Funding

Fully Funded

Program dates

Jun 4, 2026 – Jun 7, 2026

Forum / Summit•Montenegro · Budva

Western Balkans Youth Forum

Regional Youth Cooperation Office

Application Deadline

Closed · May 1, 2026

Reopens ~May 2027

Official Page

The Western Balkans Youth Forum is an in-person regional policy forum organized by the Regional Youth Cooperation Office with the Government of Montenegro under the Berlin Process. The 2026 edition brought young people, decision-makers, civil society representatives, and regional partners to Budva, Montenegro, for dialogue, peer learning, and policy work.

Participants explored green development, peace and security, mobility and skills, innovation, and regional opportunities. Working sessions were designed to produce youth recommendations for presentation through the Berlin Process.

Benefits & funding

  • The organizer arranged participant travel.
  • Participants received shared accommodation at Hotel Avala with full board, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • The four-day program included panels, working groups, workshops, advocacy activities, and networking.

Eligibility

  • Applicants had to be 18–30 years old.
  • The call was for young people based in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, or Serbia.
  • No degree requirement was stated.
  • Applicants were expected to want to contribute to regional dialogue on the future of the Western Balkans.

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  • Residence required

    Albania · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Kosovo · Montenegro · North Macedonia · Serbia

  • Age requirement

    18–30 yrs

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Application process

  1. 1
    Review the official call and forum themes.
  2. 2
    Complete the linked online application form before the stated deadline.
  3. 3
    Wait for communication from the organizer about selection and travel arrangements.

Program timeline

  1. Application call published

    Apr 9, 2026

  2. Application deadline

    May 1, 2026

  3. Forum starts in Budva

    Jun 4, 2026

  4. Forum ends

    Jun 7, 2026

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