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Bulgaria

Bulgaria

1. Youth Policy Governance

Last update: 22 March 2024

The state youth policy is targeted and consistent activity of the state, municipalities, youth organizations and society, which is aimed at creating favorable conditions for full-value personal development of young people and their participation in the public and economic life, as well as their inclusion in the governance at local, regional and national level by carrying out activities promoting the development of young people.

The state youth policy is implemented by the Council of Ministers through the Minister of Youth and Sports in accordance with the National Youth Strategy.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports coordinates the preparation and implementation of the National Youth Strategy and the corresponding annual action plans and the preparation of the youth report. It develops draft laws and legal regulations in the field of youth and national youth programs. Furthermore, it is responsible for the coordination of the work of central and territorial governmental authorities for the implementation of the youth policy. The Ministry interacts with youth organizations and with other governmental and local authorities in the implementation of the national youth policy.