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Delegates raise their hands during a plenary session.
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Floki Hansteen

From 19 to 23 July 2025, over 500 Scouts and Guides leaders gathered in Vienna, Austria, for the 25th European Scout Conference.

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Scouts cheering at MOVA 2022 in Switzerland.
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©Jan Thoma

The European Regions of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) are proud to announce that Switzerland has been selected to host Roverway 2028.

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Scouts sit on a stage with small campfires made of cardboard on the floor.
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©Sebastian Krahsmaier

The 25th European Scout Conference voted today to award Federazione Italiana Dello Scautismo (FIS) the right to host the 26th European Scout Conference in 2028.

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The 6 elected members of the European Scout Committee on stage.
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Floki Hansteen

On 22 July 2025, National Scout Organizations gathered at the 25th European Scout Conference officially elected the six members to serve on the European Scout Committee for the 2025–2028 Triennium.

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Scouts_Angola

The Award is one of several prestigious National honours granted to individuals and groups who have played significant roles in Angola’s journey towards independence and continue to support efforts for a peaceful nation.

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Diana Slabu, chairperson and José Pamplona, vice-chair of the European Scout Committee

Diana Slabu, Romania has been selected as the Chairperson of the European Scout Committee for the 2025-2028 Triennium alongside José Pamplona, Portugal who will serve as the Committee’s Vice-Chairperson.

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Participants from Landsleir sit in front of a big and colourful stage.
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Sandra Eide

Speidernes Landsleir 2025 becomes a self-built city of Scouts from around the world

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Group picture of the 24th European Scout Conference.
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World Scout Bureau

From 19 to 23 July 2025, Vienna will host the 25th European Scout Conference, bringing together more than 300 participants from 44 countries.

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Participants from The Academy during a workshop on Peace Education.
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Sara Ejsmont ZHP

Across Europe, young people are navigating turbulent times marked by conflict, social fragmentation, and uncertainty. Yet, they are far from passive observers.

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Two Polish Scouts pour a bucket into another container
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©Rudi Eiermann v/o Pascha 2025

More than 2000 Scouts and leaders from 15 countries came together on June 6-9 for Intercamp 2025, hosted in Baumholder, Germany. Held under the theme “Changes,” this year’s edition honoured 75 years of American Scouting in Europe.

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A young Scout makes the Scout salute while riding a bike.
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©Eniko Toth

What began as a local initiative in Iași, a city in northeastern Romania, has become a national movement for sustainable mobility, civic education, and youth-led advocacy.

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a group of scouts in a workshop, one is raising his hand

Young people are leading climate action! UNICEF & World Scouting equip Scouts in Ecuador & Barbados with green skills. Learn how "A greener Barbados: Scouts for sustainability" empowers youth to champion environmental protection, reforestation, and a...

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David Berg at Gilwell Park
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World Scout Bureau Inc. / World Scouting

Today, the World Organization of the Scout Movement announced the appointment of David Berg of Belgium as its 11th Secretary General, following a global search and competitive selection process.

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Scouts playing games

Twenty-two youth-led projects in four regions have been awarded funding through Global Youth Mobilization

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