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The European Commission has launched a new round of the DiscoverEU initiative, offering nearly 36,000 travel passes for 18-year-olds to explore Europe by train, with applications open until 16 April 2024.

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The Commission has opened applications for a new round of the DiscoverEU initiative, which is offering almost 36,000 free tickets to 18-year-olds across Europe. Successful candidates will receive a free train ticket to travel around Europe for up to 30 days – either alone or in a group of up to five people – between July 2025 and September 2026. The call is open to young people born between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007 and residing in the EU or countries associated with the Erasmus+ programme. The Commission announced that the deadline for applications is 16 April, and those interested must register via the European Youth Portal and complete a short questionnaire about the EU.

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