Registration Phase for Vienna's Children's and Youth Parliament Begins

The Children's and Youth Parliament is a central component of the Vienna Children's and Youth Strategy 2025-2030, with which Vienna aims to become the most child- and youth-friendly city. Participants work together with experts and city representatives on measures related to topics that affect them - from education and leisure to the environment and coexistence. The results directly influence the activities of the City of Vienna.

Experience Democracy in the Vienna Children's and Youth Parliament

Vienna's Deputy Mayor and Youth Councillor Bettina Emmerling emphasizes: "Young people know exactly what is important in their city - and in the Children's and Youth Parliament, they can directly contribute their ideas and work with the city on solutions. I am pleased with every registration and invite all children and young people to become part of this process. It's about shaping your own city and experiencing democracy in a very practical way."

"The Children's and Youth Parliament is more than a project - it is lived democracy. Here, young people experience that their opinions can make a difference. Those who participate actively shape the city and simultaneously strengthen trust in political processes. Now is the right time to be involved!" says Benjamin Schmid, head of the Coordination Office Young Vienna at WIENXTRA, which organizes the Children's and Youth Parliament.

The Vienna Children's and Youth Parliament meets from November 2025 to April 2026. After an introductory and acquaintance session, specific measures are worked on in various thematic committees. Experts from the administration support the process. At a concluding event in the Vienna City Hall, the results are presented to the city government. The Children's and Youth Parliament has been taking place since 2021, with around 300 young people from all over Vienna participating annually.

Registrations are still possible until October 24, 2025, via junges.wien.gv.at.

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