Why Municipal Youth Participation? European Training Seminar 2026 in Budapest, Hungary

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The seminar will bring together 50 participants in Budapest, Hungary, to explore practical approaches to municipal youth participation and the implementation of the new <strong data-start="485" data-end="569">European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life</strong>.</p> <p data-start="572" data-end="886">Organized by the <strong data-start="589" data-end="627">Council of Europe Youth Department</strong>, within the framework of the <strong data-start="657" data-end="689">Youth Revitalising Democracy</strong> project, together with the <strong data-start="717" data-end="782">Democracy Reloading Partnership of Erasmus+ national agencies</strong>, the seminar will take place from <strong data-start="817" data-end="843">16 to 21 November 2026</strong> at the <strong data-start="851" data-end="885">European Youth Centre Budapest</strong>.</p> <p data-start="888" data-end="1175">The training is particularly relevant for municipal youth policy officers, youth policy practitioners, locally elected political representatives, youth councils, and youth civil society organizations involved in developing or implementing local and regional youth participation policies.</p> <p data-start="1177" data-end="1246">Applications must be submitted by <strong data-start="1211" data-end="1245">15 September 2026 at 24:00 UTC</strong>.</p> <h2 data-section-id="13a30tu" data-start="1484" data-end="1501">Who Can Apply?</h2> <p data-start="1503" data-end="1541">The seminar is primarily intended for:</p> <ul data-start="1543" data-end="1887"> <li data-section-id="ebl9lz" data-start="1543" data-end="1601">Municipal youth policy officers and their local partners</li> <li data-section-id="1e73a83" data-start="1602" data-end="1645">Locally elected political representatives</li> <li data-section-id="f4fyfs" data-start="1646" data-end="1668">Local youth councils</li> <li data-section-id="kbdfko" data-start="1669" data-end="1704">Youth civil society organizations</li> <li data-section-id="vp185b" data-start="1705" data-end="1720">Youth leaders</li> <li data-section-id="isf25w" data-start="1721" data-end="1742">Youth policy makers</li> <li data-section-id="1vln4c6" data-start="1743" data-end="1766">Youth policy officers</li> <li data-section-id="99al84" data-start="1767" data-end="1887">Other practitioners involved in planning and implementing local or regional youth participation policies and practices</li> </ul> <p data-start="1889" data-end="1915">Applicants must generally:</p> <ul data-start="1917" data-end="2191"> <li data-section-id="1pyfm1c" data-start="1917" data-end="2040">Be resident and working in a <strong data-start="1948" data-end="1982">Council of Europe member state</strong>, although exceptions may be possible when duly justified.</li> <li data-section-id="c0jkwr" data-start="2041" data-end="2095">Be able to communicate independently in <strong data-start="2083" data-end="2094">English</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="zvtfjf" data-start="2096" data-end="2191">Be actively engaged in youth participation policy or practice at the local or regional level.</li> </ul> <p data-start="2193" data-end="2374">Priority will be given to participants from countries participating in the <strong data-start="2268" data-end="2303">Democracy Reloading Partnership</strong>, although participation is not exclusively limited to those countries.</p> <p data-start="2376" data-end="2489">No specific race, ethnicity, gender, or academic qualification requirement is stated in the provided information.</p> <hr data-start="2491" data-end="2494" /> <h1 data-section-id="15gxv6x" data-start="2496" data-end="2555">What Is the “Why Municipal Youth Participation?” Seminar?</h1> <p data-start="2557" data-end="2741">The <strong data-start="2561" data-end="2599">Why Municipal Youth Participation?</strong> seminar is designed to strengthen the capacity of local and regional actors to develop and implement meaningful youth participation policies.</p> <p data-start="2743" data-end="2913">Youth participation is an important part of democratic life because local and regional authorities make decisions that directly affect young people and their communities.</p> <p data-start="2915" data-end="3152">The seminar provides participants with an opportunity to learn about European standards for youth participation, exchange experiences with peers, explore practical tools, and examine examples of municipal youth participation in Budapest.</p> <p data-start="3154" data-end="3254">The event will bring together <strong data-start="3184" data-end="3203">50 participants</strong> for an intensive learning and exchange experience.</p> <h1 data-section-id="1p24n67" data-start="3261" data-end="3289">Who Organizes the Seminar?</h1> <p data-start="3291" data-end="3418">The seminar is organized by the <strong data-start="3323" data-end="3361">Council of Europe Youth Department</strong> as part of the <strong data-start="3377" data-end="3409">Youth Revitalising Democracy</strong> project.</p> <p data-start="3420" data-end="3532">It is being organized in cooperation with the <strong data-start="3466" data-end="3531">Democracy Reloading Partnership of Erasmus+ national agencies</strong>.</p> <p data-start="3534" data-end="3663">The Council of Europe is a major European intergovernmental organization focused on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.</p> <p data-start="3665" data-end="3833">The cooperation between the Council of Europe and Democracy Reloading gives the seminar a particular focus on strengthening democratic participation at the local level.