Italian municipalities launch youth councils to promote civic engagement

Municipalities in Italy are implementing new youth councils to foster democratic participation among children and students. In Monreale, elections were held across local primary and secondary schools to select a “Baby Mayor” and members of the Youth Municipal Council (CCRR). Official results for these consultations are expected on November 4.

In San Ferdinando, the administration is preparing for the inauguration of its first Council of Girls and Boys on December 15. This initiative is part of the social measures enabled by the “Caivano bis” decree, which provides government funding to specific municipalities. The new council in San Ferdinando will consist of 24 children from local comprehensive institutes and aims to prevent social marginalization and support urban redevelopment.