European Alcohol Policy Youth Network

Approximately 30 representatives of the Alcohol Policy Youth Network’s member organizations gathered together in Budapest as part of an 18 month project co-funded by the EU Executive Agency for Health and Consumers. The project’s objects are to assess young people’s views on alcohol-related harm, assist youth NGOs to be active players in alcohol policy development from local to European levels and to support youth NGOs in strengthening their capacity to implement action through their networks.

The conference discussed alcohol policies and young people with a special focus on cultural realities and differences regarding alcohol consumption and social inclusion in alcohol policies.

The conference brought together a number of experts and representatives from institutions working on alcohol policy including Dirk Meusel (Executive Agency of Health and Consumers), Derek Rutherford (Global Alcohol Policy Alliance), James Higgins (European Youth Forum) and Ruth Ruiz (Eurocare) .