Baltic Sea Youth Working Groups

About

The Baltic Sea Youth Working Groups were established within the framework of the Baltic Sea Youth Platform Erasmus+ project. After the end of the project period, the groups will continue to be an important part of the youth work of the Council of the Baltic Sea States. The aim of the group is to support young talents (aged 16 – 29) to become region builders and give youth the opportunity to share their knowledge and discover ways to apply it in an international environment.  

The Working Groups bring together motivated young people from across the CBSS Member States to explore issues shaping the region’s future, exchange ideas and perspectives, engage with experts and policymakers, and turn youth voices into concrete action.

Working Groups

In the term 2026/2027, the CBSS offers seven Baltic Sea Youth Working Groups:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Literacy & Democracy
• Environment & Climate Change
• Finance for Youth
• Defence & Preparedness
• Energy & Transport
• Youth Advocacy

Activities  

Activities differ according to the focus of the group. A common plan of action will be developed in collaboration between the members of the group and the CBSS Secretariat. 

Templates and administrative support can be requested by the CBSS Secretariat and shall be provided according to available resources.  

The group decides among themselves if members shall be assigned specific roles, such as spokesperson, communication officer or project developer.  

Mission  

The Working Groups shall:  

• Foster exchange and facilitate discussions between young people in the Baltic Sea Region. 
• Facilitate intergenerational dialogue by inviting experts to give input and discuss with young people.  
• Draft policy statements addressed to decision makers in the Baltic Sea Region.  
• Develop new initiatives and innovative approaches to tackle challenges on the macro-regional level. 
• Support the implementation of the Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum.  

PARTICIPANTS OF THE WORKING GROUPS COMMIT TO:   

• Act with good intentions and good faith towards their peers, experts   
• Respect the values and support the mission of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS)
• Attend bi-weekly online meetings and communicate with their peers and experts in English.   
• Be active between online meetings and contributing to policy papers drafted by the group.   

WHO CAN APPLY?

Applicants should:

• Be 16–29 years old.
• Be a citizen or resident of a CBSS Member State.
• Be comfortable / willing to improve communicating in English
• Be ready to actively participate in meetings and collaborative projects throughout the term.

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Applications for the term 2026/2027 are open until 6 September 2026, 23:59 CEST.

Registration for the BSRYF Working Groups: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/10aks3twsV   

Contact

Aline Mayr, CBSS Policy Officer for Youth, Regional Identity, Email: [email protected]