As the New European Bauhaus (NEB) progresses from vision to implementation, there is an increasing need to involve citizens not only as beneficiaries, but also as co-creators of sustainable, inclusive and beautiful living environments. In this context, young people represent a key, yet still underutilised stakeholder group. While young people are particularly affected by challenges such as climate change, housing affordability, spatial inequalities and access to quality public spaces, they are also important drivers of creativity, innovation and social engagement. 

At the EU level, the links between the NEB and youth policy are becoming increasingly relevant. The Council Recommendation on the New European Bauhaus, adopted in May 2026, calls for greater citizen participation and co-design in neighbourhood transformation, stronger links with education and closer connections between local communities and policymaking. It also highlights the importance of actively engaging young people in shaping inclusive and youth-friendly public and common spaces. 

These priorities also connect with broader EU efforts to create places where young people can participate, access opportunities and build their future. The EU Youth Strategy 2019–2027, built around the principles of Engage, Connect and Empower, place meaningful youth participation at the heart of EU youth policy. At the same time, the European Commission is preparing the next EU Youth Strategy for the post-2027 period and developing the Right to Stay Strategy, which aims to address the factors that influence people’s decisions to stay in or leave their regions. Access to housing, services, opportunities and attractive, inclusive local environments are therefore increasingly relevant to discussions about young people’s future and the development of regions. 

The NEB provides a useful framework for bringing these different dimensions together: creating places that are not only sustainable and inclusive, but also attractive, accessible and responsive to the needs and aspirations of young people. This event will explore how the NEB can better engage young people as active participants and co-creators, with a particular focus on the regional and local level. It will discuss existing EU tools, initiatives and opportunities and showcase regional examples. 

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