European School of Politics held its Summer Program from 28 June to 5 July 2026 at Arter in Istanbul. 31 young participants from 17 cities across Türkiye successfully completed the intensive eight-day program.
Throughout the program, participants engaged with leading academics on a wide range of topics, including economics, human rights law, communication, social policy, biodiversity, constitutional studies. The program provided a space for in-depth theoretical discussions while encouraging participants to examine current political and social developments from multiple perspectives. Through workshops and collaborative group work, participants also developed practical skills in dialogue, critical thinking, and collective learning.
The 2026 Summer Program was was organized with the support of Council of Europe, the European Endowment for Democracy, the Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul, the Mercator Foundation, the Özyeğin Foundation, and the Vehbi Koç Foundation.
