Council of Europe Youth

11/06/2026

🆕Now available on the European Youth Foundation website: French version of the Guide to the grants of the EYF!

Discover important information on the EYF granting cycle, guidance on technical details, financial reporting, communication, ethical considerations, and many more!

👉Click the link to read the Guide: https://rm.coe.int/fr-guide-/48802c1c81

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🆕La version française du Guide des subventions du Fonds européen pour la jeunesse est désormais disponible sur son site web!

Découvrez des informations importantes sur le processus de subventionnement du FEJ, des conseils sur les aspects techniques, les rapports financiers, mais aussi des questions transversales tels que la communication, les considérations éthiques et bien d'autres encore !

👉Cliquez sur le lien pour consulter le Guide : https://rm.coe.int/fr-guide-/48802c1c81

10/06/2026

🔧The EYF is modernising its online grant making system.

From 17 June, registrations of youth organisations on the European Youth Foundation website will be temporarily unavailable to prepare for the migration of the data. New registrations will be possible directly in the new platform as of early July.
Stay tuned for more information!

Have additional questions?
🔹Contact the team via the form available at the link: https://go.coe.int/1umra
🔹Join the EYF Digital Open Desks on Wednesdays between 14:00-16:00 CET!

09/06/2026

📣You can now apply for ACCESS!

ACCESS is a long-term blended learning programme designed to strengthen local action on young people's social rights.

👥Who can apply?
Local teams consisting of 2-3 participants from the same municipality, city or community. Each team needs to include at least one representative of a local or regional authority.

✍️How to apply?
Come up with a proposal for a concrete local action addressing barriers to young people's social rights, and fill out the application on our website!

📅 Application deadline: 19 July 2026
🔗Read the call for participants and apply: https://go.coe.int/GvbEF

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📣Vous pouvez postuler pour ACCESS! Maintenant !

ACCESS est un parcours d’apprentissage mixte à long-terme, conçu pour renforcer l’action locale en faveur des droits sociaux des jeunes.

👥Qui peut postuler ?
Des équipes locales composées de 2-3 participants de la même municipalité, ville ou collectivité. Chaque équipe doit inclure au moins un représentant de collectivité locale ou régionale.

✍️Comment postuler ?
Proposez une initiative locale concrète visant à lever les obstacles aux droits sociaux des jeunes, puis remplissez le formulaire de candidature sur notre site web !

📅 Date limite pour postuler: 19 juillet 2026
🔗Consultez l’appel à participants et postulez: https://go.coe.int/GvbEF

09/06/2026

🤝Last week, 15 stakeholders came together at the EYCB for a follow-up meeting to the “Unleashing Human Rights” Forum on Human Rights Education (HRE)!

The gathering provided an opportunity to reflect on recent developments in HRE, discuss its future with and for young people, and strengthen cooperation for its implementation across Europe.

Read the full story via the link below!
🔗https://go.coe.int/gxDPV

08/06/2026

Have questions about the EYF? Join our Digital Open Desks this June!

💡 Drop in every Wednesday from 14:00 to 16:00 CET, when the EYF team will be available online to support you.

Whether you’re curious about the EYF reform or have queries about open calls, project reporting, finances, or anything else, we’re here to help!

No registration required, just click on the link below for full details.
🔗https://go.coe.int/XV4kR

05/06/2026

🌍 Happy World Environment Day! 🌿

Today, we’re celebrating the power of young people taking the lead in building a healthy, sustainable world.

The European Youth Foundation is proud to support youth-led initiatives across Europe - this year, ReGeneration 2030, International Youth Health Organization, YEE - Youth and Environment Europe and AEGEE / European Students' Forum -, who are championing climate action, environmental justice, and youth participation in democracy.

Explore our website for inspiring resources and discover how youth projects are creating real change: 🔗 https://go.coe.int/vLhTz

03/06/2026

📱Last week, the Council of Europe took part in the European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) and the Youth Dialogue on Internet Governance (YOUthDIG)!

The events were hosted by EUregistry, and provided an open, multi stakeholder platform for exchanging views on Internet governance, fostering dialogue and cooperation on Internet related public policy.

The Council of Europe contributed with its extensive expertise across digital governance, including artificial intelligence, data protection, combating discrimination and online gender based violence, justice digitalization, democratic resilience, and youth participation.

🔗Follow the link below to read more: https://go.coe.int/4sMLA

📷 Photo by Fred Guerdin

01/06/2026

Last week, a Quality Label coaching visit took place in wannseeFORUM Youth Centre, Germany! 🏘️

The aim of this two-day visit was to help the youth centre in developing a long-term strategy in relation to the participation of young people, including in the co-creation of the work programme of the Centre, with the help of a Quality Label expert.

The educational staff participated in interactive sessions, reflections on the centre’s work and discussions on Council of Europe Youth Department resources and approaches.

👉Read more on our website: https://go.coe.int/uA1Qz

01/06/2026

⌛Only 5 days are left to apply for the Democracy Hackathon.

👇 Read all the details in the post below and apply today!

Don't miss your chance to shape European democracy!

Register to participate in the Council of Europe Democracy Hackathon – a unique initiative to combat online hate speech and innovate for democracy through tech solutions at a critical time.

Organised under the for Europe and jointly with the this Hackathon calls on the brightest minds in tech and democracy to innovate for our societies.

Open to residents of the 46 Council of Europe member states.
Apply now: https://democracyhackathon.coe.int
❗ Deadline: 5 June 2026, 12:00 CET

29/05/2026

One week left to apply to take part in the 2026 Democracy Hackathon!

⏰Deadline for applications: 5 June 2026
✍️Apply here: https://democracyhackathon.coe.int/

For more details, check out the post below. 👇

🚨Applications closing soon!

The Council of Europe is launching call for applicants for the 2026 Democracy Hackathon - a unique initiative bringing together tech developers, designers, and democracy experts to combat online hate speech and innovate for democratic resilience.

Organised as a milestone of the New Democratic Pact for Europe and jointly with , the Hackathon is held under the auspices of the Monaco Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.

Participants will benefit from:
→ An all-expenses-paid trip to Strasbourg (for 20 selected teams)
→ Expert mentorship from the Technical University of Munich, the University of Strasbourg, Democracy Reporting International, and the Institute of Strategic Dialogue
→ Winning teams will share a €50,000 Microsoft grant, as well as receive post-event mentoring and implementation support provided by the Council of Europe.

📅 17–19 June 2026 | Palais de l'Europe, Strasbourg, France
Open to residents of the 46 Council of Europe member states.

Apply here: https://democracyhackathon.coe.int/
❗️Deadline: 5 June 2026!