{"id":3827,"date":"2023-01-10T11:48:17","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T10:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youthnetworks.net\/?p=3827"},"modified":"2023-01-10T11:48:17","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T10:48:17","slug":"applications-open-for-the-european-youth-capital-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youthnetworks.net\/applications-open-for-the-european-youth-capital-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications open for the European Youth Capital 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction: Being the European Youth Capital<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The European Youth Forum has announced that applications are now open for the <\/span>European Youth Capital 2026<\/b>. This annual award is given to a city that demonstrates a strong commitment to the development and participation of <\/span>young people<\/b> in society.<\/span><\/p>\n

Being named the European Youth Capital has a lot of<\/span> benefits<\/b> for a city. It may boost the city’s reputation and attract tourists and companies, while also inspiring other towns to invest in the development of their own young citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moreover, the application process also provides a chance for <\/span>decision-makers<\/b> and<\/span> youth organisations<\/b> to collaborate, discuss youth goals, and get feedback on their ideas from an expert committee.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you think your city has enough of what it takes to become the next European Youth Capital, keep reading!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Selection Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The selection process is very competitive, with towns from all throughout Europe invited to apply. To be eligible for the title, communities must submit a detailed submission outlining their objectives for youth development; a team of experts will then evaluate the applications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

More in detail, cities <\/span>must submit an application together with a local youth organisation<\/b>, outlining the following:<\/span><\/p>\n