3 Countries. 3 Modules. One year that changes how you see the EU.
You have probably heard that the European Union changes a lot about your life, but maybe you haven’t had the chance to experience it for yourself. Do you want to learn about the EU not only from the books, but also practically?
That is what this year is for. In 2027, you have the chance to travel to Copenhagen, Neumarkt and Brussels together with 25 other peers from Austria and Denmark. You get to find out how the EU really works, discuss it, meet the people who make the decisions, and work out along the way where you stand in all of it. Whether you are just discovering the EU or already know a fair bit about it, you are welcome. You do not need to be in a party, a debating club, or a student association. If you are curious, motivated, and ready to show up, you are exactly who we are looking for.
About us
We are two pro-European youth organizations based in Austria and Denmark. Together, we are on a mission to empower young minds like yours, equipping you with knowledge, skills, and networks to shape the future of Europe.
The programme is organized and facilitated by volunteers in their twenties. Most of us started out in the same way: as participants who did not know much either.
What you actually do
You meet people from another country throughout the whole year. You meet the same group three times and get to connect with other amazing participants.
You discuss, argue, and participate in workshops in small groups.
You gain long-lasting skills: Speaking in front of a group, making your voice heard, organising something with people who do not share your mother tongue. Learn how to make a difference!
The programme is the framework for you: You can actively participate and shape its content. If something is not working, we adapt to it and change it. That is what “by young people, for young people” is supposed to mean.
You get to meet decisionmakers and explore the institutions where your future is decided.
3 Modules – 1 EU Training Programme
Copenhagen, Denmark: 26th February – 1st March 2027
Arriving and getting the ground under your feet. This is where you will get to know everyone and learn the basics. What does the EU mean for each of us? Where do EU decisions come from and why do you notice them at home?
Styria, Austria: 2nd – 6th July 2027 (tbc)
This module will focus on social empowerment: Speaking up when it matters, listening properly, and getting a group to agree on something. You will get to meet other people who have started a campaign, a project, or an organization themselves.
Brussels, Belgium: Fall 2027 (One Week)
Meeting decision-makers and making your voice heard. Visits to the institutions of the EU, discussions with experts and civil society, and an outlook on what is possible after the programme, such as Erasmus+, volunteering, studies, and work. The week where everything you learned and experienced during the first two modules falls into place.
Who can apply
You can apply if you are between 16 and 25 years old and live in Austria or Denmark. Most of the group will be 16 to 22 years old. Thirteen participants from each country will be selected. People from all educational and professional backgrounds are equally welcome. Especially if you have never done anything international before or if money has been the reason you could not, we motivate you to apply.
What you should bring with you:
Curiosity about the EU and different cultures
an open mind towards opinions that are not yours
enough English to follow a conversation and express your thoughts
the willingness to attend all three modules.
€ What it costs you
Travel, accommodation, food, and the programme itself are covered by Erasmus+. Before each module we tell you exactly how travel should be booked and how it will be reimbursed. If selected, you will be asked to pay a single refundable deposit of 100 Euro, which will be returned after the third module, should you attend all three modules. Travel costs will be reimbursed up to 309 Euro per module depending on distance and means of transport.
The deadline for applying is on 30.11.2026. Please note that all modules are essential for your experience, so you are less likely to be selected if you cannot participate in all the modules (excluding sudden extraordinary circumstances).
If you have any questions, please contact us: fedir.maksymiuk@jef-kaernten.at
How to apply
The application form takes about 20 minutes. Tell us who you are and why you want to be part of this experience. What matters most to us is your motivation.
In case you have any questions before applying: Join our Online Q&A session on 10th November 2026 at 6 p.m. CET, or simply write to us: fedir.maksymiuk@jef-kaernten.at
Results will be sent out by 15 December 2026. If you are in, you will get all the practical information and an invitation to an online meeting in January, so you know a few faces before you start your journey.
Under 18? We need a parent’s or guardian’s signature. The form comes with the acceptance.
Your data is used only for this Erasmus+ Project. Only the organising team in Austria and Denmark can see it.
Application form
We are looking forward to seeing to see you soon in Copenhagen!
This project is co-funded by Erasmus+ and Land Steiermark.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or OeAD-GmbH. Neither the European Union nor the OeAD-GmbH can be held responsible for them.
