Eligibility note: This call is only for groups whose members live in a European Union country, an EU candidate country (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye or Ukraine) or the UK. Groups based in Africa aren’t eligible. See the related opportunities open to Africans at the end.
The European Parliament is offering to cover travel and accommodation for groups of young people to attend the European Youth Event 2027 (EYE2027) in Strasbourg, France, on 18 and 19 June 2027. EYE2027 brings thousands of 16- to 30-year-olds together with Members of the European Parliament for debates, workshops and performances.
Priority goes to groups that include young people with disabilities, young people from rural or remote areas, or young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The deadline is 13 November 2026 at 23:59 CET.
At a Glance
| Organiser | European Parliament |
| Event | EYE2027, 18–19 June 2027, Strasbourg |
| Support | Travel and accommodation arranged and paid for directly |
| Group size | Exactly 10 people, including a Head and Vice-Head of group |
| Ages | 16–30 (group leaders can be older, but must be 18+) |
| Who can apply | Residents of EU countries, EU candidate countries or the UK |
| Deadline | 13 November 2026, 23:59 CET |
Benefits
- Travel to and from Strasbourg, booked and paid for by the European Parliament, with trains preferred where possible
- Accommodation, usually in shared hotel rooms with other group members
- For participants with disabilities, extra cover for a personal assistant or sign-language interpreter, including their travel, accommodation and a €50 daily allowance
- Two days of debates, workshops and activities with MEPs and young people from across Europe
No money is paid directly to the group. The Parliament books the travel and accommodation itself, and costs groups arrange on their own aren’t reimbursed.
Eligibility
- Your group must have exactly 10 members, including a Head of group and a Vice-Head of group.
- Members must be 16–30 years old on 18 June 2027. The Head and Vice-Head can be over 30 but must be at least 18.
- All members must live in an EU member state, an EU candidate country or the UK.
- Groups are scored on disability-related, rural or remote, and socio-economic barriers their members face.
How to Apply
- Read the full call and its terms and conditions on the official application page.
- The Head of group completes the online form with group details, personal information and the application answers.
- Submit by 13 November 2026, 23:59 CET.
- Results are expected in December. Selected groups then register on the EYE platform and must attend a webinar in January or February.
Official EYE2027 Call for a Financial Contribution · European Youth Event website
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