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1. Youth Policy Governance

1.8 Cross-border cooperation

Last update: 28 November 2023

Cooperation with European countries

There are no special programmes, but frequent work meetings with European representatives (e.g. Netherlands, Czech Republic, etc.). The major share of cooperation with other European countries is organised through EU Programmes and institutionalised cooperation.

International cooperation

Austria is actively involved in cross-border youth cooperation. This includes engagement in the Council of Europe on youth policy issues, participation in the European Youth Ministers' Conferences and support for the 'No Hate Speech Movement' ('No Hate Speech Österreich') to combat online hate. Every year, Austria sends a Youth Delegate to the UN General Assembly to promote the rights of Austrian youth. The Federal Chancellery's Department for Family and Youth organises meetings with international representatives from countries such as Canada and Japan. Austria has also participated in youth exchange programmes, such as 'Austria goes Japan 2019', to foster links with countries outside Europe.