In 1998, the Council of Europe and the European Commission
decided to take common action in the field of youth. Both institutions
initiated a partnership agreement with the aim "to promote active
European citizenship and civil society by giving impetus to the training of
youth leaders and youth workers working within a European dimension".
In 2003, additional agreements were signed in the fields of "youth research"
and "Euro-Mediterranean youth co-operation". Since 2005, the partnership
between the European Commission and the Council of Europe in the field
of youth activities have been focusing on the following topics: European
citizenship, human rights education and intercultural dialogue, quality and
recognition of youth work and training, better understanding and knowledge
of youth and youth policy development.
The partnership between the European Commission and the Council of
Europe in the field of youth brings together the two institutions' experience
in non-formal education, youth policy, youth research and youth work
practice. The co-operation between the two institutions covers a wide spectrum
of activities such as training, seminars, workshops, networking and
dialogue design.
Results and other materials are made available on the partnership website
(http://youth-partnership-eu.coe.int) and in various publications, including
the Training Kits (T-Kits).
T-Kits are thematic publications written by experienced youth trainers and
experts and constitute easy to use handbooks for educational activities.
All activities and publications enhance the exchange of experience and
good practice between the actors involved and contribute to the implementation
of the political objectives of both partners.