International Berlin Seminar 2019 in a nutshell

• 60 enthusiastic people from all over Europe
• great workshops and experts
• European discussions and JEF-Spirit
• 5th to 8th of September 2019 in Berlin
• Ages 16-26
• Participation fee 80 €
• Up to 100/150 € Travel reimbursement
  (see details below)

Application deadline: August 23rd 2019

Travel cost will be reimbursed based on actual costs (tickets required as proof) up to a maximum of 100 € (up to 800 km distance), respectively 150 € (more than 801 km) distance.
NOTE: Distance is measured “as-the-crow flies” using the Erasmus+ distance calculator between Berlin and your place of residence!

Das Internationale Berlinseminar wird gefördert aus Mitteln des Kinder- und Jugendplans des Bundes durch das Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend.

Mit freundlicher Unterstützung durch die Alfred Toepfer Stiftung F.V.S. und das Cife – Centre international de formation européenne.

Curious? You’ll find a report on a previous seminar here (in German) and pictures here on facebook.

Introduction to the Berlin Seminar 2019

For four days, you and more than 50 inspiring young people from all over Europe will get the chance to explore Berlin, discuss and try to find answers to questions regarding digitalisation and its effects on politics, society and economy. Together we want to develop our own vision of Europe and – more importantly – a way to shape the Europe of tomorrow: federal, inclusive and digital.

The term of digitalisation is ubiquitous. In politics, economy or in everyday life – we are facing a development which is dynamic, fast and disruptive. The digital transformation offers a vast number of chances but entails also challenges that need to be addressed by players from every societal spectrum. During the IBS we will focus on basic terms and concepts of digitalisation, and particularly discuss the following aspects:

• A fresh start: What are the chances of digital transformation? How can the digital and technological transformation be useful for a young civil society, such as the Young European Federalists?
• Freedom at stake: How do desinformation, data theft, cyber crime affect our democracy and liberal society?

Besides all, Berlin is not only a nexus of major economic and political institutions and civil society, but also a symbol for a liberal way of life. Next to its vibrant atmosphere, Berlin is still a Mekka for individuals, who are considered deviant and different elsewhere. The city has profited from this by becoming a great place in terms of arts, music and culture, attracting tourists from all over the globe. The IBS is your opportunity to discover this wonderful city!

Are you ready for this years IBS? Experts on European politics, new methods and games and lots of food for thought are waiting for you!

You want to know more? A draft program can be found here (PDF).

The participation fee of 80,00 € includes accommodation, full catering during the seminar and the different workshops and trainings. Travel cost will be reimbursed based on actual costs (tickets required as proof) up to a maximum of 100 € (up to 800 km distance), respectively 150 € (more than 801 km) distance.

NOTE: Distance is measured „as-the-crow flies“ using the Erasmus+ distance calculator between Berlin and your place of residence!

Find the Application Form under https://t1p.de/k59i.

Contact for more information:

• Mustafa Eren (mustafa.eren[at]jef.de)
• Basti Lang (sebastian.lang[at]jef.de)

Background information on this series of seminars: jef.de/projekte/internationales-berlin-seminar (german)

International Berlin Seminar 2018 in a nutshell

• 60 enthusiastic people from all over Europe
• great workshops and experts
• European discussions and JEF-Spirit
• 6th to 9th of July 2018 in Berlin
• Ages 16-26
• 80€ Participation fee
• Up to 90/140€ Travel reimbursement
  (see details below) 

Application deadline: March 30th 2018

Travel cost will be reimbursed based on actual costs (tickets required as proof) up to a maximum of 90 € (up to 800 km distance), respectively 140 € (more than 801 km) distance.
NOTE: Distance is measured “as-the-crow flies” using the Erasmus+ distance calculator between Berlin and your place of residence!

Das Internationale Berlinseminar wird gefördert aus Mitteln des Kinder- und Jugendplans des Bundes durch das Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend.

Mit freundlicher Unterstützung durch die Alfred Toepfer Stiftung F.V.S. und das  Cife – Centre international de formation européenne.

Curious? You’ll find a report on last years seminar here (in German) and pictures here on facebook.

Introduction to the Berlin Seminar 2018

We are happy to announce that from the 06.07.2018 to the 09.07.2018 JEF Germany will host the 19th edition of the famous Berlin Seminar with the slogan “Federalists on Bike”! Taking place in Berlin the seminar gives you the chance to meet fellow Europeans from over 20 countries for four interesting days of discussion, street-rallies, workshops, seminars and social events! The Berlin Seminar 2018’s edition will focus on the umbrella topic „Saving Europe – How? When? Who?“

During four days, you and more than 50 inspiring young people from all over Europe will get the chance to experience Berlin and its diversity, discuss and try to find answers to questions revolving Populism, Reform within the EU and Youth  engagement. We will help you to develop your own vision of Europe and – more importantly – a way to shape the Europe of tomorrow.

