Compatibility of the goals of the EU Youth Strategy for 2019–2027 with global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for 2015–2030 in the context of the sphere of social influence on society and youth

Abstract

The article considers the processes of effective modernization of society and development of youth policy, in the context of increasing sustainability in the framework of achieving 11 EU youth goals of the EU Youth Strategy for 2019–2027 and 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (CSDs). The comparison takes place in the context of the interaction of youth and society in Europe to meet the needs and problems of young people, overcoming socio-economic and democratic isolation. The EU Youth Strategy for 2019–2027 aims to improve cooperation between policy areas, in particular through the EU Youth Coordinator; giving young people the right to vote in EU policy-making; control of EU spending on youth; launching a new and more inclusive youth dialogue in the EU; promoting volunteer mobility and unity; implementation of a program for young people to promote the recognition of non-formal learning; strengthening the link between EU youth policy and relevant EU programs. The analysis of compliance of the goals of sustainable development and youth goals of the EU is carried out. The goals are united in the following social spheres of influence on society and youth. At the micro level, the following four spheres are distinguished: health, decent work, quality education, protection of rights and gender equality. The following areas are identified at the meso level: "Sustainable Partnership, Support and Participation of Youth" and "Peace and Justice". At the macro level, the following two areas can be identified: "Ecosystem Conservation" and "Innovation, Infrastructure". Achieving goals in these areas, young people influence the preservation of the world, create a future for themselves and also feel part of a sustainable, high-quality ecosystem. Innovation, quality infrastructure, meeting the needs of health, education, quality work and protection of rights gives young people confidence and inspires them to new achievements.