Iliana Iotova on International Youth Day: Let's build a future together

International Youth Day: A Call for Support and Dialogue

On August 12, we celebrate International Youth Day. On this occasion, Vice President Iliana Iotova sent a strong message to society, emphasizing the need for active support and understanding for young people in Bulgaria.

"Let us give young people not only the freedom to choose their path, but also the confidence that they belong to a society that hears, understands, and supports them," wrote Iotova.

Responsibility to the Future

The Vice President highlighted the role of the environment and the values that adults create for the individuals of tomorrow. According to her, youth is a time for dreams, discovery, and important first choices, during which young people should not be left alone to face challenges.

Key Calls for Better Youth Policy:

• Encouraging human closeness over digital screens.
• Combating radicalization within the "filter bubbles" of social networks.
• Overcoming alienation and aggression through dialogue.
• Creating communities where there is room for differing opinions without hatred.

Statistics on Youth in Bulgaria

According to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) for 2025, there are 897,968 young people aged 15-29 in our country, which accounts for 14% of the population. The global theme of the holiday this year is "Different environments, common aspirations."