</p> <h1 data-section-id="1ibmmks" data-start="3840" data-end="3886">Where and When Will the Training Take Place?</h1> <p data-start="3888" data-end="3919">The seminar will take place in:</p> <p data-start="3921" data-end="3979"><strong data-start="3921" data-end="3955">European Youth Centre Budapest</strong><br data-start="3955" data-end="3958" /><strong data-start="3958" data-end="3979">Budapest, Hungary</strong></p> <h3 data-section-id="6ygrwh" data-start="3981" data-end="3990">Dates</h3> <p data-start="3992" data-end="4015"><strong data-start="3992" data-end="4015">16–21 November 2026</strong></p> <p data-start="4017" data-end="4128">Participants are expected to arrive on <strong data-start="4056" data-end="4079">Monday, 16 November</strong> and can leave on <strong data-start="4097" data-end="4127">Saturday, 21 November 2026</strong>.</p> <p data-start="4130" data-end="4288">The activity will therefore provide several days of face-to-face learning, discussion, networking, and practical exploration of municipal youth participation.</p> <h1 data-section-id="ny6mzb" data-start="4295" data-end="4320">Main Aim of the Seminar</h1> <p data-start="4322" data-end="4554">The central aim is to support local and regional municipalities in <strong data-start="4389" data-end="4448">designing and implementing participative youth policies</strong> that align with the new European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life.</p> <p data-start="4556" data-end="4727">Participants will have the opportunity to explore how European-level standards can be translated into practical approaches within their own municipalities and communities.</p> <p data-start="4729" data-end="4900">The seminar is therefore not only about learning theoretical concepts. It is also focused on understanding how youth participation can work in practice at the local level.</p> <h1 data-section-id="1n1ecqo" data-start="4907" data-end="4993">The European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life</h1> <p data-start="4995" data-end="5116">A major focus of the seminar is the <strong data-start="5031" data-end="5115">European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life</strong>.</p> <p data-start="5118" data-end="5246">The Charter is described in the opportunity information as the key standard for youth participation at local and regional level.</p> <p data-start="5248" data-end="5355">The Charter was first adopted in <strong data-start="5281" data-end="5289">1992</strong> and subsequently underwent a major revision during <strong data-start="5341" data-end="5354">2024–2025</strong>.</p> <p data-start="5357" data-end="5425">More than <strong data-start="5367" data-end="5387">400 stakeholders</strong> participated in the revision process.</p> <p data-start="5427" data-end="5620">According to the provided information, the revised Charter was adopted by the <strong data-start="5505" data-end="5551">Congress of Local and Regional Authorities</strong> and the <strong data-start="5560" data-end="5619">Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in 2026</strong>.</p> <p data-start="5622" data-end="5780">The Council of Europe and its partners at international, national, and local levels are taking measures to support implementation of the Charter&#8217;s provisions.</p> <p data-start="5782" data-end="5826">This seminar is part of that broader effort.</p> <h1 data-section-id="dmv84b" data-start="5833" data-end="5889">Why Is the European Charter Important for the Seminar?</h1> <p data-start="5891" data-end="5977">The Charter provides a framework for youth participation at local and regional levels.</p> <p data-start="5979" data-end="6132">The seminar will help participants become familiar with its provisions and consider how those provisions can be implemented in their own local realities.</p> <p data-start="6134" data-end="6187">Participants can therefore explore questions such as:</p> <ul data-start="6189" data-end="6597"> <li data-section-id="1p6pxwr" data-start="6189" data-end="6262">How can young people participate meaningfully in local decision-making?</li> <li data-section-id="1n9hi6b" data-start="6263" data-end="6328">What mechanisms can municipalities use to involve young people?</li> <li data-section-id="16g9y9o" data-start="6329" data-end="6386">How can local youth policies become more participatory?</li> <li data-section-id="gc8ps" data-start="6387" data-end="6463">How can youth councils and civil society contribute to local policymaking?</li> <li data-section-id="1gyi0wg" data-start="6464" data-end="6541">How can European standards be translated into practical municipal policies?</li> <li data-section-id="uo8yi8" data-start="6542" data-end="6597">What approaches have worked in different communities?</li> </ul> <p data-start="6599" data-end="6684">The seminar provides a setting for participants to explore these issues collectively.</p> <h1 data-section-id="1xpmgp1" data-start="6691" data-end="6718">Objectives of the Seminar</h1> <p data-start="6720" data-end="6765">The training has several specific objectives.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1wz488n" data-start="6767" data-end="6811">1. Understanding the New European Charter</h2> <p data-start="6813" data-end="6963">Participants will become familiar with the provisions of the new <strong data-start="6878" data-end="6962">European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life</strong>.</p> <p data-start="6965" data-end="7064">They will also explore ways to apply those provisions within their own local and regional contexts.