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Young people choose projects for Oliveira do Hospital

Diário de Coimbra15 September 2026 at 10:30

The voting for the Participatory Youth Budget of Oliveira do Hospital began yesterday, running until October 3. This citizen participation tool allows young people in the municipality to present and vote on projects they consider priorities for the region.

Eighty young people are participating this year in the Participatory Youth Budget, a number that represents a significant increase compared to the previous edition. The participants have the opportunity to get directly involved in decisions regarding the allocation of public funds.

Eight proposals are competing, covering various areas of interest for the young community. The projects include initiatives in sports, culture, environment, and social inclusion, reflecting the priorities identified by the participants.

The Participatory Youth Budget is an initiative of the Municipal Council of Oliveira do Hospital that aims to promote civic participation among young people and give them a voice in defining local policies. This edition demonstrates the growing interest of young people in the municipality in contributing to the development of their community.

Why this matters

Young people in Oliveira do Hospital now have the opportunity to directly influence how municipal funds are invested, through a voting process that runs until early October. This initiative represents a channel for youth civic participation in local governance.

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