What is Europe on Track?
Europe on Track is a project of AEGEE, run by young volunteers who aim to raise awareness, to create a space for discussion and to capture the opinions of youth in Europe on important social issues.
Thanks to Eurail, the European Youth Foundation,from the Council of Europe, and the European Union; our 6 ambassadors will travel in teams by train across over 20 cities in one month to deliver workshops, interview young people and organize events in cooperation with over 200 volunteers from all over Europe.
The project is carried out entirely by passionate volunteers who pursue a better Europe together.
Europe on Track happens in all Europe. Our ambassadors travel for 1 month to more than 15 countries all over Europe.
Europe on Track is a non-profit project. We exist thanks to the help of our sponsors and partners.
Our ambassadors travel mostly by train. This is possible thanks to Interrail.
The aim of the project is to raise awareness, provoke discussion and find out what young people think about an annually changing topic.
What is the focus of Europe on Track 12?
This year, the project team will address eco-anxiety and its impact on young people across Europe. As the climate crisis intensifies, many young Europeans experience overwhelming feelings of fear, helplessness, and distress about environmental degradation and an uncertain future. However, eco-anxiety doesn’t have to lead to paralysis – it can become a catalyst for meaningful action.
Europe on Track 12 will explore how young people can channel eco-anxiety into collective climate action and civic engagement. The project will examine the psychological and social dimensions of climate concern, while highlighting the power of community organising, youth-led initiatives, and cross-border collaboration in responding to the climate emergency. Participants will discover how to transform individual anxiety into collective resilience, creating spaces where young people can connect, support each other, and mobilise for systemic change.
Join us for Europe on Track 12 – Eco-Anxiety: How to channel it?
Together, we’ll turn climate concern into climate action.
Charlemagne Youth Prize
The Charlemagne Prize is a prestigious European award presented annually in Aachen, Germany, since 1950. It aims to honor individuals or institutions that have made significant contributions to European unity and integration. Named after the medieval Frankish king who united much of Western Europe, the prize symbolizes the ideals of peace, understanding, and cooperation among European nations.
Our project, Europe on Track, is a prime example of the values the Charlemagne Prize celebrates. Since its inception, Europe on Track has been dedicated to fostering cross-cultural dialogue, promoting European values, and empowering young people to actively engage in shaping the future of Europe. Notably, the first edition of our project was awarded the Charlemagne Prize in 2013, recognizing its commitment to youth participation and European unity. Through our ongoing efforts, we continue to exemplify the spirit of the Charlemagne Prize by inspiring youth across Europe to embrace their role as European citizens and contribute to a more cohesive and prosperous continent.
We are deeply honored to have been awarded Austrian national round of the Charlemagne Prize for Europe on Track 10. This recognition reaffirms our dedication to promoting European values and empowering young people to become active participants in shaping Europe’s future. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Charlemagne Prize committee for this honor and remain committed to advancing the ideals of European unity and integration through our work.
Find all the national winners, including our project, click here: National Winners 2024 ECYP