36,000 young people on a free European trip: Germany leads!

36,000 young people on a free European trip: Germany leads!

Deutschland, Europa - The EU Commission starts an ambitious project to enable young people to explore Europe. A total of 36,000 free tickets are awarded for a trip from July to September 2026. This unique opportunity is aimed at young people who are at least 18 years old at the start of travel and applied to the program in April 2025. As Tagesspiegel , the applicants can explore Europe free of charge during one month.

The program "Discovereu", which has existed since 2018, encourages young people, various cultures and countries within the EU. Participation is not only open to EU citizens, but also young people from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Northern Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey. This expands the possibilities for many young people who are interested in an intercultural experience.

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The application for the tickets was particularly popular in Germany. More than 6,100 German young people will enjoy a financed trip, followed by Spain and Poland, where numerous applications have also been received. This large number of interested parties show the great interest of young people in European mobility and an extended horizon.

A total of 391,000 young people have received a corresponding ticket since the beginning of the program. In addition to the ticket, travelers also benefit from discounts for accommodations and cultural institutions, which makes travel even more attractive. According to freenet.de , not only is mobility, but also raised awareness of the European community.