🌍🏛️ Erasmus+ Study Visit in Spain 🇪🇸 Strengthening Youth Participation Mechanisms at the EU Level 🌱 Youth Councils Shaping European Decision Making

A high-level Erasmus+ Study Visit bringing together youth representatives from National Youth Councils across Europe to explore, debate, and strengthen youth participation mechanisms at EU level. Hosted by the Spanish Youth Council together with the Spanish National Agency (Injuve), this study visit creates a dedicated space for strategic dialogue, policy exchange, and capacity building.

🎯 Aim of the Study Visit
🏛️ Strengthen the capacities of National Youth Council representatives
🗳️ Deepen understanding of EU-level youth participation mechanisms
🌍 Support effective youth influence in European decision-making
💬 Encourage structured dialogue and exchange of good practices

🧭 Key Focus Areas
🧩 Youth participation realities across Europe
🗳️ Youth Test and “Vote at 16”
💶 European funding mechanisms with a focus on Erasmus+ and its future
🤝 Advocacy strategies and institutional youth representation

📚 Specific Objectives
🔍 Analyse the current state of youth participation in the European Union
🤝 Exchange experiences and good practices among National Youth Councils
📘 Explore key EU youth participation mechanisms and their impact
💡 Strengthen understanding of European funding instruments, especially Erasmus+

🗓️ Programme Overview
✈️ 15 April 2026 – Arrivals
🌍 16 April 2026 – Youth participation realities and national contexts
🗳️ 17 April 2026 – Youth Test and Vote at 16
🏛️ 18 April 2026 – Cultural visit and Erasmus+ Programme funding mechanisms
🚉 19 April 2026 – Departures

👥 Target Group
🧑‍💼 Youth Board Members and representatives of National Youth Councils
🧑‍🏫 Youth workers and youth leaders
📊 Youth policy makers and youth researchers
🤝 Youth project managers and volunteering mentors

📍 Activity Location
Granada, Spain

📅 Activity Dates
15–19 April 2026

♿ Accessibility
♿ This activity and venue are accessible to people with disabilities

🗣️ Working Language
🇬🇧 English

🌍 Eligible Countries
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium DE, 🇧🇪 Belgium FL, 🇧🇪 Belgium FR, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇲🇰 Republic of North Macedonia, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇸🇰 Slovak Republic, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇷 Türkiye

⏳ Application Deadline
📅 20 February 2026 (24h UTC)

📎 Training Overview
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14335

⚠️ Important Note Before Applying
📌 Please contact the National Agency of your residence country before applying to confirm participation and travel cost coverage
📌 Participation rules and possible fees depend on National Agency regulations

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