The CMJ oversees the Council of Europe’s programme in the youth field and advises the Committee of Ministers. It is the policy-making body of the youth sector, bringing together the members of the European Steering Committee for Youth (CDEJ) and the Advisory Council on Youth (CCJ).

Focus 2024-2027

Supporting youth participation as a way of revitalising pluralistic democracy, including protecting youth civil society and young people; supporting young people’s access to rights, including those engaged in climate action, those living in rural areas, including access of young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods to social rights, and furthering the Charter on education for democratic citizenship and human rights education; supporting young people’s capacities to promote peaceful and inclusive societies, including supporting young refugees in transition to adulthood, Roma youth participation, supporting young people living in war zones; supporting youth work as a means of contributing actively to society

Civil society involvement 

• the Advisory Council on Youth is composed of civil society representatives
• Participant: Conference of INGOs (CINGO)
• Observers: European Youth Card Association (EYCA), European Youth Forum (YFJ), European Youth and Information and Counselling Agency (ERYICA)
• Consultation with civil society, either through direct participation in meetings, through dedicated hearings, consultations, etc.