Education and Youth in 10
Locked out: why are young people in a housing crisis?
In this episode of Education and Youth in 10, we explore young people’s access to affordable and quality housing across Europe. Drawing on the latest Youth Wiki report, experts discuss key challenges—from limited social housing and barriers to renting, to the different issues faced by young people in rural and urban areas, stronger youth inclusion in decision-making, and better long-term housing solutions for migrants and refugees.
Equal access, unequal outcomes: the inclusion illusion in higher education
This episode focuses on equity and social inclusion in higher education. It explores why equity matters, whether access to higher education truly translates into equal opportunities for success, and to what extent national policies support inclusion in this area. The discussion also looks ahead to what needs to evolve in European education policy to make higher education systems more inclusive and reduce inequalities.
Youth mental health and wellbeing: a complex challenge for EU policy
This episode focuses on youth mental health and wellbeing, why it is so high on the EU policy agenda, what the data says, where gaps remain, and how the States across Europe are responding to this issue. It shines a light on the pressures shaping young people’s lives, from digital stress, social media and cyberbullying to housing struggles, exclusion and unemployment, while also exposing the discrimination many face due to mental health challenges.