With the National Selection Conference 2026, the EJP aims to provide interested young people with a space in which they can actively engage with political, economic, and social issues, develop visions for the future of Europe, and discuss them with others. Both the young participants and the volunteer staff are empowered through interactive and informal European political education, which takes place during the event and its preparation, to form their own opinions and actively participate in the democratic process. The project directly promotes the exchange of young people from different countries and equips them with concrete skills that prepare them for long-term engagement with Europe and international cooperation.