25.11.2025

As part of its “Rejuvenating Politics” initiative, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe is calling for applications from young people from Council of Europe member States, aged between 18 and 30, to take part in its 2026  youth delegates programme.

One young person from each of the 46 member States of the Council of Europe will be invited by the Congress to:

• Take an active part, as a youth delegate, in its 50th (31 March-2 April 2026) and 51st (27-29 October 2026) sessions in Strasbourg, France;

• Develop their own grassroots project back home (under the aegis of the Congress).

For a detailed description of the programme, the eligibility criteria and the link to access the application form, please see the full  call for applications.

Please note:

• Applications must be submitted to the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities by 15 December 2025 at 23:59 CET at the latest;
• Selected youth delegates must commit to taking part in the whole of the two sessions of the Congress in 2026;
• All candidates will be informed of the results of the selection procedure by email by 10 February 2026 at the latest. 

Full details and link to application form:  Call for applications

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