YouthDecide2040: What democracy should look like in 2040?
YouthDecide2040 is a European project that brings young people together to imagine, question, and shape the future of democracy.
If you’re 18+ and live in Belgium, this call is for you! YouthDecide2040 will organise a co-creation workshop in Belgium, hosted by us, the European Youth Forum. The goal? To bring together young people from all parts of Belgium to imagine and co-create ideas for how democracy should look in 2040.
What is YouthDecide2040?
Across Europe, young people are invited to take part in creative workshops where you can share your experiences, frustrations, hopes, and ideas about democracy, participation, and decision-making in your daily lives. Your ideas won’t stay in the room. What is co-created through YouthDecide2040 will be brought together and shared beyond the workshop, with youth organisations and decision-makers across Europe.
The co-creation workshop in Belgium
This workshop is part of a series of national workshops feeding into the wider European YouthDecide2040 process.
Practical Information
Dates: Thursday 16 & Friday 17 April 2026
Location: Brussels, Belgium [venue details to be confirmed]
Format: In-person & interactive workshop
Working language(s): English (with material accessible in Dutch, French & German)
Travel and accommodation will be covered by the European Youth Forum, and accessibility information will be shared with selected participants.
Who can apply?
We are looking for young people, aged 18-35, living in Belgium who are interested about the democratic future of society.
You do not need prior expertise in democracy or policy to apply. Just bring your curiosity, openness, and willingness to participate!
How to apply
Participation is based on an open call and selection process.
📝 Application deadline: 15 February 2026
📩 Applications are now closed! Selected participants will be contacted in mid-March.