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Czech-German Young Professionals Program 2025

CGYPP connects people with different professional backgrounds. By exchanging and sharing experiences and perspectives, the participants broaden their horizons, improve communication and intercultural skills and increase their social capital.

CGYPP 2025 – 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.

What does CGYPP offer?

• 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.
• Stimulus for a future professional career.
• Membership in a prestigious alumni network.

How to apply?

To apply fill in the application form by March 10, 2025.

Please enclose:

1) Cover letter in English (2 pages max.)

2) CV in English (in tabular form)

Conditions for your application:

Who are the participants?

• Czechs and Germans with open mind-set in the age of 25-40 with varying professional backgrounds (from the fields of academia, business, media, politics, public administration and NGOs)
• Selected 14 young professionals for one program 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.

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., for employees in non-profit organizations) the participation fee may be reduced. In this case, please contact us by email.

Seminars 2025

The Czech-German Young Professionals Program (CGYPP), established in 2008, is an international network for young experts, multipliers, movers and shakers from Germany and the Czech Republic. The program interlinks the fields of academia, business, media, politics, public administration and NGO.

CGYPP connects people with different professional backgrounds. By exchanging and sharing experiences and perspectives, the participants not only broaden their horizons, improve communication and intercultural skills but also increase their social capital.

CGYPP was founded by the Association for International Affairs (AMO) and the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) and supported by the Czech-German Future Fund , Robert Bosch Stiftung and Federal Foreign Office.

Since 2014, CGYPP has been jointly organized by AMO and the European Academy Berlin (EAB).

It is financed by the Czech-German Future Fund and part of the EU-Program CERV.

Impressions of CGYPP 2024: Seminar in Prague – Czechia and Germany – Ready to Face Tomorrow’s Challenges Together?

Under the overarching theme of CGYPP 2024 „Czechia and Germany – Ready to Face Tomorrow’s Challenges Together?„, the second seminar of the programme year took place in Prague. It was a special seminar as it included a celebration of the 15th anniversary of the programme, which was attended not only by this year’s participants, but also by alumni and representatives of partners.

More Info from our partners:

Impressions of CGYPP 2024: Seminar in Berlin – Czechia and Germany – Ready to Face Tomorrow’s Challenges Together?

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Impressions of CGYPP 2023 – Searching for common ground: sustainable future for democracies

Impressions of CGYPP 2022 – How to build resilient societies

Partner

*CERV

AMO.CZ

Gesellschaft der Europahäuser und Europäischen Akademien (GEEA) e.V.

Projektmanagement

Project Manager

Magdalena Weißing

+49 (0)30 89 59 51 38

mw@eab-berlin.eu

Studienleitung

Studienleiterin

Carlotta During

+49 30 89 59 51 38

cd@eab-berlin.eu