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not knowing how they can participate and which different options for participation are possible.

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centralization of important institutions in big cities

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centralization of important institutions in big cities

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main barrier is in the head of the people, wrong attitude and not enough trust in young people

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Feeling that the local level is of little importance

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Enthousiasm fading away because of a lack of feedback and/or recognition.

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A barrier is an overly complex system of governance. Whereas the power of local politicians is limited to the municipality, the lives of youngster aren't.

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Enthousiasm fading away because of a lack of feedback and/or recognition.

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getting young people interested in local youth participation 

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getting young people interested in local youth participation 

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(to have more young people/colleagues to work on this with)

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deflation of young people in small towns

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deflation of young people in small towns

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not having the feeling that their input will be used

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not having the feeling that their input will be used

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main barrier is in the head of the people, wrong attitude and not enough trust in young people

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young people are not taken seriously

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Lack of structures that facilitate youth participation in the decision making, such as local youth councils.

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youth should get information about how they can participate/which options are possible for participation in SCHOOLS

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A lack of genuine interest/knowhow of the province or municipality.

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A lack of genuine interest/knowhow of the province or municipality.

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Political organisation of some member states (centralisation)  doesn't facilitate youth participation

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Political organisation of some member states (centralisation)  doesn't facilitate youth participation

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include ""participation"/citizenship education in formal education

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Obligatory youth commission in charge of youth affairs with an obligatory youth representation in every municipality

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youth centres

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Young people should first be informed on how they can get involved. The majority does not know that there are ways and opportunities that can help them to raise their voices and participate
Plus they need guidance as well.
Youth workers, youth organisations can help in this process.

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bringing organizations into smaller cities as well

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bringing organizations into smaller cities as well

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Make it visible!! What is the first thing that pops up in the mind of the local youth, what can be improved? Sit down and discuss that. Give young people the trust that they are able to 'shape' their own local space

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Making youth participation a prerequisite for EU funding, or other types of support.

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solution: consider the views of young people to be equal 

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solution: consider the views of young people to be equal 

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Sometimes the problem is that public administration moves at a much slower pace than young people. it is very important to set a realistic time frame on both sides in the beginning to avoid frustration.

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encourage young people to enter political structures

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encourage young people to enter political structures

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One way to counter age discrimination is letting youngsters express themselves. Doing so, they are able to show what they know and what they can.

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promote other forms of participation as well (pressure by civil society)

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Establishing local youth councils

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Decide on a 'handbook for youth participation'. Who is responsible? Who is the first point of contact for young people?

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In some municipalities, young people are involved in mechanisms for deliberation but not decision.

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reward passion and motivation by giving feedback and providing the tools for realization.

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lower age vote to 16