📢 CALL FOR YOUNG ELECTED POLITICIANS | Paris, 27-28 November 2026
Join the PES Group delegation!
👋 Hello,
Are you a Young Elected Politician interested in affordability and democracy? Would you like to bring the perspective of young local and regional politicians to the wider European progressive debate?
The PES Group is inviting 10 YEPs to join us at the PES Congress in Paris on 27–28 November 2026.
📅 Friday 27 November – from the afternoon (exact timing TBC)
📅 Saturday 28 November – 09:00–14:30
The programme will focus on two key issues:
🏠 Affordability: making housing, services and everyday life more affordable for people across Europe.
🗳️ Democracy: strengthening democratic participation, trust and the role of local and regional politicians.
This is an opportunity to meet progressive politicians from across Europe, exchange with fellow young elected representatives and make your local and regional voice heard at the PES Congress.
Interested in joining?
📩 Send an email to Vanessa Paget (vanessa.paget@cor.europa.eu) with a few sentences explaining why you would like to take part and what perspective you would bring to the discussions. Apply by Thursday 15 October 2026!
✈️ Travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed for the selected participants.
Please note: Only 10 YEPs will be selected. As places are limited, the PES Group Secretariat will carry out a selection process, taking into account motivation, gender and geographical balance.
We look forward to welcoming you in Paris to exchange ideas, defend democracy and build a progressive future together.
The PES Group Secretariat
Vanessa Paget
