnou, Czech Republic, to explore the quality of life among rural youth and the effects of conservative shifts in politics across Europe. Through interactive formats such as a World Café, thematic discussions, and an Oxford Debate on the gender dimension of politics, participants critically examined rising conservatism, youth unemployment, and depopulation in rural areas. Local students played an active role in the dialogue, contributing their lived experiences and perspectives to shape a collective vision for a more inclusive and democratic Europe.

Impact:
The “From the Ground Up – Fostering Rural Youth Participation in the EU Agenda” project promoted EU and local democratic processes for the upcoming European Elections 2024. The project informed rural and peripheral communities about hate speech, disinformation, fake news, misleading content, cybersecurity threats, conservative shifts, and political resentments that challenge the integrity of elections.

For more information, please visit: https://www.ilabour.eu/projects/237/

The project is held in coordination with the Sdruzeni Splav, Z.S., in partnership with;
ILA,
Associazione Di Promozione Sociale Maghweb,
Lääneranna Noortekeskus,
Pirkan Helmi Ry,
Gemeinde Irschen,
Gruppo Di Azione Locale Prealpi E Dolomiti,
Lokalt Ledd Utveckling Halland,
Mancomunitat De La Ribera Baixa,
Obcianske Zdruzenie Vidiecky Parlament Mladých Na Slovensku ,
Meath Community Rural And Social Development Partnership Limited,
Município De Torres Novas.