Working method/Instrument Output and target date Ref.

Priority A:

Increased social inclusion of all young people, taking into account the underlying European values

Council and preparatory Bodies The role of the youth sector in preventing violent radicalisation First Half 2016 (poss.) Council Debate A1

Knowledge and evidence-based policymaking Commission Study on youth work quality systems and frameworks in the European Union Second half 2016: Handbook for Implementation A2

Structured dialogue/Council and preparatory Bodies ‘Essential life skills and competences of young people in a diverse, connected and inclusive Europe for active participation in community and working life.’ First Half of 2017: (poss.) Council Resolution A3

Priority B:

Stronger participation of all young people in democratic and civil life in Europe

Expert Group Defining the specific contribution of youth work as well as non-formal and informal learning to fostering active citizenship and participation of young people in diverse and tolerant societies and preventing marginalisation, radicalisation potentially resulting in violent behaviour. First Half 2017 — Report — (poss.) Council Conclusions B1

Knowledge and evidence-based policymaking Commission Study on the impact of transnational volunteering through the European Voluntary Service First Half 2017: — Report — (poss.) Council Conclusions responding to the Study B2

Seminar for youth and sports policymakers: ‘Democracy, youth and sport — cross-sectoral approaches for the active participation and engagement of young people in civic and democratic life through sport.’ Second Half of 2017: Seminar report on best practices and recommendations on how cross-sectoral approaches between youth and sport can promote democratic values and civic engagement among young people. B3

Priority C:

Easier transition of young people from youth to adulthood, in particular the integration into the labour market

Peer learning among Member States and Commission/Directors General ‘Youth work as a recognised and value added tool for cross-sectoral cooperation in supporting young people's transition to adulthood and the world of work.’ Second half of 2017: Report on best practices and recommendations on youth work as a recognised and value added tool for cross-sectoral cooperation in supporting young people's transition to adulthood and the world of work. C1

Knowledge and evidence-based policymaking Commission Study on Youth work and youth entrepreneurship Second Half 2017 — Report — (poss.) Council Conclusions responding to the Study C2

Priority D:

Support to young people's health and well-being, including mental health

Council and preparatory Bodies Cross-sectoral cooperation on participation to promote young people's health and well-being in the transition to adulthood, in particular for youth with mental health issues (1), often related to their transition to adulthood. Focussing on their possible contribution to society instead of their problems. a) First Half 2016 (poss.) Council Conclusions D1

b) Second Half 2017 Cross-sectoral peer learning amongst Member States D2

Priority E:

Contribution to addressing the challenges and opportunities of the digital era for youth policy, youth work and young people

Council and preparatory Bodies New approaches in youth work in order to maximize the development of potential and talent of young people and their inclusion in the society. New, modern and appealing ways of youth work including on-line youth work practices will be highlighted in order to reflect the new trends in young people's lives and the maximizing the outreach of youth work to include more young people in its activities. Second Half 2016 (poss.) Council Conclusions E1

Peer Learning New practices in youth work and making the youth work more appealing to young people. First Half 2017 Report on existing practises reflecting the trends and recommendations on implementation into daily youth work practise E2

Expert Group ‘Risks, opportunities, and implications of digitalization for youth, youth work and youth policy’ Second Half 2017 Report of the expert Group E3

Knowledge and evidence-based policymaking Commission Study on Impact of internet and social media on youth participation and youth work First Half 2018 Report E4

Council and preparatory Bodies Development of innovative methods in youth work, including digital tools, in order to better meet young people's needs and aspirations in more efficient, smart and relevant way and to foster cross-sectoral cooperation. First Half 2018 (poss.) Council Conclusions, responding, i.a. to actions E3 and E4 above. E5

Priority F:

Contribution to responding to the opportunities and challenges raised by the increasing numbers of young migrants and refugees in the European Union.