Deadline:
As soon as possible
Program Starts: June 13, 2025
Program Ends: June 14, 2025
Location(s)
France
European Parliament in Strasbourg
Overview
Every two years, the EYE (European Youth Event) brings together thousands of young people from across the European Union and beyond, right at the heart of European democracy. The EYE is a unique opportunity for 16- to 30 year-olds to inspire and get inspired, to debate directly with Members of the European Parliament and other European decision-makers, and to exchange views with experts, activists and content creators.
EYE2025, the sixth edition of this event, will take place on 13 and 14 June 2025, offering an interactive and dynamic mix of activities, debates, workshops, visits, artistic performances and much more – both inside the European Parliament in Strasbourg and around the EYE Village.
Details
It is a unique opportunity for 16 to 30 year olds to interact, inspire each other and exchange their views with experts, activists, influencers and decision-makers, right in the heart of European democracy. During the event, participants will take part in activities co-created with institutions, international organisations, civil society and youth organisations, and participants themselves, offering space for discussions and networking.
Following the event, the ideas, expectations and concerns from young people will be collected in the EYE Report distributed to all Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). Some participants will be able to further develop the most inspiring ideas and present these directly to the MEPs during the EYE Hearings. The EYE strives to promote equality, inclusiveness and sustainability with a strong commitment to accessibility for everyone. Our aim is to accommodate the needs of all participants and to implement solutions that make the event sustainable and environmentally friendly. In 2021, the EYE obtained the ISO 20121 certification for sustainable event management, which will be renewed for EYE2025.
WHAT IS THE EYE?
The European Youth Event (EYE) brings together at the European Parliament in Strasbourgthousands of young people from all over the European Union and beyond, to shape and share their ideas on the future of Europe. It is a unique opportunity for 16 to 30 year olds to interact in-person and online, inspire each other and exchange their views with experts, activists, influencers and decision-makers, right in the heart of European democracy.
During the event, participants take part in a variety of activities, workshops and artistic performances, co-created with partners, youth organisations and participants themselves, offering space for both in-person and digital discussions and networking opportunities.
Following the event, the concerns, hopes and ideas from young people are presented in a report distributed to all Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). Some participants will be able to further develop the most inspiring ideas and present these directly to the MEPs in the parliamentary committees during youth hearings.
Year-round, the EYE also provides online activities that create opportunities for wider public discussions on the future of Europe and the issues on the top of the agenda. The EYE strives to promote equality, inclusiveness and sustainability with a strong commitment to accessibility for everyone. Our aim is to accommodate the needs of all participants and to implement actions that make the event sustainable and environmentally friendly. In 2021, the EYE obtained the ISO 20121 certification for sustainable event management.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Participant age: 16 to 30 year old.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Program starts:
June 13, 2025
Program ends:
June 14, 2025
Program Starts: June 13, 2025
Program Ends: June 14, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
All young people between 16 and 30 years old can take part. While taking part in the EYE is free, participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel and accommodation in Strasbourg.
The EYE is an event for youth, co-created with youth, and participants can propose and organise activities. In September 2024, the European Parliament and the European Youth Forum will launch two calls for youth organisations and youth groups wishing to organise activities during the event.
Groups of young people with disabilities, from remote or rural areas, from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds can apply for a financial contribution to join the event. A call to offer financial support will be launched in November 2024.
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