Call for participants

European Youth Event  – EYE 2025

June 13-14 in Strasbourg

JEF Europe is looking for participants between 16 and 30 years old to join us in the European Youth Event (EYE) 2025 in Strasbourg from our JEF sections from across Europe.

About EYE

The EYE (European Youth Event) brings together at the European Parliament in Strasbourg and online thousands of young people from all over the European Union and the world, to share and shape their ideas on Europe’s future.

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.

EYE2025, the sixth edition of the event, will take place on 13 and 14 June with a wide range of in-person and hybrid activities in the EYE Village and European Parliament building in Strasbourg.

During the event, participants will take part in activities co-created with institutions, international organisations, civil society, youth organisations and participants themselves, offering a space for discussions, cultural exchange, 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 Hearing.

About JEF Europe’s participation in the EYE

JEF Europe will focus its participation in this edition of the EYE to bring activities to connect young Europeans and bring attention to the issues surrounding peace and cross-border mobility, inspiring people to be active and take up space in politics and decision-making. In that context, JEF Europe is bringing a group of young people to join the overall activities of the EYE and the implementation of JEF Europe’s workshop in the EYE Village, for which this call is launched for.

This group will be limited in numbers, therefore we also encourage interested individuals from JEF sections to also sign up through the general registration for individuals to the EYE 2025. The deadline for the general registration is the 21st of February at 23.59 CET!

Selection criteria for participants

JEF Europe will be actively seeking for this application a diverse pool of participants and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. JEF Europe will strive to build a diverse and equal group of participants which takes into account place of residence, gender identity, ethnicity, and age, amongst other considerations. 

JEF Europe does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. 

Responsibilities of the participants

• You need to book your own travel to Strasbourg and will be reimbursed afterwards through the financial support of the European Parliament according to its guidelines, with accommodation arrangement and expenses being covered directly by JEF Europe.
• You are highly encouraged to choose the mode of travelling which has the smallest carbon footprint possible, with flights not being refundable for distances under 500km.
• Please be mindful that the EYE strives to promote equality, inclusiveness and sustainability with a strong commitment to accessibility for everyone. All participants will have to respect the Code of Conduct of the event, as well as participants of this group will have to respect the Code of Conduct of JEF Europe as well.
• You need to keep all original documents and receipts connected to your participation in the EYE for reimbursement purposes

Participation conditions

• Being aged 16 to 30 (both included);
• Participants must be residents in the EU, UK and candidate countries (Albania, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, and Ukraine);
• Third country nationals with those residency criteria fulfilled need to provide a residency permit or for students a student card with the year of studies.

How to apply?

Please apply by completing the following application webform: APPLICATION FORM

The deadline to apply is 21st of February, 11.59 am CET.

 If you have any questions, feel free to send an email to xesc.mainzer@jef.eu