Ensuring “access to rights” is a “central subject” to improve the lives of young people, defends Elisabeth Borne

“There are often answers that are not well enough known.” Ensure “access to rights” is a “central subject” to improve the daily lives of young people, defended Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, Wednesday, February 15 during a meeting in Matignon, while acknowledging that certain aid systems were not sufficiently known.

“We are in a country where the State knows how to reach out to young people in difficulty to help them get out of it”, said the Prime Minister during a National Refoundation Council (CNR) devoted to youth and daily life. However, it is necessary “continue to work” on access to these answers, she underlined.

Proposals to improve the daily lives of young people

During this CNR, about forty young people discussed with the head of government and several ministers on subjects related to daily life, ranging from precariousness to mobility, including sport and mental health. These young people made various proposals that could help improve their daily lives.

To fight against menstrual precariousness, young women have notably suggested making hygienic products free for those under 26. “This question, we must definitely put it in the museum and provide answers to young girls and young women”reacted Elisabeth Borne.

Participants also mentioned student precariousness, suggesting reforming scholarships by extending their duration of allocation to 12 months, compared to 10 currently. Another participant suggested the creation of a “youth card” which would give advantages to all young people, including those who are not studying. This project “dear to our hearts”assured the Prime Minister.