Thank you for your application for the #ProgressivesSpeakUp School 2026 in Athens
Hello,
On behalf of the Party of European Socialists (PES) Group in the European Committee of the Regions, we would like to sincerely thank you for applying to this year’s #ProgressivesSpeakUp: School of Young Politicians 2026.
We would like to inform you that while you were not selected in the first round, your application has been placed on our waitlist. Should any spots become available, we’ll be happy to reach out to you for the next step in the process.
We received a large number of excellent applications, and with only a limited number of spots available, the decision was not an easy one.
However, we are excited to share that new opportunities are ahead, and we’d love for you to stay engaged with the PES Group!
📢 Join now our network of young progressive local and regional leaders!
More than 700 young leaders from all over Europe are already part of it. Now it's your turn! In this first email, we would like to give you a flavour of our activities.
Join our Whatsapp Group here ⤵️
Join the Network of Regional and Local EU Councillors
Apply to be part of the network managed by the European Committee of the Regions. Take this opportunity to stay updated with European laws, funding programmes and debates.
📲Social media and newsletter
Follow, share your experience and activities as young politicians, and tag us on:
- Instagram @pes_cor
- Twitter: @PES_CoR
- Facebook: PES Group in the European Committee of the Regions
- Linkedin: PES Group in the European Committee of the Regions
- TikTok: @pes_cor
We launched various channels to ensure closer contact with, and among, young progressive local and regional leaders.
Pre-Register to the #EURegionsWeek 2026 in Brussels
We’re delighted to announce that pre-registration is now open for the 24th European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek), taking place in Brussels from 12–14 October 2026.
Ensure your spot during the relevant sessions, we invite you to complete the general EURegionsWeek 2026 application
Inside Europe’s Green Industrial Shift: A Dialogue with EU Progressive Leaders
📅 Monday, 12 October 🕤11:30–12:00 📍Room JDE 70, Brussels
Regions and cities are the engines of change, transforming European policies into action on the ground. Their innovation ecosystems are vital to turning ambitious EU objectives into reality, ensuring that the shift to a sustainable, competitive, and inclusive industry benefits every citizen.
This is your chance to engage with high-level speakers, explore the PES Group’s and the European Committee of the Regions’ priorities, and discover how progressive policies can drive a fair, innovative and sovereign industrial transformation across Europe.
Secure here your spot for our PES Group #EURegionsTalk
If you have further questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to contact us.
Together, let's make Europe more progressive, starting form our cities and regions!
The PES Group Secretariat
Vanessa Paget
