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EDYN HQ is thrilled to open a call for applications for a policy dialogue between youth and policymakers on EU competitiveness, which is part of the COMPASS project, funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme.
This policy dialogue builds on the lessons learned and challenges identified at EDYN’s Civic Incubator Lab Slovakia, which took place on September 22, so that EDYN members can turn them into concrete policy recommendations together with competitiveness experts and policymakers.
During this dialogue, we will bring young voices and policy experts together to tackle the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs and craft actionable recommendations through three dynamic phases: reflection on key Lab findings, deliberation with policymakers, and collaborative co-Design of solutions followed by a networking lunch.
This is a unique opportunity for young people to meaningfully influence the EU’s competitiveness policy debate and advocate for youth’s concerns around AI and its impact on young people’s employability. The policy recommendations that young people will draft at this dialogue will then feed into the COMPASS project’s next steps: a Forum in Brussels and a Youth Strategy Paper on EU Competitiveness.
Key Information:
- Date: half-day event on February 18, 2027 (arrivals on February 17, departures on the evening of February 18)
- Location: Bratislava, Slovakia
- Application deadline: November 22, 23:59 CET
- All expenses (travel, accommodation, and meals) will be covered by EDYN HQ.
- Contact information: For any enquiries or further information, please contact EDYN’s Project Coordinator, Andrej Misina ([email protected])
Eligibility Criteria:
This call is open to all EDYN members who meet the following criteria:
- have a strong interest or background in EU affairs, technology, AI policy, or youth advocacy.
- have C1-English level (or higher);
- are eligible to travel to Slovakia without a visa.
To apply, please fill out this short online Application Form by November 22, 2026 at 23:59 CET.