</p> <p data-start="7066" data-end="7209">This means participants can move from simply knowing about the Charter to considering how it can inform practical youth participation policies.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1ex8u8l" data-start="7216" data-end="7263">2. Understanding Council of Europe Standards</h2> <p data-start="7265" data-end="7376">Participants will learn about <strong data-start="7295" data-end="7375">Council of Europe standards for local youth participation in democratic life</strong>.</p> <p data-start="7378" data-end="7506">This can help practitioners understand the broader European framework surrounding youth participation and democratic engagement.</p> <p data-start="7378" data-end="7506">3. Understanding Democracy Reloading</p> <p data-start="7554" data-end="7647">The seminar will introduce participants to the <strong data-start="7601" data-end="7646">Democracy Reloading concept and its tools</strong>.</p> <p data-start="7649" data-end="7734">These tools are intended to support municipal youth participation in decision-making.</p> <p data-start="7736" data-end="7885">This component can provide participants with practical resources that they can potentially use within their own municipalities and youth policy work.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1juxvbt" data-start="7892" data-end="7931">4. Sharing Experiences and Practices</h2> <p data-start="7933" data-end="7982">Another important objective is <strong data-start="7964" data-end="7981">peer learning</strong>.</p> <p data-start="7984" data-end="8113">Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences and practices with other people working on youth participation.</p> <p data-start="8115" data-end="8258">This creates space for participants to learn not only from trainers but also from colleagues working in different countries and local contexts.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1g5d3i4" data-start="8265" data-end="8293">5. Learning From Budapest</h2> <p data-start="8295" data-end="8427">Participants will also gain insight into practices of <strong data-start="8349" data-end="8426">municipal youth participation in Budapest and its district municipalities</strong>.</p> <p data-start="8429" data-end="8550">This practical component allows participants to examine how youth participation operates in a real municipal environment.</p> <h1 data-section-id="1bgz0l8" data-start="8557" data-end="8589">What Will the Program Include?</h1> <p data-start="8591" data-end="8658">The seminar will include several learning and practical components.</p> <h3 data-section-id="5y9bub" data-start="8660" data-end="8727">Introduction to Council of Europe Youth Participation Standards</h3> <p data-start="8729" data-end="8844">Participants will be introduced to key standards developed by the Council of Europe concerning youth participation.</p> <h3 data-section-id="ponn9a" data-start="8846" data-end="8887">Democracy Reloading Concept and Tools</h3> <p data-start="8889" data-end="9009">The program will introduce the Democracy Reloading approach and tools designed to support municipal youth participation.</p> <h3 data-section-id="ud6k9p" data-start="9011" data-end="9052">Visits to Local Practices in Budapest</h3> <p data-start="9054" data-end="9162">Participants will have the opportunity to visit local examples of municipal youth participation in Budapest.</p> <h3 data-section-id="ij42wc" data-start="9164" data-end="9219">Council of Europe and Democracy Reloading Resources</h3> <p data-start="9221" data-end="9347">The seminar will present relevant tools and resources from both the Council of Europe and the Democracy Reloading Partnership.</p> <p data-start="9349" data-end="9472">Together, these elements combine theoretical learning, practical examples, peer exchange, and exposure to useful resources.</p> <h1 data-section-id="18r34y3" data-start="9479" data-end="9516">Who Is the Seminar Recommended For?</h1> <p data-start="9518" data-end="9584">The training overview specifically recommends the opportunity for:</p> <ul data-start="9586" data-end="9659"> <li data-section-id="a4bp1b" data-start="9586" data-end="9605"><strong data-start="9588" data-end="9605">Youth leaders</strong></li> <li data-section-id="immoc4" data-start="9606" data-end="9631"><strong data-start="9608" data-end="9631">Youth policy makers</strong></li> <li data-section-id="lom94m" data-start="9632" data-end="9659"><strong data-start="9634" data-end="9659">Youth policy officers</strong></li> </ul> <p data-start="9661" data-end="9904">The broader expected participant profile includes municipal youth policy officers, local partners, elected representatives, youth councils, and youth civil society actors who are actively involved in youth participation policies and practices.</p> <p data-start="9906" data-end="10018">The key point is that applicants should have a relevant connection to <strong data-start="9976" data-end="10017">local or regional youth participation</strong>.</p> <h1 data-section-id="j183zh" data-start="10025" data-end="10057">Eligible Countries and Regions</h1> <p data-start="10059" data-end="10162">The training overview identifies participants from a broad group of European and neighboring countries.