First youth congress in the state parliament: Your vote counts!

First youth congress in the state parliament: Your vote counts!

On November 8, 2025, the first “Youth and Politics” congress will take place in the Bavarian State Parliament, which is aimed specifically at politically active young adults from all over Bavaria. Organized by the President of the State Parliament Ilse Aigner, the event offers a platform for exchange, networking and political education. The aim of the congress is to encourage young people between the ages of 16 and 25 to actively participate in political discussions, regardless of their party affiliation. This is achieved through a program that includes workshops, training and discussion groups in which current political mechanisms are analyzed and one's own skills are developed.

Registration for the congress is already possible and further information and the detailed program can be accessed via the link provided. The initiative to create this congress aims to increase the political participation of young people and promote their engagement in political decision-making processes. [Bavaria State Parliament] reports that the congress is a significant step towards including young people in political discourse.

Workshops and trainings

The congress offers an extensive program that not only offers insights into the political processes, but also the opportunity to actively participate. Participants can take part in various workshops in which they learn to clearly articulate their interests and lead public discussions. These workshops are part of the Amplifier network, which specifically aims to address teenagers and young adults who are often not reached by traditional educational formats. [bpb.de] emphasizes that these workshops usually last two days and take place in groups of around 15 young people. This promotes interactive learning and exchange.

The workshops offer multimedia approaches and use digital media to offer participants an exciting learning environment. The aim is to support young people in developing and publicly expressing their opinions and political views. The focus is on initiating participation processes, which, according to [bpb.de], allows the opinions of young people, which often go unnoticed, to be heard.

Conditions of participation and organization

In order to hold the workshops, the institutions that want to take part in the program must meet certain requirements. This includes the provision of the premises as well as the organization of meals and a contact person on site. The travel, fees and accommodation costs for the team members are covered by the bpb, which makes it easier for them to participate in the workshops.

The “Youth and Politics” congress and the accompanying workshops therefore represent a valuable opportunity for young people to actively participate in political discourse and strengthen their voice in society. The commitment of the Bavarian state government and the initiatives of the Amplifier Network illustrate how important political education and the inclusion of young people are. Further information and registration details can be found on the websites of [gemeinde-merching.de], [Bayern Landtag] and [bpb.de].