Are you a student with a passion for history and politics and would you like to debate these subjects during the 5th OHTE Annual Conference, being held at the Council of Europe, Strasbourg, France from 16-17 October 2025?
Send your video application and join us for this experience!
To apply, make sure you meet the following requirements:
• You have a master’s degree or doctorate in history, political science, international relations or an equivalent field of study
• You are under 30 years of age • You are a national of one of the member states of the Council of Europe
• You have an excellent level of English (C1 or higher), and are able to express yourself clearly and convincingly in front of a large audience
In addition to your CV, please send us a video (no longer than 2 minutes) sharing your thoughts on the debate theme:
‘History should not be used as a political tool’
This will be the topic of the debate you’ll be taking part in. Send your video using WeTransfer or similar to the following address: ohte@coe.int
The deadline for submitting applications is 30 June 2025.
The assessment criteria will be:
• Clarity and structure of the argument (i.e. relevant and well-organised arguments) – 30%
• Quality of oral delivery (i.e. clear diction and appropriate tone) – 20%
• Relevance and originality of the speech (i.e. ability to nuance the debate, to capture interest and stimulate reflection, use of examples to support arguments) – 50%
The 3 best candidates selected will be notified as soon as possible after the deadline and all travel and accommodation expenses will be arranged and paid for by the Council of Europe. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact: ohte@coe.int!
