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Deadline to apply: 19 April 2026, 23:59 CET
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS -

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The Council of Europe, in partnership with the European Youth Forum and within the framework of the Presidency of Monaco of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, is organising “Youth Innovating Democracy”, the Youth Event of the New Democratic Pact for Europe. The event will take place at the European Youth Centre Strasbourg from 24 to 26 June 2026.

The event will bring together up to 120 engaged young people to: share their perspectives, concerns, and aspirations for the future of democracy; contribute ideas and practical solutions to strengthen democratic systems; collaborate on innovative approaches to make democracy more inclusive and participatory.

The New Democratic Pact for Europe - Council of Europe  The New Democratic Pact aims to strengthen the foundations of democracy, amplify its benefits, and innovate its forms to make it tangible and meaningful for all. The participants will directly contribute proposals for the New Democratic Pact.

The Youth Event takes place in parallel with the plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, and it will offer opportunities to engage with political leaders.

 

 Profile of participants

 

The youth event is primarily designed to bring together a diverse group of 120 participants who are either:

  • representatives of an international youth organisation or network;
  • representatives of national youth council or local/regional youth councils;
  • young activists for democracy and human rights, members of youth movements or initiatives, including those associated with projects supported by the European Youth Foundation or the project Youth revitalising democracy;
  • representatives of youth centres in the Council of Europe Quality Label for Youth Centres network;
  • members of the Advisory Council for Youth or the European Steering Committee for Youth;
  • youth delegates to the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities;
  • young artists, young journalists and content creators whose work addresses the themes of the youth event.

And, in addition, fulfil the following criteria:

  • Are in a position to multiply and follow-up on the conclusions of the youth event;
  • Are resident on a state party to the European Cultural Convention, exceptions are possible if duly justified;
  • Are aged between 18-35 years old, exception are possible if justified;
  • Are able to work autonomously in English or in French;
  • Are available for the entire duration of the youth event.

 

 Please read the call for applications for more information.

 Call for applciations document

The Council of Europe welcomes applications from all candidates who fulfil the specific profile of the activities, irrespective of any ground for discrimination.

  Dates and venue

  • 24 – 26 June 2026, European Youth Centre Strasbourg, France

 All candidates must duly complete the online application form here:  https://forms.office.com/e/3YJwCpZ54K

 Deadline for applications: 19 April 2026, 23:59 CET

For more detailed information, please visit the webpage of the Youth Event.

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