Your chance to become a Young European Ambassador – apply now!
The new call has been launched by the ‘EU NEIGHBOURS east’ programme, and is aimed at dynamic and enthusiastic young people, interested in EU affairs and their country’s partnership with the EU. You will need a good level of English, you should be keen to contribute to the development and prosperity of your community and country, and be ready to dedicate sufficient time to be part of civic engagement activities.
To apply, you need to be:
- a citizen of one of one of the six Eastern partner countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova or Ukraine), the European Union Member States, or the UK;
- between 16 and 26 years old;
- with a good level of English;
- interested in EU affairs and the partnership and cooperation between the EU and your country;
- interested in public diplomacy and outreach activities, and ready to share knowledge, experience and information;
- motivated in contributing to the development of your community and country;
- interested in voluntary activities and ready to dedicate sufficient time to be part of civic engagement activities.
The successful candidates will engage in online and dialogue-driven activities, and represent the youth of their countries both domestically and abroad. They will exchange experiences, discuss matters of direct concern to young people, share best practices, and work together for a better future for their countries. Visit our special YEAs page to find out more about the call and the YEAs initiative, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.
To apply for a Young European Ambassador position, applicants should complete by 12 October 2026.
Once the call for applications is closed, selected candidates will first be invited to an interview. Those who successfully pass the interview will then be invited to special sessions, and their profiles will be sent for further approval (to official stakeholders). The process from the date when the call for applications is closed until the final results takes approximately eight weeks.
Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, Ukrainian applicants can apply either from Ukraine or from wherever they are now living in the EU.
The Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) initiative is a non-political, voluntary, vibrant communication network connecting and building bridges of friendship among young people from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and the EU Member States. The aim of the network is to raise awareness about the EU’s cooperation with its Eastern partner countries, showcase the tangible results of this cooperation, contribute to policy dialogue on various topics, help increase civic activism and work together for a better future.
The YEAs initiative was created by the European Union ten years ago in 2016 and has involved almost 3,000 young people to date. There are currently almost 500 active YEAs representing over 30 different nationalities.
Find out more:
Young European Ambassadors and Frequently Asked Questions
Closing date:
October 12, 2026