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We Want Young People as Protagonists in Our Actions, Says Ministry of Education

Published March 20, 2026, 20:06
We Want Young People as Protagonists in Our Actions, Says Ministry of Education

The Minister of Education, Sports and Youth, Athena Michaelidou, expressed her desire to see young people take the lead in the Ministry's actions. She stated this in a post on X, following a constructive discussion with Commissioners Mikalev and Kadhi and the President of the Cyprus Youth Council, Maria Diplarou, within the framework of the Cyprus Presidency's Youth Summit. The Minister emphasized that dialogue and co-creation are essential elements for a resilient and prosperous Europe. The discussion focused on policies that would be more open and youth-friendly. The Minister pledged that the Ministry would encourage the participation of young people in the design, implementation and evaluation of its actions, in order to ensure that policies meet their needs and expectations.