Saarland Presents Youth Participation Law at Federal Level

Saarland presented a new, so-called "Young People's Participation Act" at the 18th German Youth Welfare Conference in Leipzig. Social Affairs Minister Magnus Jung (SPD) stated that the initiative was generating considerable interest nationwide. "Our regulations and participation instruments are being closely monitored in the youth policy debate," Jung said. The law sets binding regulations for the participation of children and young people at th…

The approximately 30,000 visitors ensured that the Children's and Youth Aid Day (DJHT) gave a strong signal for good growth, equal opportunities and equal participation of young people. Youth Mayor Vicki Felthaus is delighted: "The...