Mainstreaming of youth in other policies

General introduction

Mainstreaming means taking youth into account in other policies. The Commission actively mainstreams youth in a number of policies of which antidiscrimination and health are most prominent.

Mainstreaming of youth in other policies is also mentioned in the European Youth Pact:

"The Commission will also continue its actions against racism and xenophobia at youth level. The EU-wide campaign ‘For Diversity – Against Discrimination’[19] has been extended to young people from 2005, promoting the active involvement of young people and raising awareness about EC legislation and policies for tackling discrimination.

The Commission will also pay attention to the health of young people, for example in the areas of nutrition and obesity, alcohol and drugs use, and strategies for promoting good health. A European initiative on the health of children and young people is planned for 2006".