Young people aged 18-25 from the UK are invited to join peers at the UK-Germany Youth Summit in Berlin in March. The topic is ‘Resilient Democracies – Youth Shaping the Future’. This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to explore topics such as civic engagement, diversity, democracy and disinformation through creative workshops and meaningful conversations. All costs for travel, accommodation and meals will be covered.
Why take part?
- Connect with peers from the UK and Germany and build meaningful international friendships
- Develop key skills that strengthen your critical thinking and resilience
- Explore how democracy shapes your daily life and how you can contribute to sustaining it
- Gain confidence through speaking up, collaborating and sharing ideas
- Bring new perspectives back to your school, workplace or community
- Be supported by an experienced intercultural team throughout the fully funded programme
- Enjoy an enriching and memorable experience in Berlin!
How to apply
Click here to complete the online application form by 25 January 2026
If selected, you will receive confirmation of your place by early February 2026. You will then receive detailed information about the programme, preparatory activities and travel arrangements.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for the Youth Summit, you should:
- be between 18 and 25 years old at the time of the event
- should currently live in the UK and have done so for the past 2 years
- should have done at least two years of your formal education (which could be secondary, further or higher education) in the UK
- should have a good understanding of English, as the entire programme is in English
- be able to participate fully in the summit in Berlin from 19 to 22 March 2026 (no part-time participation)
- be available for a 2–3 hour online preparatory seminar in early March
- be interested in topics such as democracy, civic engagement, disinformation and resilience
- be open and respectful towards different cultures, opinions and experiences
Click here to download the information about the Youth Summit
Who is organising the summit?
The UK–Germany Youth Summit is a joint initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMBFSFJ), the UK Department for Education (DfE) and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The project is delivered by IJAB – the International Youth Service of the Federal Republic of Germany – and the British Council.
