European Student Assembly 2026: Invitation for ChallengeEU Students
Would you like to co-create recommendations for Europe’s future, work in an international team, and speak at the European Parliament? Join the European Student Assembly (Strasbourg, 20–22 April 2026) — a flagship EUC Voices initiative that brings together around 250 students from European University Alliances each year to debate and produce concrete proposals for change. Why join? Work on real policy recommendations across eight topics crucial to the EU International collaboration and online training (January–April 2026) Plenary assembly in the European Parliament, Strasbourg (20–22 April 2026) Certificate of participation upon completion Who can apply? Students (from the 2nd year of Bachelor’s to PhD), up to 30 years old, from universities within the 65 European University Alliances — including ChallengeEU. You can apply as a participant or a panel coordinator (prior leadership experience is an asset for coordinators). On average, about five students per alliance are selected (numbers may vary). Timeline & application: Call for applications: 1 October – 2 November 2025, 23:59 CET How to apply: complete the application form on the ESA website (“Click here to apply”) and indicate your preferred panel. ESA 2026 panel themes: Strengthening democracy, engaging citizens Scaling the circular economy Aligning budget with impact Europe moving together Unlocking digital potential Educating without borders Enabling generational solidarity Europe’s strategic autonomy Costs & logistics Participation in ESA is free; organisers provide meals and three nights of accommodation in a hostel. The reimbursement of travel costs is at the discretion of the European Universities Alliances. What to expect? From January to April 2026, participants meet online (workshops, expert consultations, team work on recommendations). In Strasbourg, teams finalise their proposals and vote on all recommendations during the plenary session. After the event, dissemination activities with stakeholders follow. Ready to add your voice? Apply on the ESA website as a participant or panel coordinator. Applications close on 2 November 2025 at 23:59 CET. Click here >>> to download the handbook of ESA 2026 to learn all the information about ESA Photo: Freepik.com/mego-studio