</p> <p data-start="10164" data-end="10178">These include:</p> <h3 data-section-id="ow9b6x" data-start="10180" data-end="10208">Other Eligible Countries</h3> <ul data-start="10210" data-end="10278"> <li data-section-id="1bxaqfh" data-start="10210" data-end="10219">Andorra</li> <li data-section-id="1trecuh" data-start="10220" data-end="10228">Monaco</li> <li data-section-id="13kxul4" data-start="10229" data-end="10238">Morocco</li> <li data-section-id="1sikyg2" data-start="10239" data-end="10251">San Marino</li> <li data-section-id="zln8ut" data-start="10252" data-end="10261">Tunisia</li> <li data-section-id="1x47lr6" data-start="10262" data-end="10278">United Kingdom</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1nj977i" data-start="10280" data-end="10313">Eastern Partnership Countries</h3> <ul data-start="10315" data-end="10377"> <li data-section-id="1oq86yd" data-start="10315" data-end="10324">Armenia</li> <li data-section-id="15w8zwr" data-start="10325" data-end="10337">Azerbaijan</li> <li data-section-id="xg6506" data-start="10338" data-end="10347">Belarus</li> <li data-section-id="iyamns" data-start="10348" data-end="10357">Georgia</li> <li data-section-id="13avfve" data-start="10358" data-end="10367">Moldova</li> <li data-section-id="1akomw7" data-start="10368" data-end="10377">Ukraine</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1ljyp5a" data-start="10379" data-end="10417">Erasmus+ Youth Programme Countries</h3> <ul data-start="10419" data-end="10801"> <li data-section-id="1nyzrxd" data-start="10419" data-end="10428">Austria</li> <li data-section-id="xg4mvp" data-start="10429" data-end="10438">Belgium</li> <li data-section-id="owbfm7" data-start="10439" data-end="10449">Bulgaria</li> <li data-section-id="i1w1t7" data-start="10450" data-end="10459">Croatia</li> <li data-section-id="1v3aiza" data-start="10460" data-end="10468">Cyprus</li> <li data-section-id="16d1nk9" data-start="10469" data-end="10485">Czech Republic</li> <li data-section-id="1ndepf6" data-start="10486" data-end="10495">Denmark</li> <li data-section-id="4j4137" data-start="10496" data-end="10505">Estonia</li> <li data-section-id="14a44ge" data-start="10506" data-end="10515">Finland</li> <li data-section-id="1yh1jbp" data-start="10516" data-end="10524">France</li> <li data-section-id="jcoaar" data-start="10525" data-end="10534">Germany</li> <li data-section-id="1xv2nnf" data-start="10535" data-end="10543">Greece</li> <li data-section-id="vulcza" data-start="10544" data-end="10553">Hungary</li> <li data-section-id="mgb6dc" data-start="10554" data-end="10563">Iceland</li> <li data-section-id="w3190x" data-start="10564" data-end="10573">Ireland</li> <li data-section-id="16tk1cx" data-start="10574" data-end="10581">Italy</li> <li data-section-id="1pa1m7j" data-start="10582" data-end="10590">Latvia</li> <li data-section-id="1jqnymx" data-start="10591" data-end="10606">Liechtenstein</li> <li data-section-id="17rd5tv" data-start="10607" data-end="10618">Lithuania</li> <li data-section-id="19a8cgc" data-start="10619" data-end="10631">Luxembourg</li> <li data-section-id="16vtbbx" data-start="10632" data-end="10639">Malta</li> <li data-section-id="1cxcqgs" data-start="10640" data-end="10653">Netherlands</li> <li data-section-id="1t1to50" data-start="10654" data-end="10662">Norway</li> <li data-section-id="32md3k" data-start="10663" data-end="10671">Poland</li> <li data-section-id="1vcssr2" data-start="10672" data-end="10682">Portugal</li> <li data-section-id="1sue4wv" data-start="10683" data-end="10712">Republic of North Macedonia</li> <li data-section-id="bdqa3j" data-start="10713" data-end="10722">Romania</li> <li data-section-id="6c6vye" data-start="10723" data-end="10731">Serbia</li> <li data-section-id="agy6he" data-start="10732" data-end="10749">Slovak Republic</li> <li data-section-id="1uu940d" data-start="10750" data-end="10760">Slovenia</li> <li data-section-id="178eoct" data-start="10761" data-end="10768">Spain</li> <li data-section-id="62f2g6" data-start="10769" data-end="10777">Sweden</li> <li data-section-id="4yxozf" data-start="10778" data-end="10791">Switzerland</li> <li data-section-id="178fd9o" data-start="10792" data-end="10801">Türkiye</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1e3fdin" data-start="10803" data-end="10831">Western Balkan Countries</h3> <ul data-start="10833" data-end="10889"> <li data-section-id="1d6cm74" data-start="10833" data-end="10842">Albania</li> <li data-section-id="1onu3z7" data-start="10843" data-end="10867">Bosnia and Herzegovina</li> <li data-section-id="1q1t895" data-start="10868" data-end="10876">Kosovo</li> <li data-section-id="1clj1b8" data-start="10877" data-end="10889">Montenegro</li> </ul> <p data-start="10891" data-end="11097">The training information notes that <strong data-start="10927" data-end="11096">priority will be given to participants from partner countries of the Democracy Reloading Partnership, but participation is not exclusively limited to those countries</strong>.</p> <h1 data-section-id="7j9uzd" data-start="11104" data-end="11134">English Language Requirement</h1> <p data-start="11136" data-end="11187">The working language of the seminar is <strong data-start="11175" data-end="11186">English</strong>.</p> <p data-start="11189" data-end="11270">Participants are expected to be able to <strong data-start="11229" data-end="11269">communicate independently in English</strong>.</p> <p data-start="11272" data-end="11451">Applicants should therefore be comfortable participating in discussions, following presentations, interacting with other participants, and engaging in group activities in English.</p> <h1 data-section-id="nwakk8" data-start="11458" data-end="11480">No Participation Fee</h1> <p data-start="11482" data-end="11551">There is <strong data-start="11491" data-end="11515">no participation fee</strong> foreseen for selected participants.</p> <p data-start="11553" data-end="11641">Participants are pre-selected by the relevant <strong data-start="11599" data-end="11640">Erasmus+ national agencies and SALTOs</strong>.