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Scouts walk towards a train in Portugal.
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Sílvia Maurício

World Scouting has joined a coalition of youth, consumer, and environmental organisations in urging the European Union to take bold action to make rail travel cheaper, simpler, and fairer than flying.

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Scouts paddle on a river.
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©Václav Pisinger

From 11 to 14 September, almost 200 Scouts from across Czechia gathered in Zábřeh for the national final of the Svojsík Competition, an event that has challenged young people’s skills and teamwork for generations.

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A group of people smile at the camera and raise their hands.
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Till Sanders

The Academy is a unique Scout and Guide event that brings together young leaders from across Europe for high-quality training and networking, focusing on the core priorities of the WOSM and WAGGGS European Regions.

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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 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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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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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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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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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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