Call for Applications

Want to start a project — at school, university, in a local organisation or with your friends?

Join 30 young Europeans and boost it together.

7 – 9 May 2026, Strasbourg

#UPDATEEUROPE

30 young Europeans. 3 Days. One place to be: Strasbourg

Got a strong volunteering idea? Join our free workshop and turn it into action.

Together, you will explore:

  • how to grow your project in the digital space - while understanding your digital rights as an EU citizen.
  • how to find funding opportunities 
  • how to create a clear action plan

Bring your ideas, plug into Europe-wide brainpower, remix what works and build real connections - including one workshop day at the European Parliament.

Travel and accommodation are covered. No participation fee.

Travel Dates

  • Arrival Wed, 6 May evening (for non-locals)
  • Workshop Thu–Sat, 7–9 May
  • Departure Sun, 10 May

You Can Apply If...

– You are a resident of Germany or France (any nationality)
– You are between 18 and 29 years old.
– Feel confident communicating in English.

We especially encourage young people facing social, economic, educational, geographical, or health-related barriers to apply.

Deadline: 31 March 2026

Agenda

WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY | Arrival for Non-Locals

20:00 – Welcome & Icebreaker at the Hotel Bar (optional)

THURSDAY, 7 MAY | Your Digital Life – From Insights to Impact

06:30-8:30 – Breakfast at the Hotel (included for participants staying at the hotel)

09:00 – Check-In & Welcome

10:00 – Coffee Break (free of charge) 

10:15 – Group Work: How Much Time Do we Spend Online?

12:00 – Lunch (free of charge)

13:30 – Keynote and Q&A 
How a smartphone with camera can drive real change online – insights from a non-profit youth project.

15:00 – Coffee Break (free of charge)

15:30 – (1/3) Co-Creation Sprint: Boost your Project
With peer support, you turn your idea into a clear plan, test your message, and create social media actions to start right away.

18:30 – Optional: Student Dinner (self paid)
at Les Crous Resto U‘ Gallia 

20:00  – Optional: Sober Evening: Bar & Walk (self-paid)

Public transportation included.

FRIDAY, 8 MAY | Your Digital Rights – From Platforms to Privacy (in the European Parliament)

06:30-08.30 – Breakfast  at the Hotel (included for participants staying at the hotel)

09:00 – Check-In European Parliament
Bring your ID card or passport!

09:30 – Your Digital Rights in the EU
Chat with an Member of the Europpean Parliament or an European Parliament Research Service expert.

10:30 – Break + Group Picture 

10:45 – (2/3) Co-Creation Sprint: Boost your Project
With peer support, you turn your idea into a clear plan, test your message, and create social media actions to start right away.

12:30 – Eat like an MEP in the European Parliament Canteen

13:00 – EU Support for Youth Projects
Explore funding and non-financial support opportunities for youth initiatives.

13:45 – Explore the European Parliament
Guided tour.

15:30 – Chat with a Member of the European Parliament
Exchange for instance on addictive platform design and protecting children online.

16:30 – Time to rest

19:45 – Optional: Theater Evening (self paid)

Public transportation included.

SATURDAY, 9 MAY | Your Time to Shine – From Pitch to Party

06:30-9:00 – Breakfast at the Hotel (included for the participants staying at the hotel)

09:45 – (3/3) Co-Creation Sprint: Boost your Project
Top-voted projects pitch on the main stage in front of participants and guests.

11:15 – Staying Connected
Share contacts and connect with peers and guest organizations.

11:30 – Time to stroll through the exhibition “Democracy In Action” (free entrance)

12:15 – Grab your Free Lunch Box

12:30 – Explore Europe Day in the Strasbourg Neighborhoods
Join outdoor events across the city and experience Europe Day together.

19:00 – Closing Dinner (free of charge)

Public transportation included.

SUNDAY, 10 MAY | Departure

06:00-10:00 –  Breakfast at the hotel (included for the participants staying at the hotel)

Thanks of being part of this! Wishing you a safe travel home.

All participants joining all workshop days will receive a Youthpass Certificate – a European recognition of non-formal learning that looks great on your CV.

GO WHERE THE EU DECIDES

✨ Step into the European Parliament. Stand in the famous Hemicycle, where 27 countries make laws for 450 million people.

✨ Talk directly to Members of the European Parliament.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

✨ Exchange ideas with people from across Europe.

✨ Visit the European Parliament.

✨ Celebrate Europe Day with live music & street performances

WHO YOU'LL MEET

✨Digital content creators

✨Members of the European Parliament

✨Experts working on digital rights in the EU

✨Professionals who fund youth projects

 

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Questions?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us:

 

Mail: [email protected]
Instagram:
@meeteu

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For Organizations

Let us team up and let young Europeans take over the ownership of their digital spaces together.