</p> <p data-start="11643" data-end="11800">This means prospective participants should pay attention to the application and selection arrangements associated with their country or sending organization.</p> <h1 data-section-id="15v7t43" data-start="11807" data-end="11832">Accommodation and Meals</h1> <p data-start="11834" data-end="11942">Accommodation and meals will be provided by the <strong data-start="11882" data-end="11941">Council of Europe at the European Youth Centre Budapest</strong>.</p> <p data-start="11944" data-end="11972">Meals will be provided from:</p> <p data-start="11974" data-end="12025"><strong data-start="11974" data-end="12025">Dinner on Monday through breakfast on Saturday.</strong></p> <p data-start="12027" data-end="12131">This covers the main period of the seminar from arrival on 16 November through departure on 21 November.</p> <h1 data-section-id="djb00c" data-start="12138" data-end="12160">Travel Reimbursement</h1> <p data-start="12162" data-end="12269">Participants are expected to arrive on <strong data-start="12201" data-end="12224">Monday, 16 November</strong> and can depart on <strong data-start="12243" data-end="12268">Saturday, 21 November</strong>.</p> <p data-start="12271" data-end="12397">Information about travel reimbursement should be obtained from the participant&#8217;s <strong data-start="12352" data-end="12396">Erasmus+ national agency or SALTO Centre</strong>.</p> <p data-start="12399" data-end="12584">Prospective applicants should therefore contact the appropriate national agency or SALTO Centre if they need clarification about eligible travel expenses and reimbursement arrangements.</p> <hr data-start="12586" data-end="12589" /> <h1 data-section-id="dhxnh9" data-start="12591" data-end="12614">Youthpass Certificate</h1> <p data-start="12616" data-end="12700">Participants are entitled to receive a <strong data-start="12655" data-end="12680">Youthpass certificate</strong> from the organizer.</p> <p data-start="12702" data-end="12843">Youthpass is used to recognize and document competence development gained through participation in youth activities and learning experiences.</p> <p data-start="12845" data-end="12961">For participants, this can provide formal recognition of the learning and competencies developed during the seminar.</p> <h1 data-section-id="1xqj6xi" data-start="12968" data-end="12990">Application Deadline</h1> <p data-start="12992" data-end="13020">The application deadline is:</p> <h2 data-section-id="ctxayr" data-start="13022" data-end="13059"><span role="text"><strong data-start="13025" data-end="13059">15 September 2026 at 24:00 UTC</strong></span></h2> <p data-start="13061" data-end="13132">Applicants should submit their applications before the stated deadline.</p> <p data-start="13134" data-end="13286">Because the selection process takes place before the seminar, applicants should not wait until the final hours to prepare and submit their applications.</p> <h1 data-section-id="kabmvm" data-start="13293" data-end="13309">Selection Date</h1> <p data-start="13311" data-end="13365">The stated <strong data-start="13322" data-end="13364">date of selection is 28 September 2026</strong>.</p> <p data-start="13367" data-end="13501">Applicants should therefore expect the selection process to take place after the application deadline and before the November seminar.</p> <h1 data-section-id="1b6yweq" data-start="13508" data-end="13526">Seminar Timeline</h1> <p data-start="13528" data-end="13546">The key dates are:</p> <div class="group TyagGW_tableContainer"> <div class="TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit" tabindex="-1"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="13548" data-end="13885"> <thead data-start="13548" data-end="13564"> <tr data-start="13548" data-end="13564"> <th class="last:pe-10" data-start="13548" data-end="13556" data-col-size="sm">Event</th> <th class="last:pe-10" data-start="13556" data-end="13564" data-col-size="sm">Date</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="13575" data-end="13885"> <tr data-start="13575" data-end="13634"> <td data-start="13575" data-end="13598" data-col-size="sm">Application deadline</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="13598" data-end="13634"><strong data-start="13600" data-end="13632">15 September 2026, 24:00 UTC</strong></td> </tr> <tr data-start="13635" data-end="13677"> <td data-start="13635" data-end="13652" data-col-size="sm">Selection date</td> <td data-start="13652" data-end="13677" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="13654" data-end="13675">28 September 2026</strong></td> </tr> <tr data-start="13678" data-end="13719"> <td data-start="13678" data-end="13695" data-col-size="sm">Seminar begins</td> <td data-start="13695" data-end="13719" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="13697" data-end="13717">16 November 2026</strong></td> </tr> <tr data-start="13720" data-end="13759"> <td data-start="13720" data-end="13735" data-col-size="sm">Seminar ends</td> <td data-start="13735" data-end="13759" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="13737" data-end="13757">21 November 2026</strong></td> </tr> <tr data-start="13760" data-end="13814"> <td data-start="13760" data-end="13771" data-col-size="sm">Location</td> <td data-start="13771" data-end="13814" data-col-size="sm">European Youth Centre Budapest, Hungary</td> </tr> <tr data-start="13815" data-end="13850"> <td data-start="13815" data-end="13840" data-col-size="sm">Number of participants</td> <td data-start="13840" data-end="13850" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="13842" data-end="13848">50</strong></td> </tr> <tr