Since October 2014, the Congress has invited young people from different backgrounds – youth activists, youth workers, students, young politicians – to take part in its sessions, to have their say in the debates and to exchange with Congress members on the issues on the agenda. Since 2016, as an integral part of their participation, youth delegates have been required to develop their own projects at local and regional level in between the sessions.

The Congress' Thematic Spokesperson on Youth, Thomas Andersson, was interviewed by Europe Goes Local about the work of the Congress, the youth participation through Youth Delegates Programme and more!