Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee for better youth employment

Summary

This document evaluates the EU's Youth Guarantee, which promises job or education opportunities to those under 30. It highlights that while unemployment is down, many vulnerable young people are still being left behind.
10 03.06.2026
Other
education
social policy
public administration
employment and working conditions

Key points

  • The Youth Guarantee aims to provide quality employment, education, or training opportunities within four months of a young person leaving school or becoming unemployed.
  • There is a significant gap between different EU Member States, with some meeting targets and others facing very high numbers of unemployed youth.
  • A major challenge is that many participants remain stuck in the preparatory phase for too long without transitioning to actual jobs or training.
  • Vulnerable groups, including Roma communities and young people in rural or remote areas, face much higher barriers to accessing these services.
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