data-start="13851" data-end="13885"> <td data-start="13851" data-end="13870" data-col-size="sm">Working language</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="13870" data-end="13885"><strong data-start="13872" data-end="13883">English</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <h1 data-section-id="1ijl4xf" data-start="13892" data-end="13921"></h1> <h1 data-section-id="1ijl4xf" data-start="13892" data-end="13921">Apply <a href="https://tcanetplatform.com/form/coe-dr-joint-seminar-application?source_entity_type=group&amp;source_entity_id=946#no-back" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>here</strong></a></h1> <h1 data-section-id="1ijl4xf" data-start="13892" data-end="13921">Costs and Financial Support</h1> <p data-start="13923" data-end="13999">The opportunity provides several forms of support for selected participants.</p> <h3 data-section-id="1d2fcp" data-start="14001" data-end="14022">Participation Fee</h3> <p data-start="14024" data-end="14061"><strong data-start="14024" data-end="14061">No participation fee is foreseen.</strong></p> <h3 data-section-id="5xnwym" data-start="14063" data-end="14080">Accommodation</h3> <p data-start="14082" data-end="14171">Accommodation is provided by the Council of Europe at the European Youth Centre Budapest.</p> <h3 data-section-id="73k8hc" data-start="14173" data-end="14182">Meals</h3> <p data-start="14184" data-end="14255">Meals are provided from dinner on Monday through breakfast on Saturday.</p> <h3 data-section-id="qfmlfi" data-start="14257" data-end="14267">Travel</h3> <p data-start="14269" data-end="14382">Travel reimbursement arrangements should be confirmed with the relevant Erasmus+ national agency or SALTO Centre.</p> <h3 data-section-id="z5s5vs" data-start="14384" data-end="14397">Youthpass</h3> <p data-start="14399" data-end="14521">Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate recognizing their competence development during the activity.</p> <h1 data-section-id="89zns1" data-start="14528" data-end="14584">How the Seminar Can Benefit Youth Policy Practitioners</h1> <p data-start="14586" data-end="14713">The seminar is particularly valuable for people who are already involved in youth participation at municipal or regional level.</p> <p data-start="14715" data-end="14745">Participants can benefit from:</p> <ul data-start="14747" data-end="15249"> <li data-section-id="14gjghc" data-start="14747" data-end="14812">Greater familiarity with European youth participation standards</li> <li data-section-id="1fl02m2" data-start="14813" data-end="14867">Better understanding of the revised European Charter</li> <li data-section-id="1i7oac3" data-start="14868" data-end="14907">Exposure to Democracy Reloading tools</li> <li data-section-id="t63pee" data-start="14908" data-end="14970">Opportunities to exchange practices with international peers</li> <li data-section-id="jw8lpd" data-start="14971" data-end="15036">Exposure to municipal youth participation practices in Budapest</li> <li data-section-id="5wsvh9" data-start="15037" data-end="15085">Access to relevant Council of Europe resources</li> <li data-section-id="x4ekye" data-start="15086" data-end="15127">Access to Democracy Reloading resources</li> <li data-section-id="10nvfdt" data-start="15128" data-end="15191">Professional networking with other youth policy practitioners</li> <li data-section-id="ufs6od" data-start="15192" data-end="15249">Recognition of competence development through Youthpass</li> </ul> <p data-start="15251" data-end="15396">The combination of learning, practice-sharing, and networking can help participants take new ideas back to their municipalities or organizations.</p> <h1 data-section-id="1o36apy" data-start="15403" data-end="15446">Why Municipal Youth Participation Matters</h1> <p data-start="15448" data-end="15529">Local governments make decisions concerning many aspects of young people&#8217;s lives.</p> <p data-start="15531" data-end="15667">Effective youth participation can provide mechanisms through which young people can contribute to decisions affecting their communities.</p> <p data-start="15669" data-end="15845">For youth policy practitioners, understanding how to create meaningful participation structures can therefore be an important part of developing effective local youth policies.</p> <p data-start="15847" data-end="16009">The seminar approaches this issue from a European perspective, using the Council of Europe&#8217;s standards and the new European Charter as important reference points.</p> <h1 data-section-id="14jlh78" data-start="16016" data-end="16052">How to Prepare for the Application</h1> <p data-start="16054" data-end="16160">Prospective applicants can strengthen their preparation by clearly understanding the focus of the seminar.</p> <p data-start="16162" data-end="16188">Before applying, consider:</p> <ol data-start="16190" data-end="17172"> <li data-section-id="1kg3ozf" data-start="16190" data-end="16360"> <p data-start="16193" data-end="16214"><strong data-start="16193" data-end="16214">Your current role</strong></p> <p data-start="16219" data-end="16360">Be clear about how your work relates to youth policy, youth participation, municipal decision-making, youth councils, or youth civil society.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="ag1q63" data-start="16362" data-end="16478"> <p data-start="16365" data-end="16384"><strong data-start="16365" data-end="16384">Your experience</strong></p> <p data-start="16389" data-end="16478">Identify practical examples of your involvement in local or regional youth participation.