InvigoratEU contest: What future for the European continent?

The Transeuropean Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) invites anyone interested in the future of Europe and EU enlargement to take part in its contest ‘What future for the European continent?’ and share their ideas and visions to contribute to a broader public conversation on the opportunities that a wider EU can bring.

TEPSA welcomes submissions in three categories: written essays (maximum 2000 words), poetry (poems should not exceed 500 words), and audiovisual works (up to 2 minutes in length), responding to the theme of Europe’s future and EU enlargement.

The contest is open for students, young professionals, and anyone interested in the future of Europe and EU enlargement, aged 18 and above. All nationalities and residencies are welcome to participate.

Three winners of the contest will be invited to the InvigoratEU final conference on 4-5 November 2026 in Brussels, with travel and accommodation covered up to €500.

Your work will be featured at the InvigoratEU consortium meeting and promoted by TEPSA online, seen by leading researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners within the field of EU enlargement.

The deadline for applications is 24 July.

TEPSA is the first EU affairs research network, consisting of leading research institutes throughout Europe, with headquarters in Brussels. The network currently consists of 51 Member Institutes and Associate Members located in 37 European countries.

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