Here you get news from Young Europe, calls for applications for our programmes and awards as well as other current news from the Foundation.
The Youth Movement & Campaign Accelerator (YMCA) offers young people across Europe the opportunity to engage in and strengthen European democracy. Our educational network Understanding Europe is cooperating with the French youth organization European Alternatives on this project, which is co-financed by the European Union. Applications can be submitted until September 17.
Magdolna Kremmer, advocates for disadvantaged children and young people in Hungary. For her tireless work for more educational justice, the foundation now awarded her as Young European of the Year 2025. In this interview, she speaks about her commitment, the structural challenges she faces – and why a small gesture can sometimes change everything.
We mourn the loss of Margot Friedländer. At 103, the honorary citizen of Berlin and long-time friend of the Schwarzkopf Foundation Young Europe has passed away. For ten years, we were able to award the Margot Friedländer Prize in her name to schools throughout Germany. In recent years, a special prize was added, named after her beloved brother Ralph Bentheim, who was murdered in Auschwitz. An obituary by André Schmitz.
On 22 April 2025, members of the Foundation's circle of friends and staff gathered to pay tribute to its founder, Pauline Schwarzkopf, on the occasion of her 117th birthday. In a festive atmosphere, the members remembered the extraordinary personality and impressive commitment of the founder, who created the Foundation in 1971 with the aim of giving a voice to young people and promoting European exchanges.
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.
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!