ACTIVITIES
As the European Shapers Network, we organize events that support the active participation of young people.
- Date
- July – September 2026
- Location
- Türkiye, Serbia, Bulgaria, Poland, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Romania, Ukraine, Croatia, Greece, Palestine
- Language
- English / Local Languages
- Participant Profile
- Youth (18–30), Youth Workers, NGOs, Decision-Makers, Policy Experts, Local Authorities
- Capacity
- 780
- Application Deadline
- September 2026
Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable Meetings
Organization / Activity Host
Young European Shapers (YES) Project Consortium
Coordinated by İlksen Ol Youth Movement Association
Implemented by project partners in 13 countries.
Activity Description
The Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable Meetings are designed to create dialogue between young people, youth organizations, policy experts, and decision-makers within the framework of the Young European Shapers (YES) Project.
A total of 26 roundtable meetings will be organized across 13 countries, bringing together approximately 780 participants. The discussions will focus on challenges faced by young people and policy solutions aligned with the European Union Youth Goals, particularly Goal 1 (Connecting EU with Youth), Goal 4 (Information and Constructive Dialogue), and Goal 9 (Space and Participation for All).
Participants will contribute to policy discussions, identify local and European challenges, and formulate recommendations that will be compiled into project reports and policy outputs.
Participation Requirements
- Aged 18–30 (priority group)
- Interested in youth participation and policy development
- Willing to contribute to discussions and policy recommendations
- Available to attend the entire roundtable session
- Motivated to engage with local and European youth issues
Financial Support
No financial support will be provided to participants for attending the roundtable meetings.
Keywords
Youth Participation, Youth Policy, EU Youth Goals, Civic Engagement, Structured Dialogue, Policy Recommendations, Youth Advocacy, Decision-Makers, Stakeholder Engagement, Democracy, Social Inclusion, Active Citizenship, Community Development, European Values, Young European Shapers, YES Project, Public Policy, Youth Empowerment.

