About the congress

Discover what the FEC stands for

A space where Europe’s youth connect, debate, and cooperate.

A European meeting point for ideas, debate and cooperation

FEC (Figueres European Congress) is a European event held annually in the city of Figueres, bringing together students and young people from different European countries. Over several days, participants work together in debates and activities focused on current issues such as sustainability, equality, technology, culture and human rights. The main objective of the congress is to foster intercultural dialogue and promote cooperation, offering a space where young people can express their opinions, develop critical thinking and learn to work as a team with people from other contexts. In addition, the FEC seeks to inspire social and political commitment among participants, encouraging them to be an active part in building a more just and supportive future for Europe.

FEC Overview

Annual
Yearly Editions
Youth-led
Participation model
Intercultural
Dialogue and exchange

What defines the experience

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Intercultural dialogue

Young people from different countries share perspectives, debate respectfully and learn from one another.

Critical thinking

Participants work on current issues and develop informed opinions through structured discussion and reflection.

Teamwork and commitment

The congress promotes collaboration, initiative and a stronger sense of social and European responsibility.

"FEC seeks to inspire social and political commitment among participants, encouraging them to be an active part in building a more just and supportive future for Europe."

Figueres European Congress · Mission statement

How the experience usually unfolds

Arrival
Welcome and orientation
Participants arrive, meet each other and receive the first introduction to the congress.
Working sessions
Debates and collaborative activities
Young people take part in discussions and practical sessions linked to major European issues.
Final stage
Shared conclusions and impact
The congress closes with reflections, outcomes and a stronger sense of collective responsibility.
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