Do you want to gain new perspectives and become a part of a vibrant Czech-German Network? Are you interested in cross-border and cross-sector cooperation? Are you a young professional with at least three years of working experience and good English skills? Apply for the Czech-German Young Professionals Program 2025!
During the program year, you will be invited to three intense and high-quality units consisting of seminars, on-site visits and team-building activities (4 days each, in Berlin, Prague and Cheb) and will become a part of a growing international network of committed and talented people from the Czech Republic and Germany.
Broaden your horizons and meet new inspiring people! Find out more about the network at our webpage and on our Facebook and Instagram.
The deadline for applications is March 10, 2025. Find the application form here.
The program is initiated and financed by the Czech-German Fund for the Future.
Please, find here CGYPP 2025 call poster
What is CGYPP?
Established in 2008, a growing international network of committed and talented people from the Czech Republic and Germany (more than 185 in 2024).
What does CGYPP offer each year?
- Three intense and high-quality units consisting of seminars, on-site visits, peer-learning and intercultural team-building activities.
- Interaction with a broad range of distinguished German and Czech experts.
- The opportunity to develop one’s own initiative or project (podcast).
- Improvement of presentation, leadership, intercultural and media skills.
- The stimulus for a future professional career.
- Membership in a prestigious alumni network.
What is the CGYPP 2025 Topic?
Empowering Democracy: Czech and German Answers
The global election year of 2024 has shed light on the vulnerabilities of our democratic societies, with the Czech Republic and Germany being no exception. The ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine has not only impacted European security but has also brought to the forefront the importance of standing firm against authoritarian regimes. Concessions made to such regimes threaten the values Europe has upheld for decades.
Both the Czech Republic and Germany, with their historical backgrounds, are facing the rising challenges of authoritarianism, populism, and the spread of disinformation. These forces pose a significant threat to the very fabric of our democratic principles, aiming to divide us and erode the trust that binds our societies together. As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a conflict that left an indelible mark on European history, it is crucial to reflect on the lessons learned and the importance of tolerance for future generations.
Visiting World War II memorials and workshops addressing current forms of nationalism and populism serve as encouragement to actively oppose all forms of extremism in the present and future. On the one hand, this sharpens the understanding of these dynamics and, on the other hand, it provides opportunities to take action against racism and anti-Semitism and to learn what strategies and modern tools can be employed to effectively strengthen democratic principles, foster unity, and bridge the gaps of polarization within society.
These and other topical questions will be addressed at the 16th year of the CGYPP.
Where and when will CGYPP take place?
- Prague, 24. 4. – 27. 4. 2025 (Thursday afternoon – Sunday noon)
- Berlin, 19. 6. – 22. 6. 2025 (Thursday afternoon – Sunday noon)
- Cheb, 9. 10. – 12. 10. 2025 (Thursday afternoon – Sunday noon)
Who are the participants?
- Czechs and Germans with open mindset in the age of 25-40 with varying professional backgrounds (from the fields of academia, business, media, politics, public administration and NGOs)
- Selected 12-14 young professionals for one programme year become Alumni after full attendance of the three program units
Who can apply?
Young professionals with at least 3 years’ work experience from the Czech Republic and Germany with strong interest in cross-sector and cross-border cooperation, who speak fluent English. Please note that our goal is to have as diverse group as possible, therefore only a limited number of participants with previous experience in long-term Czech-German programs will be selected.
How to apply?
To apply fill in the application form by March 10, 2025.
Link: https://form.typeform.com/to/mDaOFp5M
Please enclose:
1) Cover letter in English (2 pages max.)
2) CV in English (in tabular form)
In case of your acceptance, we charge a one-time participation fee of 245 EUR. We cover your program arrangement, travel expenses, accommodation, and board. You are expected to attend all program component units in full. In justified cases (e.g., employees in non-profit organizations) the participation fee may be reduced. In this case, please contact us by email.
Who are the contact persons?
- For Czech candidates: Michael Murad, michael.murad@amo.cz, Tel.: +420 721 823 366
- For German candidates: Magdalena Weißing, mw@eab-berlin.eu, Tel.: +49 (0)30 89 59 51 49
Who are the organizers?
Czech Association for International Affairs (AMO)
German European Academy Berlin (EAB)
The program has been initiated and financed by the Czech-German Fund for the Future www.fondbudoucnosti.cz. The program has been also supported by the Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung in recent years. Seminar in Berlin is co-funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme of the European Union.
