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.
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.
Years
Year Name Acronym 2023 & 2024European Year of Skills EYS2022European Year of Youth EYY2021 European Year of Rail EYR 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage EYCH 2017 2016 2015 European Year for Development EYD 2014 European Year of Citizens EYC 20132012 European Year for Active Ageing EYAA 2011 European Year of Volunteering EYV 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion EYCPSE 2009 European Year of Creativity and Innovation EYCI 2008 European Year of Intercultural Dialogue EYID 2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All EYEOA2006 European Year of Workers' Mobility EYWM2005 European Year of Citizenship through Education EYCE2004 European Year of Education through Sport EYES2003 European Year of People with Disabilities EYPD2002 2001 European Year of Languages EYL2000 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 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
References
External links European years (europa.eu)