The European Commission has opened an public consultation on 'The Youth on the Move card:  What is needed to increase the mobility and participation of young people in Europe?' which aims to facilitate both the mobility and participation for all young people.

The European Commission has opened an public consultation on 'The Youth on the Move card:  What is needed to increase the mobility and participation of young people in Europe?' which aims to facilitate both the mobility and participation for all young people.

This consultation is open to individual citizens, young and old, public and private bodies, local/regional authorities, ministries and to all stakeholders active in the youth sector. Its objective to hear opinion from young people on youth cards in light of preparations for one of the top 10 targeted actions of the Youth on the Move flagship initiative: the Youth on the Move card.

The mentioned action consists in several cards that currently support young people in different ways, mobility or culture, offering discounts, access to information and networking opportunities. The idea behind the YoM card is not to replace these cards, but rather to build on and cooperate with these cards, possibly in the form of a label. This label could add European value, offering more discounts and access to information and networks and new features such as giving the cards a practical, social, and legal value for young people in Europe between 13 and 30 years old.

Anyone who meets the requirements can summit a contribution until the 6th June 2011.