Youth Participation in Policy Making: Marie Barsacq's Call to Action
Marie Barsacq emphasizes youth involvement in French policy-making during COJ meeting.
Key Points
- • Marie Barsacq leads the new COJ meeting focusing on youth participation.
- • Calls for increased youth engagement in policy-making processes.
- • Barsacq pledges to consider the council’s recommendations seriously.
On July 1, 2025, developments from the recent meeting of the Conseil d’orientation des politiques de jeunesse (COJ) on June 25 signaled a renewed focus on youth involvement in policy-making across France. Marie Barsacq, the Minister for Sports and Youth, attended the Senate session where she highlighted the "crucial" need for young people's participation and the dissemination of pertinent information.
During her address, Barsacq outlined her commitment to actively considering the Council's recommendations, emphasizing that their voices and views must be incorporated into future policies. This meeting marked the beginning of a new term for the COJ with a revised composition aimed at enhancing engagement with youth issues. She expressed determination to be "attentive" to the council's proposals, setting a collaborative tone for the upcoming term.