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="4rqbcp" data-start="16480" data-end="16591"> <p data-start="16483" data-end="16502"><strong data-start="16483" data-end="16502">Your motivation</strong></p> <p data-start="16507" data-end="16591">Think about why you want to develop your knowledge of municipal youth participation.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="k8fkfv" data-start="16593" data-end="16732"> <p data-start="16596" data-end="16633"><strong data-start="16596" data-end="16633">Your municipality or organization</strong></p> <p data-start="16638" data-end="16732">Consider the youth participation challenges your municipality or organization currently faces.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="15k1ka6" data-start="16734" data-end="16929"> <p data-start="16737" data-end="16764"><strong data-start="16737" data-end="16764">What you can contribute</strong></p> <p data-start="16769" data-end="16929">Since the seminar emphasizes sharing experiences and practices, think about examples and lessons that you can contribute to discussions with other participants.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1nbr42m" data-start="16931" data-end="17033"> <p data-start="16934" data-end="16959"><strong data-start="16934" data-end="16959">Your language ability</strong></p> <p data-start="16964" data-end="17033">Make sure you are comfortable communicating independently in English.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="cklec5" data-start="17035" data-end="17172"> <p data-start="17038" data-end="17061"><strong data-start="17038" data-end="17061">Travel arrangements</strong></p> <p data-start="17066" data-end="17172">If selected, contact the relevant Erasmus+ national agency or SALTO Centre regarding travel reimbursement.</p> </li> </ol> <p style="text-align: center;">Learn more <a href="https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/why-municipal-youth-participation.14905/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>HERE</strong></a></p> <h1 data-section-id="y9b00o" data-start="17179" data-end="17217">Important Information for Applicants</h1> <p data-start="17219" data-end="17332">Applicants should carefully note that information about training activities reaches SALTO from different sources.</p> <p data-start="17334" data-end="17461">The training platform states that SALTO cannot be held responsible for incorrect information or changes to training activities.</p> <p data-start="17463" data-end="17594">For this reason, applicants should <strong data-start="17498" data-end="17560">contact the organizers directly for the latest information</strong> before making final arrangements.</p> <p data-start="17596" data-end="17625">The listed contact person is:</p> <p data-start="17627" data-end="17643"><strong data-start="17627" data-end="17643">Laszlo Foldi</strong></p> <p data-start="17645" data-end="17676">Email: <strong data-start="17652" data-end="17676"><a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="17654" data-end="17674">laszlo.foldi@cfwb.be</a></strong></p> <p data-start="17678" data-end="17708">Telephone: <strong data-start="17689" data-end="17708">+32 2 210 52 33</strong></p> <h1 data-section-id="1bcdnav" data-start="17715" data-end="17730">Key Takeaways</h1> <p data-start="17732" data-end="17934">The <strong data-start="17736" data-end="17774">Why Municipal Youth Participation?</strong> seminar provides a focused learning opportunity for professionals and youth participation actors who want to strengthen local and regional youth participation.</p> <p data-start="17936" data-end="17967">The most important details are:</p> <ul data-start="17969" data-end="19175"> <li data-section-id="naq0bh" data-start="17969" data-end="18016">It is a <strong data-start="17979" data-end="18015">seminar and training opportunity</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="j58e28" data-start="18017" data-end="18063">It will take place in <strong data-start="18041" data-end="18062">Budapest, Hungary</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="6n4vsl" data-start="18064" data-end="18104">The dates are <strong data-start="18080" data-end="18103">16–21 November 2026</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="oq2hel" data-start="18105" data-end="18142"><strong data-start="18107" data-end="18126">50 participants</strong> will take part.</li> <li data-section-id="1kh60d5" data-start="18143" data-end="18201">The focus is municipal and regional youth participation.</li> <li data-section-id="rhsgpf" data-start="18202" data-end="18320">The revised <strong data-start="18216" data-end="18300">European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life</strong> is a central theme.</li> <li data-section-id="mv7yzp" data-start="18321" data-end="18381">Participants will learn about Council of Europe standards.</li> <li data-section-id="7a4kc7" data-start="18382" data-end="18445">The program introduces <strong data-start="18407" data-end="18430">Democracy Reloading</strong> and its tools.</li> <li data-section-id="nsretl" data-start="18446" data-end="18522">Participants will explore local youth participation practices in Budapest.</li> <li data-section-id="o9wzok" data-start="18523" data-end="18561">The working language is <strong data-start="18549" data-end="18560">English</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="lg9xb" data-start="18562" data-end="18684">Applicants must generally reside and work in a Council of Europe member state, subject to possible justified exceptions.