Contents Introduction
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Background of the Youth Guarantee
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A European Evolution
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A National Obligation
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State of Play: The Youth Guarantee in Europe
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Proposals for youth guarantee in Belgium
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The youth guarantee in Croatia
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Moving towards the youth guarantee in Estonia
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The youth guarantee in Finland
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Plans for increased youth employment in France
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Adopting the youth guarantee in Ireland
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Going against youth unemployment in Italy
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Developing the employability of youth in Portugal
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Youth and employment in Slovenia
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Strategizing for increased youth employment in Spain
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Involving youth in the design and monitoring of the youth guarantee
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Youth Organisations and the development of young people’s employability
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A Fair and Inclusive Youth Guarantee
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Conclusion: A New Opportunity for Youth
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Reference lis
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Annex 1: Comments on the Youth Guarantee
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