Calling young European leaders between 16 to 30 years old, with a passion for security: this is your chance! The German-Baltic Future Foundation (DBJW) needs you to head a discussion cluster at their youth conference in Riga, Latvia from 16 to 19 October 2025. You'll guide young Europeans in exploring "Rethinking Security Through Youth" and crafting impactful policy recommendations that will then be presented to Members of the European Parliament in Brussels!

Your role 

Structure and lead online meetings with your cluster (starting Sept 2025), facilitate discussions in Riga, and oversee the creation of your cluster's policy paper for MEPs.

What you get

Fully funded trip to Riga (travel up to €200 covered), fully funded trip to Brussels (travel up to €200 covered), connect with young leaders across Europe, develop your leadership skills, meet experts, and receive a €700 honorarium upon project completion.

Apply if you

Enjoy organising and leading groups, have strong English (C1), are interested in security (prior knowledge is a plus!), are curious about the Baltic states, and can commit ~1-4 hrs/week (June-Dec).

Application deadline: 4 May 2025

Read more here.

Opportunity offered by: German-Baltic Future Foundation