</li> <li data-section-id="133bnhp" data-start="18685" data-end="18823">Priority is given to participants from Democracy Reloading partner countries, but the opportunity is not exclusively restricted to them.</li> <li data-section-id="1o2t564" data-start="18824" data-end="18860">There is <strong data-start="18835" data-end="18859">no participation fee</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="1716ksi" data-start="18861" data-end="18900">Accommodation and meals are provided.</li> <li data-section-id="wmd51d" data-start="18901" data-end="19010">Travel reimbursement information is available through relevant Erasmus+ national agencies or SALTO Centres.</li> <li data-section-id="1sbyp23" data-start="19011" data-end="19062">Participants receive a <strong data-start="19036" data-end="19061">Youthpass certificate</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="xuwnmb" data-start="19063" data-end="19128">The application deadline is <strong data-start="19093" data-end="19127">15 September 2026 at 24:00 UTC</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="z0n8tu" data-start="19129" data-end="19175">The selection date is <strong data-start="19153" data-end="19174">28 September 2026</strong>.</li> </ul> <h1 data-section-id="fsb6xx" data-start="19182" data-end="19194">Conclusion</h1> <p data-start="19196" data-end="19454">The <strong data-start="19200" data-end="19269">Why Municipal Youth Participation? European Training Seminar 2026</strong> is an international learning opportunity for youth policy practitioners and other stakeholders working to strengthen young people&#8217;s participation in local and regional democratic life.</p> <p data-start="19456" data-end="19711">Organized by the <strong data-start="19473" data-end="19511">Council of Europe Youth Department</strong> and the <strong data-start="19520" data-end="19585">Democracy Reloading Partnership of Erasmus+ national agencies</strong>, the seminar combines European youth participation standards with practical tools, peer learning, and examples from Budapest.</p> <p data-start="19713" data-end="20176">A central focus will be the new <strong data-start="19745" data-end="19829">European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life</strong>, allowing participants to explore how its provisions can be implemented within their own municipalities and communities. The seminar will also introduce Democracy Reloading tools, provide opportunities to exchange experiences with practitioners from different countries, and offer insight into municipal youth participation practices in Budapest.</p> <p data-start="20178" data-end="20565">Selected participants will benefit from <strong data-start="20218" data-end="20325">no participation fee, accommodation, meals, potential travel reimbursement, and a Youthpass certificate</strong>. The program is particularly suited to youth leaders, youth policy makers, municipal youth policy officers, elected representatives, youth councils, and youth civil society actors actively involved in local or regional youth participation.</p> <p data-start="20567" data-end="20829" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Interested applicants should submit their applications by <strong data-start="20625" data-end="20659">15 September 2026 at 24:00 UTC</strong>, with selection scheduled for <strong data-start="20690" data-end="20711">28 September 2026</strong>. The seminar itself will take place from <strong data-start="20753" data-end="20779">16 to 21 November 2026</strong> at the European Youth Centre Budapest in Hungary.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start">For mpore opportunity click <a href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>HERE</strong></a></div> <div class="mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[&gt;_:empty]:hidden"> <div class="text-center"></div> </div> </div> <div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1" data-conversation-screenshot-content=""> <div></div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div class="pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)" aria-hidden="true"></div> <div class="invisible mt-auto grid"> <div class="col-start-1 row-start-1"> <div class="pointer-events-none translate-y-(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom) R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars min-h-(--gutter-remaining-height,0px) group-data-stream-active/scroll-root:h-[calc(var(--thread-response-height)-16*var(--spacing))]"></div> </div> <div class="visible sticky bottom-(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px) col-start-1 row-start-1 self-end"> <div class="" data-testid="thread-disclaimer"> <div class="min-h-9 pt-2 text-center text-xs text-token-text-tertiary [view-transition-name:var(--vt-disclaimer)] pb-4 relative overflow-hidden @w-sm/main:px-[60px]"> <div class="text-base mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="thread-bottom-container" class="sticky bottom-0 z-10 group/thread-bottom-container isolate w-full basis-auto has-data-has-thread-error:pt-2 has-data-has-thread-error:[box-shadow:var(--sharp-edge-bottom-shadow)] md:border-transparent md:pt-0 dark:border-white/20 md:dark:border-transparent print:hidden pointer-events-none [--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] Ejxyja_threadFooterContentFade flex flex-col"> <div class="pointer-events-none" data-thread-footer-overflow-spacer="" data-testid="thread-footer-overflow-spacer" aria-hidden="true"></div> </div> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/2026/09/01/why-municipal-youth-participation-european-training-seminar-2026-in-budapest-hungary/">Why Municipal Youth Participation? 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