The Austrian National Working Group, coordinated by the Austrian National Youth Council (OJV) will implement the tasks outlined in this application in accordance with the relevant reference documents. The project responds to the need for continuous and meaningful youth participation in political processes at local, national, and European levels. Based on the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027, particularly the Youth Goals and the legacy of the European Year of Youth the project aims to address gaps in inclusivity, accessibility, and engagement, especially for marginalized young people and to increase visibility and outreach of the EU Youth dialogue.The overarching goal of the project is to further develop the EU Youth Dialogue into a meaningful participatory tool at all levels and to leverage possible synergies with regional, national, and European stakeholders. Furthermore, we seek to contribute to the implementation of the European Youth Goals within society, fostering positive changes in youth policy at all levels.OJV will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of the project and its linked activities.
