The World Forum for Democracy is calling for application from youth to participate in a unique platform for political decision-makers and activists to debate solutions to key challenges for democracies worldwide. The theme of the 2025 edition of the World Forum for Democracy is “Democracy at risk: how can we revive it?”
Benefits
Travel expenses and visa costs will be reimbursed upon presentation of the relevant receipts, according to the rules of the Council of Europe.
Prepaid tickets for travel can be arranged in case prior request.
Board and lodging are provided and paid for by the Council of Europe during the dates of the activity (arrival on 2 November and departure on 8 November 2025). Participants will be accommodated at the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg.
The youth centre is accessible to young people with disabilities and ready to adapt to young people’s special needs to ensure full inclusion and quality working conditions.
Requirements
To be selected and participate in the World Forum for Democracy 2025, the youth applicants must be:
Between 18 and 30 years of age
Able to communicate and work in English
Actively involved in youth organisations or other civil society organisations working with young people on issues reviving democracy via new creative solutions
Motivated to share their experiences on democracy and to contribute to developing new ideas on reviving it
Available to participate fully in the World Forum for Democracy 2025 and in the preparation process beforehand (i.e. online preparation and onsite presence in Strasbourg arriving on 2 November and departing on 8 November).
Method of Application
Click Here to Apply
Potential applicants are strongly advised to apply well in advance before the deadline to check that their registration is complete and to solve any possible technical problems.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
In case of technical problems with the use of the platform, please send an e-mail to youthapplications@coe.int, before 16:00 CET, on 04 August 2025. For any further inquiries, please contact WFDYouth@coe.int , before 16:00 CET, on 04 August 2025.
Application Deadline: August 4, 2025
