NEWS
European Student Assembly 2025 Applications Are Now Open
15 November 2024
The European Student Assembly (#ESA25) is back, inviting youth voices to discuss Europe’s future.
From 26 to 28 May 2025, Strasbourg will host this dynamic assembly, bringing together students from all the European University alliances.
This fourth edition, #ESA25, will bring together a new generation of EUAs students.
Participants will debate and draft policy recommendations on eight topics related to the future of Europe and essential for students. This several-month project will culminate with a deliberative assembly at the European Parliament in Strasbourg from 26 to 28 May 2025. Dissemination events will be organised during the following weeks.
#ESA25 is an essential platform for students to participate in discussions on critical European matters actively. It is an opportunity for RUN-EU young voices to be at the forefront of dialogue as they draft policy recommendations and advocate for change.
Who can apply?
Applications are open to students from all nationalities, fields and levels of study from the second year of Bachelor to PhD.
- To participate, students must be registered in a RUN-EU member university.
- Students who never participated in ESA are welcome to apply as participants and/or panel coordinators.
- Students who participated in the first, second or third edition of ESA as participants may only apply as panel coordinators.
- Students who participated in the first, second or third edition of ESA as coordinators cannot apply anymore.
- Faculty members are not eligible except for PhD candidates.
What’s next?
In preparation for the event, an informative online session will take place on 20 November 2024, at 19h00 (CET). This session will cover everything you need to know about the European Student Assembly 2025: the application process, key details, and what it means to be part of this exciting initiative.
Debating Topics
Panel 1 – Mentally (un)stable
How can the EU help young people manage mental health issues caused by overstimulation?
Panel 2 – Greener tomorrow
What is the role of climate and environmental policies in higher education and energy?
Panel 3 – AI, European democracy and civic engagement
How can the EU benefit from Artificial Intelligence in its mission of promoting democracy?
Panel 4 – Innovation for all
In what ways can the EU balance innovation and competitiveness to support sustainable economic growth?
Panel 5 – Education beyond graduation
How can the EU promote lifelong learning to prepare its citizens for rapid technological and socioeconomic changes?
Panel 6 – Living with dignity
What measures should the EU consider to ensure affordable housing for its younger generations?
Panel 7 – Unveiling inequalities
What are the issues related to the gender pay gap and minorities?
Panel 8 – Unity in diversity
How can the EU foster cultural understanding and inclusivity in an increasingly diverse Europe?
ESA is one of the main activities of the European Universities Community Voices, a project initiated by students from European University alliances who want to give all European students a voice at the Conference on the Future of Europe.
As the RUN-EU alliance continues to empower students and amplify their voices, it eagerly anticipates their participation, shaping a better and more inclusive Europe for generations to come.
For further information and application details, visit the European Student Assembly 2025 – 4th edition.