European Years
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Every year, the European Union chooses to address a subject in order to encourage debate and dialogue within and between member states raising the awareness of European citizens to a specific problem.[1]
History
Since 1983, the European Parliament and Council, based on European Commission proposals, have designated annual themes. These "European Years" aim to educate citizens and engage national governments on particular topics, driving attitude and behavioral changes at both national and European levels.[2]
Years
| Year | Name | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 & 2024 | European Year of Skills | |
| 2022 | European Year of Youth | |
| 2021 | European Year of Rail | [3] |
| 2018 | European Year of Cultural Heritage | [4] |
| 2017 | None | |
| 2016 | None | |
| 2015 | European Year for Development | [5] |
| 2014 | European Year of Citizens | [6] |
| 2013 | ||
| 2012 | European Year for Active Ageing | [7] |
| 2011 | European Year of Volunteering | [8] |
| 2010 | European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion | [9] |
| 2009 | European Year of Creativity and Innovation | [10] |
| 2008 | European Year of Intercultural Dialogue | [11] |
| 2007 | European Year of Equal Opportunities for All | |
| 2006 | European Year of Workers' Mobility | |
| 2005 | European Year of Citizenship through Education | |
| 2004 | European Year of Education through Sport | |
| 2003 | European Year of People with Disabilities | |
| 2002 | None | |
| 2001 | European Year of Languages | |
| 2000 | None | |
| 1999 | European Year of Action to Combat Violence Against Women | |
| 1998 | European Year of Local and Regional Democracy | |
| 1997 | European Year against Racism and Xenophobia | |
| 1996 | European Year of Lifelong Learning | |
| 1995 | European Year of Road Safety and Young Drivers | |
| 1994 | European Year of Nutrition and Health | |
| 1993 | European Year of the Elderly and of Solidarity between Generations | |
| 1992 | European Year of Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work | |
| 1991 | None | |
| 1990 | European Year of Tourism | |
| 1989 | European Year of Information on Cancer | |
| 1988 | European Year of Cinema and Television | |
| 1987 | European Year of the Environment | |
| 1986 | European Year of Road Safety | |
| 1985 | European Year of Music | |
| 1984 | European Year for a People's Europe | |
| 1983 | European Year of SMEs and the Craft Industry | |
