Eurodesk is excited to present the Eurodesk 2025 Annual Overview!
2025 was a true milestone for the Eurodesk Network. We proudly celebrated our 35th anniversary, taking a moment to look back on the path we’ve walked since 1990 as we build an even more connected future for Europe’s young people.
As Eurodesk President Robert Helm-Pleuger highlighted:
“Our 35th anniversary last year was not only a milestone but also proof of how much the fundamental need for clarity and guidance has grown in an increasingly complex world. This anniversary was a recurring theme throughout the year, culminating in the anniversary celebration in Brussels during our European network meeting in the spring. It was a pleasure to celebrate three and a half decades of empowering young people in Europe together with colleagues and partners.”
Throughout a year marked by global challenges and digital transformation, Eurodesk continued to act as a reliable compass, ensuring that no young person misses out on opportunities due to a lack of information.
“By informing, connecting and empowering, Eurodesk helps ensure that Europe’s next generation is ready not only to seize opportunities, but to shape the future of our Union itself.” – Glenn Micallef, Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport
2025 in numbers
The network of 3,490 multipliers and ambassadors worked tirelessly across 36 countries to connect young people with European opportunities
- 1.30 million participants joined our activities throughout the year
- 9,822 network public events were organised, including a record-breaking 1,759 Time to Move events.
- Over 290,000 enquiries were answered by the network, averaging 807 youth enquiries per day.
- 5.9 million visits were recorded across the Eurodesk network websites, with the central Opportunity Finder receiving 2.25 million visits.
Key highlights from the 2025 Annual Overview:
- Eurodesk 35th Anniversary: We celebrated three and a half decades of empowering young Europeans with an interactive timeline, a social media campaign, and a massive network-wide celebration featuring 101 national events and 1,025 local events.
- Youth Info Survey 2025: We launched our fourth European-wide survey, gathering insights from 7,144 young people. The findings provide crucial data on the information needs of youth, the barriers they face, and how they experience mobility, helping us to tailor our support services.
- AI in Youth Information Work: Embracing the future responsibly, Eurodesk released the Guide on the Use of AI in Youth Information Services along with our 10 Principles on the Use of AI. This ensures our network harnesses the potential of emerging technologies while keeping the human connection at the heart of youth information work.
- A brand new website: We launched a completely revamped Eurodesk website and Opportunity Finder. Built with our new visual identity, it offers a more accessible and user-friendly experience for both young people and youth workers.
- Eurodesk Awards: Highlighting the incredible dedication of our local multipliers, the 2025 Eurodesk Awards saw 67 projects from 20 countries compete, showcasing the most innovative grassroots initiatives in youth information and participation.
“As we move into 2026, we do so with confidence, curiosity, and care, ready to keep breaking barriers, amplifying youth voices, and bringing our common values to life in a complex world marked by disinformation, populism, and conflict. In these challenging times, our commitment to trust, empathy, and cooperation remains stronger than ever”. Audrey Frith, Eurodesk Director
Read the 2025 Eurodesk Annual Overview here. (TTS version here)
