Jacques Delors Agora

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What is the Jacques Delors Agora and who is it for ?

The Agora Jacques Delors is a four-day event co-organized by three partners committed to promoting citizenship and European values: the Académie Notre Europe (Paris), the Academia Europea Leadership (Barcelona) and the Scuola di Politiche (Rome).

It brings together around 100 young minds from across Europe to discuss with European decision-makers and experts the main challenges facing the EU and the priorities for the next five years. The Agora empowers young Europeans through debates and workshops. The 2025 edition took place in Barcelona from July 8 to 11.

The Agora is open to anyone aged 18 to 35 who wishes to contribute to discussions on the future of Europe. It is an event for all citizens, regardless of their background, providing a unique forum for young people to come together, exchange ideas and determine the future of Europe. As the event is held entirely in English, we recommend at least a B2 level (CEFR) in English to ensure successful participation in the event. The geographical diversity of participants is one of the selection criteria, to ensure that as many nationalities as possible are represented.

The 2026 edition

Following on from Lisbon in 2024 and Barcelona in 2025, the 2026 edition took place this year in Rome from 30 June to 3 July. It is organised by the Scuola di Politiche, the Academia Europea Leadership and the Notre Europe Academy.

From 30 June to 3 July, students and young leaders came together to discuss and contribute to the debate on the future of Europe.

Who can participate ?

For the 2025 edition, 120 young people from around the world were selected, representing 20 different nationalities. The group stood out for its remarkable diversity, in status as well as background. It brought together students, professionals, and individuals currently unemployed. While some were already well-versed in European affairs, others were discovering them for the first time. This diversity of knowledge and experience enriched the discussions, perfectly reflecting the Agora’s ambition: to create a space that fosters dialogue between a wide range of perspectives.

Speakers

Marco Bani Head of Institutional Affairs and Innovation policies in a Parliamentary Group at the Italian Senate
Carla Bassu President and Director of Scuola Di Politiche, Rome.
Claudio Casini Head of the Representation of the European Commission in Italy
Carlo Corazza Director of the European Parliament in Italy
Josep Antoni Duran Lleida President of the Academia Europea Leadership, Barcelona.
Sofia Fernandes Deputy Director of the Jacques Delors Institute and Director of the Académie Notre Europe, Paris.
Nicole Gnesotto Vice President of the Jacques Delors Institute
Enrico Letta Former Prime Minister of Italy and President of the Jacques Delors Institute
Lukáš Macek Director of the Greater Europe Center at the Jacques Delors Institute
Prof. Ilaria Miarelli Mariani Director of Musei In Comune Roma
Eric Philippart Senior Expert for the Single Market - DG GROW, European Commission
Pina Picierno Vice-President of the European Parliament (S&D)
Geneviève Pons President and Director General of Europe Jacques Delors
Jessika Roswall European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy
Antonella Sberna Vice-President of the European Parliament (ECR)
Elania Zito Content Creator, community manager DigitalEU Ambassadors (DG Connect, European Commission)