Call for applications: Baltic Sea Parliamentary Youth Forum 2026 in Lübeck

Young people from across the Baltic Sea Region are invited to apply for the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Youth Forum 2026, taking place in Lübeck, Germany, from 28 August to 1 September 2026.

The upcoming Baltic Sea Parliamentary Youth Forum 2026, taking place in Lübeck, Germany, from 28 August to 1 September 2026, will bring together around 50 young people from across the Baltic Sea Region and beyond to exchange perspectives, engage directly with decision-makers, and contribute to shaping the future of the region.

The Forum is organised under the Schleswig-Holstein Landtag Presidency of the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC) by the Schleswig-Holstein Landtag, the BSPC Secretariat and the CBSS Secretariat in collaboration with the Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum. 

Theme: Youth. Set. Sail – For a Thriving Baltic Sea Region

This year, participants will explore pressing challenges and opportunities under the theme “Youth. Set. Sail – For a Thriving Baltic Sea Region.” Discussions will focus on strengthening cooperation, stability, resilience and preparedness in a rapidly changing regional and global context.

The programme will build on the outcomes of the CBSS Youth Ministerial as well as the work of the Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum term 2025/2026.

Participants will work collaboratively to:
  • develop a common understanding of key regional challenges,
  • formulate and advocate for joint youth positions during and after the BSPC Annual Conference,
  • contribute to a youth position paper, based on existing inputs, to be presented and adopted at the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC).

The Forum offers a unique opportunity for young people to influence directly regional policy discussions and contribute to parliamentary-level processes.

Who can apply?

Applications are open to young people who:

  • are between 18 and 29 years old, 
  • are citizens or residents of one of the CBSS Member States, including Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland,
  • are interested in regional cooperation, democracy, security, and sustainability in the Baltic Sea Region, 
  • are motivated to engage in dialogue with peers and policymakers.
Practical information
  • Location: Lübeck, Germany 
  • Dates: 28 August – 1 September 2026 
  • Travel and accommodation: Provided for selected participants
  • Application deadline: 29 May 2026 
  • Questions: [email protected] 

Young people from across the Baltic Sea Region are encouraged to apply and bring their perspectives to the discussions on building a more secure, resilient and sustainable future for the region.

We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming you to Lübeck in August 2026.