As part of its “Rejuvenating politics” initiative the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe will invite one young person per member State to come to Strasbourg (France) to take an active part, as a youth delegate, in its 46^th (26-28 March) and 47^th (15-17 October) sessions to develop their own grass-roots project back home (under the Congress’ aegis).

 

Who can apply

Youth delegates (in person or remote) should:

– be open, committed, and motivated to develop and strengthen dialogue between young people and elected representatives at local/regional level;

– be between 18 and 30 years old; 

– hold the passport of, and live in one of the 46 council of Europe Member States; 

– be active in youth work at local and regional levels;

– be available to engage in the whole of the two sessions including the preparation of grass-roots projects;

– have an interest in actively participating in policy making at local and or regional levels but not be an elected representative; 

– be able to multiply the information obtained during the session on their return home;

– have good writing and public speaking skills;

– be committed to working in an intercultural team;

– not have participated in the initiative previously;

– speak English fluently.

 

How to apply

Applicants have to make a short video of no more than 30 seconds to support their application.

The link to the video (title should contain only the applicant’s name and country) should be sent together with the application.

 

Financial support

Selected youth delegates’ travel and subsistence expenses will be covered jointly by the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities according to the Council of Europe’s rules.

Accommodation will be provided and paid for by the organisers, in single-occupancy or shared rooms according to availability. 

 

Deadline: 7 January 2024, 23:59 CET.

 

Find out more here.