This Policy Dialogue reviewed the main findings of a new report by Caritas Europa on the situation of young people in Europe who face poverty and social exclusion, limited access to the labour market and employment rights, and precarious working conditions. Speakers discussed possible policy responses at the national and EU level for overcoming these challenges, bearing in mind also recent initiatives by the European Commission (most notably the European Pillar of Social Rights) as well as the negotiations on the next Multiannual Financial Framework. The Dialogue was organised jointly with Caritas Europa.

Speakers included: Claire Dhéret, Head of the ‘Social Europe & Well-being’ Programme, European Policy Centre, Shannon Pfohman, Policy and Advocacy Director, Caritas Europa, Andriana Sukova, Deputy Director-General, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission, Christian Ebeke, Deputy Resident Representative to the European Union, International Monetary Fund, Nikita Sanaullah, Policy Officer for Social and Economic Inclusion, European Youth Forum.