UCP Estoril Political Forum, Estoril, Portugal, 1-3 June 2026

Open to Master's and PhD students, Deadline for applications: 30 March 2026

Applications are invited to attend the Estoril Political Forum, organised by the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP), Lisbon and taking place in the coastal town of Estoril. The theme of this year’s event is ‘independence in an interdependent world’. During the event, the Europaeum will host a special debate, which will be run in the style of an Oxford Union debate. Students will speak for or against a proposition, with expert commentators on hand, before the audience votes to decide which side has won. This year’s topic for debate is: ‘This House would prioritise global cooperation over national independence’.

Reasonable travel expenses from Barcelona to Estoril and back, as well as accommodation and board during event days, will be covered for selected participants. Find out how to apply for a place to join a small group of Europaeum students at this event on the Europaeum website.