Young people aged 16-29 are invited to stand for election to the BSRYF Committee of Youth Representatives or the Steering Group. The Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum is a platform that empowers young people to influence decision-making and contribute to regional cooperation.

Registration for the fourth election cycle is now open. Applications are accepted until 08 April 2025, and the elections will take place online on 28 April 2025.

"Have you ever felt that young people are invited to speak, but rarely to influence? The CYR changes that by creating room for honest exchange, responsibility and real involvement."
Paulina Moskal, CYR Member

The elections will fill seats in two main bodies of the BSRYF for one year: the Committee of Youth Representatives (CYR), the Forum's legislative body with up to 20 members, where young voices engage in meaningful discussions and propose innovative policies; and the Steering Group (SG), the executive body responsible for guiding the Forum's activities and ensuring the implementation of its initiatives.

The online elections are scheduled for 28 April 2025, from 15:00 to 18:00 CEST (Stockholm time). 

The links to the online Election Meeting will be distributed via the CBSS Youth newsletter. Voting is open to all BSRYF members aged 16 - 29, so if you want to vote, make sure to sign up. To become a member of the BSRYF, you can register here.

How to apply for the CYR and SG Elections

• To the Committee of Youth Representatives (CYR): To join this open and youth-led legislative body of BSRYF, the most important criterion for applicants is to be between 16 and 29 years of age and be a citizen of one of the CBSS Members or Observer States. You also should be motivatedand have the time to get engaged in the CYR. Passion for youth advocacy and the Baltic Sea Region is what all CYR members share. Skills and experience are always welcome, but the CYR is also a place where members grow and develop skills. New members of the CYR will be elected during the elections on 28 April 2026 at 15:00 CEST (Stockholm time). It is possible to be elected in absence, but online presence at the elections is encouraged. Individuals can apply here.
• To the Steering Group: This is the executive body of BSRYF and is comprised of five members: two youth-orientated organisations and three individuals elected to the CYR. The elections for Steering Group individual members will be held after the CYR is elected. Individuals wanting to be in the Steering Group have to become CYR members first. The elections for Steering Group organisations will be held together with the CYR elections on 28 April 2026 at 15:00 CEST (Stockholm time). 
• Note to organisations applying to the SG and voting in the elections: To participate in the elections, an organisation must have applied by 8 April 2026. Organisations eligible to vote in the BSRYF election can submit a vote delegation form by 27 April 2026 at 13:00 CEST (Stockholm time). This will allow their representative to cast three votes on behalf of the organisation with no age limit of the representative. Organisations can apply here.

Additional Information

• Info sessions: Online info session will be held for both interested individuals and organisations on 05 March 2026 at 17:00 CET and 25 March 2026 at 19:00 CET (Stockholm time). To participate in the session on 05 March, register here, for the session on 25 March, register here.
• Additional information about the BSRYF can be found on the CBSS website and on the Baltic Sea Youth website.
• Do you still have questions? Please reach out to our youth team at the CBSS who will be happy to help: [email protected]