This agreement has since been renewed several times and additional agreements were initiated in the fields of "youth research" and "Euro-med co-operation". Since 2005, all Partnership activities have merged into one single framework Partnership agreement, which focuses on the following topics: European Citizenship; human rights education and intercultural dialogue; quality and recognition of youth work and training; better understanding and knowledge of youth; youth policy development.
The Partnership between the Council of Europe and the European Commission in the field of youth thus brings together the two institutions' experience in non-formal education, youth policy, youth research and youth work practice. The co-operation between the two institutions covers a wide spectrum of activities and publications, including the Training Kits. T-Kits are thematic publications written by experienced youth trainers and constitute easy-to-use handbooks for use in educational activities.
All Partnership activities and publications enhance the exchange of experience and good practice between the actors involved, are embedded in a structured dialogue and contribute to the implementation of the political objectives of both partners. Since 1998, more than 1.200 young people participated directly in these activities and many more were able to benefit from this experience through the Partnership publications.
T-Kits are produced by the Partnership in English, French and German. Several of them are also available in other languages following national initiatives. Please consult the web-site www.youth-partnership.net for updated information on T-Kits and translations.