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Apply for a traineeship at the European Food Safety Authority!

If you want to put your knowledge of science, communication or administration into practice, apply for these traineeships offered by the EFSA

Estonia, the new EU Council Presidency

For the first time in EU history Estonia is holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Apply now to the Altiero Spinelli Prize for Outreach!

Why should European citizens "fall in love with Europe", despite its imperfections? Answer the question and win 50.000 euros!

Apply to the World Bank Youth Professionals Programme!

Get a five-year term contract at the World Bank and enjoy the wealth of benefits and opportunities of the Young Professionals Programme

Take part in the #CedefopPhotoAward 2017!

Submit a photo story to the CedefopPhotoAward 2017 and win a trip to Brussels (Belgium) or Thessaloniki (Greece).

Join the Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition!

If you have an idea to create a sustainable world take part in this contest organised by the Goi Peace Foundation and Stiftung Entrepreneurship

Win a rent-free semester!

University students worldwide can apply for a UniPlaces' scholarship providing the accommodation costs, up to 2.000 per grant, during a semester.

Digital Dashboard: policy makers' tool to listen to young people

Do you feel your views are not being heard by policy makers? DEEP-Linking Youth has developed a social media monitoring platform to connect EU policy makers with the challenges faced by young Europeans.

University of Essex students get insight into European Parliament

About 40 University of Essex students got the chance to meet members of the European Parliament during a special trip to Brussels.

European Solidarity Corps - selection of project participants begins

Organisations can now offer European Solidarity Corps placements for their activities giving them the opportunity to select potential employees, trainees or volunteers.

The Animation Challenge

Interested in making films? Ever tried your hand at animation? Now is your chance with Into Film’s competition ‘The Animation Challenge’! Open to young people aged 5 to 19 in the UK.

Digital Tomorrow: video contest for young people

Young Europeans are being invited to look ahead at how Europe can reach its full digital potential by taking part in a video contest. What’s your digital vision for 2025?

Learn a language through conversation exchange!

If you want to master a language, use it! Get rid of the old excuse that you have no one to practice Dutch or Portuguese with. Join a conversation exchange and improve your skills for free!

European Union flags outside the European Commission

End of mobile roaming charges

The European Parliament have announced that mobile roaming charges for EU consumers will end on June 15, 2017, enabling them to call and transfer data across borders from another EU member state for the same cost as at home.

Championing youth voices & promoting a positive image of young people

The IARS International Institute announces the winners of the 5th Annual IARS Research and Youth Leadership Awards 2016

Varna: European Youth Capital 2017

Varna (Bulgaria) will hold events and projects designed to demonstrate the active, essential role that young people and youth organisations can and do play in society.

Aarhus and Pafos: European Capitals of Culture 2017

Aarhus (Denmark) and Pafos (Cyprus) take the places of San Sebastian and Wroclaw as the two European Capitals of Culture for 2016. They will have a year of music, theatre, dance, film and literature events showing their culture to the world

Take part in the European Charlemagne Youth Prize 2017!

Does European consciousness matters? Take part in this competition and maybe you'll end up a winner!

Become an EU Aid Volunteer and make a difference.

The EU Aid Volunteers initiative brings volunteers and organisations from different countries together to work on humanitarian projects worldwide.

Time to Move: activities about European opportunities for young people

During one month in October, Time to Move activities will inform young people about European opportunities all over Europe. Hundreds of events await participants in around 20 countries.

Missing Type campaign 2016

The Missing Type campaign was launched for the second year in a row in August. Find out why it is important to donate blood, how blood types are connected and how you can become a donor.

YouRock - employability networking tools

The job market is a competitive, scary place, particularly for those young people who have little working experience. Arm yourself as best you can by using employability networking tools like YouRock.

Go solo, stay safe

Travelling on your own for some people is a terrifying idea, for others it’s an opportunity to explore free of any constraints. Whatever your view, it’s important to make sure you’re safe.

Passenger rights

The 'Passenger Rights' web page gives you clear and concise information about travel rights in the European Union. It prepares passengers to face any possible situation and ensures a pleasant trip.

Alternative accommodation ideas

If you’re planning a winter trip to a colder climate, but don’t want to stay in hostels or hotels – here are some unusual alternatives to enhance your experience.

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Apply for a traineeship at the European Food Safety Authority!

Estonia, the new EU Council Presidency

Apply now to the Altiero Spinelli Prize for Outreach!

Apply to the World Bank Youth Professionals Programme!

Take part in the #CedefopPhotoAward 2017!

Join the Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition!

Win a rent-free semester!

Digital Dashboard: policy makers' tool to listen to young people

University of Essex students get insight into European Parliament

European Solidarity Corps - selection of project participants begins

The Animation Challenge

Digital Tomorrow: video contest for young people

Learn a language through conversation exchange!

End of mobile roaming charges

Championing youth voices & promoting a positive image of young people

Varna: European Youth Capital 2017

Aarhus and Pafos: European Capitals of Culture 2017

Take part in the European Charlemagne Youth Prize 2017!

Become an EU Aid Volunteer and make a difference.

Time to Move: activities about European opportunities for young people

Missing Type campaign 2016

YouRock - employability networking tools

Go solo, stay safe

Passenger rights

Alternative accommodation ideas