Young people strengthen European solidarity. That is why we strengthen them.

We offer young Europeans opportunities for exchanges, for personal development and for active participation in civil society.

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  • We are looking for the Young European of the Year 2025

    Do you know someone who is dedicated to fighting for a more pluralistic European society rooted in solidarity? Someone who fights for justice and stands up against discrimination? Nominate a young person from the member states of the Council of Europe to become the Young European of the Year 2025 and receive €5,000 to fund their own project fostering European integration or an internship with a member of the European Parliament or with another European or international institution.

  • Apply now: Young Europe Ambassador Programme 2025

    We are currently looking for influencers and content creators who want to become a Young Europe Ambassador. Apply now if you are interested in various political topics, digital education, democracy and social participation for young people – or who want to start working on these issues now!

  • Applications for the JIK Media Academy 2025 now open

    At this year's Media Academy of the Young Islam Conference (JIK), BIPoC and Muslim people between the ages of 17 and 27 can take part in a podcast mentoring program. Participants develop their own podcast episodes on topics such as anti-racism, community, sustainability and identity. Workshops, mentoring and professional support support the process. Applications are to be submitted with a podcast idea until April 10. More information on the JIK's website.

Our Youth Networks

  • European Youth Parliament

    As one of the largest youth organisations in Europe, EYP is a network by young people, for young people. EYP connects youth across borders and offers spaces for political debates, personal development, and exchanging ideas.
  • Young Islam Conference

    In this dialogue forum, young people from different backgrounds and with diverse biographies can discuss topics concerning our migration society and help shape the discourse of a pluralistic society.
  • Understanding Europe

    The European educational network supports young volunteers in their commitment to democracy, diversity and participation. Using a peer-to-peer approach, they bring democratic citizenship education into classrooms across Europe.

Our Topics

  • Youth Participation

    Young people are the focus of our work. As participants, trainers and multipliers, they shape our programmes — and the future of Europe.

  • Europe

    For us, Europe is an idea. “Thinking European” means understanding that plurality is an opportunity — to look beyond our own horizons.

  • Migration Societies

    We promote post-migrant perspectives to reflect our pluralistic society — but this recognition is still lagging behind.

  • Democratic Citizenship Education

    Democratic citizenship education means strengthening participation — in political processes in Europe and in our communities.

Young European of the Year 2024

Munira Mohamud

Munira Mohamud is Young European of the Year 2024! Munira, 23, from Austria is an activist and artist who completed her degree in political science and is currently studying sinology. Her academic, artistic, and activist practice addresses racism and social injustices, identity, international relations, and community building from an intersectional perspective

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