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Here you can find current press releases and materials of the foundation, our youth networks and other projects. Also, there is a selection of media coverage.
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Young Security Conference of Europe takes place in Berlin for the first time
The Schwarzkopf Foundation Young Europe and the non-profit Hertie Foundation are launching a new project on security policy education. From February 27 to 28, 2025, around 200 young people from all over Europe will come together for the first Young European Security Conference, taking place at Urania Berlin. In addition to geographical focal points, topics such as technology, the environment, transatlantic relations, disinformation, democracy and resilience will be discussed. Guests include experts from academia, politics and civil society as well as young trainers. The project will run until 2027 and will also include various educational activities between the three conferences.
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya receives Schwarzkopf Europe Award
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is being awarded the “Schwarzkopf Europe Award” for her ongoing commitment to and fight for a democratic basic order in Belarus. Since the election in 2020, Tsikhanouskaya has continued to work towards this goal as Chair of the United Transitional Cabinet in exile. She is honored by a jury of “Young Europeans of the Year”, winners of another award of the Schwarzkopf Foundation. The laudatory speech at the award ceremony tonight in Berlin will be given by Reem Alabali-Radovan, Minister of State at the German Chancellary.
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100th International Session of the European Youth Parliament
From July 20 to 28, the European Youth Parliament (EYP) will host its milestone 100th International Session in Thessaloniki, Greece. Marking 37 years of youth-led civic education, the event will bring together 250 young people from 37 countries to form policy proposals, engage with experts and speakers, and connect through social and cultural activities.
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Munira Mohamud is Young European 2024
The Schwarzkopf Foundation Young Europe awards Munira Mohamud as Young European of 2024. Munira Mohamud, 23, from Austria is an activist and artist. 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.
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Esra Küçük also takes over as Chairwoman of the Board of the Schwarzkopf Foundation Young Europe.
As of October 1, Esra Küçük has taken on the role of Chairperson of the Schwarzkopf Foundation Young Europe. She succeeds André Schmitz-Schwarzkopf, who held this position for over 20 years and will continue as an Honorary Chairman of the board.
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Mikuláš Lakatoš is Young European of the Year 2023
The Schwarzkopf Foundation Young Europe awards Mikuláš Lakatoš as Young European of 2023. Mikuláš Lakatoš, 26, from the Slovak Republic is an activist and public policy maker, advocating for the rights of Roma, LGBTQ+ communities and other marginalised groups. Working in governmental and non-governmental sectors, he focuses on Roma inclusion, and policymaking regarding youth, health, and refugees. For his fight against multi-layered discrimination and inequalities in Slovakia and beyond he receives 5000 Euro.