India, April 9 -- The European Commission has opened applications for a new DiscoverEU round, offering thousands of young people aged 18 the chance to explore Europe by train and for free. The call closes on April 22, leading up to the launch of the European Youth Week 2026.
A total of 40,000 travel passes are available. Winners will be able to board the train for up to 30 days between July 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027. Young people born between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2008 can apply by completing a quiz with five questions about the EU and one additional question on the European Youth Portal. The Commission will offer travel passes to applicants following their ranking, up to the limit of available tickets.
The call is open to applica...