Position Paper to strengthen the societal resilience of the Baltic Sea Region

In times of multiple crises affecting young people in unprecedented ways, it is of utmost importance for governments in the Baltic Sea Region to recognise the significance of the youth’s voices and take young experts seriously by considering the points mentioned in this position paper. In the Vilnius II declaration adopted in 2021 the Council of the Baltic Sea States agrees that:

“Young people participate and are represented in a meaningful way in institutions and decision-making processes giving impetus to efforts to reach a more resilient, gender equal and safe Region. The Region also benefits from an active civil society, vibrant and enhanced exchanges between people that help nurture a shared regional identity.”

Therefore, young people in the Baltic Sea Region express their needs, wishes and requests to strengthen societal resilience in the Baltic Sea Region.