The online voting system for the new group of Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) opened on 20 August and will remain open until 30 September. Following an online audience vote, the 30 top ranked candidates from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia will then be evaluated by the Technical Jury and the YEA Expert Jury, who will finally officially appoint the new 60 Young European Ambassadors.

The YEA network launched in August 2020 with 60 change-makers from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The network promotes diversity while sharing a common vision: learning about one another and the European Union, pursuing creative projects, acquiring new skills, organising inspiring events – always guided by the idea that youth activism is the most powerful tool for social change. The YEAs are now a well-known network, sharing information with their peers about opportunities offered by the EU – from education and skills development, to travel, advocacy, and much more. This next generation of new young leaders will inspire change within their communities and across the Western Balkan region and the EU.