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

On the occasion of this year’s International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the foundation was part of a commemorative event at Gleis 17 in Berlin. The gathering was initiated by representatives from major Berlin football clubs and the MANEO initiative, which supports victims of violence against the LGBTQIA+ community and actively works against Antisemitism.

Are you between 18 and 27 years old and have ideas for creating workshops where young people can learn, discuss, and connect? Then apply to become one of Understanding Europe's 2025 Fellows and turn your ideas into action! Three Fellows will work on the different topics: transnational aolidarity and resilience amidst multiple crises, fundamental rights, and security. Deadline for applications is February 13.

As part of the third funding period of the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs' “Demokratie leben!” programme, we have started to cooperate with three other civil society organisations to set up an association to strengthen digital democracy. Zukunft D will promote the development of expertise, knowledge sharing and nationwide networking in this area: for more participation, a new information culture, easy access, secure data and infrastructure and the involvement of citizens in decision-making processes that directly affect them. The association is to be established by the end of 2028. Find out more in our latest press release (in German).