Berlin is a city, where Populism has played an important role throughout history as former capital of Nazi fascism. Furthermore Berlin saw in September 2017 a right-wing populist party moving into the Bundestag.

Besides all, Berlin is not only a nexus of major economic and political institutions and civil society but also a symbol for a liberal way of life. Next to its vibrant atmosphere, Berlin is still a mekka for individuals, who are considered deviant and different elsewhere. The city has profited from this by becoming a great place in terms of arts, music and culture, attracting tourists from all over the globe.

The European Union and European society faces different crises, the uprising nationalism and hatred against new Europeans has been a current topic in the last past month. Since the last European elections from 2014, 22 from the 28 member states have now right extreme or right-wing populism parties in the European Parliament. The year 2017 saw a lot of pro-European Movement grow, one of the most famous one, during the summer 2017:  “Pulse of Europe”. On the other Hand the German Elections but also the French and the Austrian Elections showed that the Eurosceptic Parties still had a large number of supporters. There for the last topic we want to focus on during the Seminar will be Youth Engagement. Europe is our future and we want to use our possibilities to reform Europe to its best.

Experts on European politics, new methods and games and lots of food are waiting for you!

The participation fee of 80,00 € includes accommodation, full catering during the seminar and the different workshops and trainings.[For travel cost reimbursement, see information left]

The application for this year’s seminar is already closed.

International Berlin Seminar 2017 in a nutshell

• 60 enthusiastic people from all over Europe
• great workshops and experts
• European discussions and JEF-Spirit
• 31 August to 3 September 2017 in Berlin
• Ages 16-26
• 80€ Participation fee
• Up to 100/150€ Travel reimbursement
  (see details below) 

Apllication deadline: July 27th 2017

Travel cost will be reimbursed based on actual costs (tickets required as proof) up to a maximum of 100€ (up to 800km distance), respectively 150€ (more than 801km) distance.
NOTE: Distance is measured “as-the-crow flies” using the Erasmus+ distance calculator between Berlin and your place of residence!

Das Internationale Berlinseminar wird gefördert aus Mitteln des Kinder- und Jugendplans des Bundes durch das Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend.

Mit freundlicher Unterstützung durch Cife – Centre international de formation européenne.

Curious? You’ll find a report on last years seminar here (in German) and pictures here on facebook.

We are happy to announce that from 31.08. to 03.09.2017, JEF Germany will host the 18th edition of the famous International Berlin Seminar! Taking place in Berlin, the seminar gives you the chance to meet interesting people from over 20 countries for four intense days of discussion, street-ralleys, workshops and social events! This year’s edition of the International Berlin Seminar will focus on the topic “Europe and the World”.

During four days, you and more than 50 inspiring young people from all over Europe will get the chance to experience Berlin and its diversity, discuss and try to find answers to questions revolving around Europe’s role in the world. We will help you to develop your own vision of Europe and – more importantly – a way to shape the Europe of tomorrow: What is or should be Europe’s role in the world? What are new challenges, and what are possible scenarios for future developments?

Does Europe’s role in the world needs to be discussed anew? The European Union and the world face multiple crises, the so-called refugee crisis with a lack of solidarity, uprising nationalism and hatred against putative differences, mistrust and the disregarding of treaties. With all these challenges, however, there is an opportunity for change and rising activism all around the world. Join us in rethinking global politics and get to the bottom of Europe’s role in international relations!

Throughout history, Berlin has always been a city where international politics played an exceptional role. From the golden twenties to the capital of Nazi fascism, from the separation between the FRG and the GDR through the Berlin wall to student protests and the rise of subversive youth cultures. Today, Berlin is not only a nexus of major economic and political institutions and civil society but also a symbol for a liberal way of life. Next to its vibrant atmosphere, Berlin is still a mecca for individuals, who are considered particular and different elsewhere. The city has profited from this by becoming an exceptional place in terms of arts, music and culture, attracting tourists from all over the globe.

Experts on European politics, exciting methods and lots of food (for thought) are waiting for you!

The participation fee of 80 € includes accommodation, full catering during the seminar as well as the different workshops and trainings.

Applications are closed.

Please note that only a part of your travel costs will be reimbursed depending on your place of residency. For further details please check the application form.