Jacques Delors Agora

What is the Jacques Delors Agora?

The Agora Jacques Delors is a four-day event co-organized by three partners committed to promoting citizenship and European values: the Notre Europe Academy (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 will take place in Barcelona from July 8 to 11.

Who can participate in the Agora?

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 will be one of the selection criteria, to ensure that as many nationalities as possible are represented.

How to apply?

The deadline to apply is April 13 at 11:59 p.m. You will need to attach a CV and a short video explaining your motivation for joining the event. Be sure to read the event information carefully before applying. Participation in the event is free, but participants will need to cover the costs of their travel to Barcelona and their accommodation. Participants should also contribute a lump sum of €50 to cover expenses related to materials and meals during the event. Participants can choose in the registration form to let the event organization take care of their accommodation reservation for the 3 nights (breakfasts from July 8 to 11 included) at CMU Penyafort-Montserrat (Av. Diagonal 639, Barcelona), in a double room with shared bathroom, for a cost of €100 or to book it on their own.

Jacques Delors Agora 2025

The 2025 edition of the Agora Jacques Delors will take place in Barcelona from July 8 to 11, 2025. More than 100 young people from more than 20 different nationalities will participate and will be brought together to debate with high-level speakers on the future of the EU. This edition marks the centenary of the birth of Jacques Delors.

Upcoming program

Speakers

Dubravka Šuica European Commissioner for the Mediterranean
Carlos Cuerpo Minister of Economy, Trade and Business of Spain
Josep Borrell Former Vice-President of the European Commission and High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security
Kata Tüttő President of the European Committee of Regions
Enrico Letta Former Prime Minister of Italy and President of the Jacques Delors Institute
Salvador Illa President of the Generalitat of Catalunya
Jaume Collboni Mayor of Barcelona
Arancha González Laya Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po
Oscar Puente Minister for Transports and sustainable mobility of Spain
Danuta Hübner Former European Commissioner for Regional Policy
Pascal Lamy Former Director-General of the WTO, former European Commissioner and Coordinator of the Jacques Delors think tank network
Elena Grifoni Senior level executive in the aerospace sector
Ileke Toygur Director of the IE Global Policy Center
Íñigo Méndez de Vigo Former Minister of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain
Christine Verger Vice President of the Jacques Delors Institute
Geneviève Pons Director of Europe Jacques Delors
Josep Duran President of Academia Europea Leadership
Albert Dalmau Miranda Minister of the Presidency, Government of Catalonia
Nicole Gnesotto Vice President of the Jacques Delors Institute
Jaume Duch Minister of the European Union and Foreign Action, Government of Catalonia