YOUTH 2020 - The position of young people in Slovenia

8 DOLORES KORES Mladina 2020 (Youth 2020) After tenyears,wehavebeforeus anewstudyon thepositionof youngpeople in Slovenia, Mladina 2020 (Youth 2020) . The national study, which concerns itself with the young generation, specifically 15- to 29-year olds, is of para- mount importance for the client (Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Youth), as well as for young people and society as awhole.With the aid of theMladi- na 2020 (Youth 2020) study and the recommendations that researchers of- fered as part of the final report, theOffice’s goal is primarily to formulate evi- dence-based public policies that have an impact on young people’s lives. These should create better conditions for young people’s transition to adult- hood and give mature generations peace of mind, knowing that the young generation is empowered and well prepared to face all life circumstances. However, is this true? Sowhat are young people like at thismoment in time? Regardless of the results of the study, which may be interpreted in many ways, we can observe many deviations compared to a decade ago. Fortu- nately, these are not negative changes. At the Office of the Republic of Slove- nia for Youth, we are committed to the efforts to integrate the interests of young people into national strategies and programs. At the same time, with great satisfaction and pride, we offer this much-needed “professional basis”, which reveals issues of in-depth long-term monitoring of young people and youth issues. Our expectations are high! Photo: Primož Predalič