European Youth Capital

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/european-youth-capital

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the awarding body?European Youth Forum
2. What is the duration?Annual title for a period of one year
3. How does a city become a European Youth Capital?Cities submit a plan that shows how they will involve young people in civic, cultural, and social life. The European Youth Forum reviews the plan, looking at vision, project quality, and the city’s ability to carry out the ideas for the whole year.
4. Why was Lviv chosen as the European Youth Capital for 2025?Lviv was selected because of its strong resilience, lively culture, and clear commitment to developing its youth. The city’s choice shows hope and the lasting spirit of European young people, even during tough times.

European Youth Capital (EYC): An annual designation recognizing a European city for its commitment to youth empowerment and participation.
European Youth Forum: A representative body of youth councils and associations, advocating for the rights and interests of young people in Europe.
Youth Participation: The active involvement of young people in decision-making processes, community development, and civic life.
European Identity: A sense of belonging and shared values among citizens of European countries, fostered through cultural and political initiatives.