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.

Upcoming Events

  • Young and in politics

    • Mit Klara Schedlich
    • Schwarzkopf-Foundation Young Europe, Sophienstraße 28/29, 10178 Berlin

News

  • Interview with Munira Mohamud, Young European of 2024

    In this interview, our Young European of 2024, Munira Mohamud, introduces herself and her work as an activist and artist dedicated to addressing racism, social injustices, and identity. She talks about her goals and challanges she is facing - and tells us how she is trying to inspire other young people to get involved and make a difference in society.

  • Foundation signs position paper and petition in favour of an open Europe and a strong civil society

    As part of our commitment to an open, united and democratic Europe, we as a foundation repeatedly join campaigns and activities of other civil society organisations and alliances that share this vision. This is also the case now with the signing of the position paper "Our Europe" as part of the European elections and the petition "Right now. For all." petition, which is aimed at the current budget debate.

  • Munira Mohamud is Young European of the Year 2024

    The Schwarzkopf Foundation Young Europe awards Munira Mohamud as Young European of 2024. Munira Mohamud, 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. In the last years, she has been active in numerous initiatives and educational projects both in Austria and on European level. With the award, she receives 5000 Euro that can be used for an own project.

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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