as part of its Rejuvenating Politics initiative, for its 2027 Youth Delegates Programme.

Who can apply?

Young people aged between 18 and 30 from Council of Europe member States who meet the eligibility criteria set out in the call for applications.

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to participate actively in the 52nd (23–25 March 2027) and 53rd (26–28 October 2027) sessions of the Congress, held in Strasbourg (France) and to develop their own grassroots project in their home country, under the auspices of the Congress.

Please discover more about the programme, check the eligibility criteria and submit your application through the official Call for Applications.

Please note that applications must be submitted by 30 November 2026 at 23:59 CET at the latest.

All candidates will be informed of the outcome of the selection process by email by 15 February 2027.

Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your ideas, experience and voice to the European level and contribute to shaping the future of local and regional democracy!

Please note that this call for applications is organised by the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, and not by the Council of Europe’s Youth Department.

For further information, please contact co************@*oe.int.