
In the socio-economic fallout of the pandemic among other ongoing crises and challenges, young women and men were hit the hardest. From rising unemployment rates β particularly among those with a migrant background β to persisting gender inequalities in the labour market and the unequal distribution of unpaid care β this policy brief provides actionable recommendations for policy-makers to engage and empower the youth on the road to rethinking, rebuilding and repowering Europe.