The TUI Stiftung, headquartered in Hannover at Karl-Wiechert-Allee 4, operates as a non-profit foundation in close association with the TUI Group, one of the world’s largest tourism corporations. The foundation’s activities focus on promoting democratic values, European integration, and youth engagement, reflecting a commitment to fostering active European citizenship among younger generations.
TUI Stiftung was established to address the widening gap between young people and politics in Europe. It regularly commissions and publishes the “Young Europe” youth studies, which survey attitudes and perspectives of people aged 16 to 26 across several European countries. The most recent editions have provided insights into declining optimism among youth, the mental health impacts of the pandemic, and concerns about career prospects.
Beyond research, the foundation supports practical projects aimed at strengthening social participation and intercultural understanding. Its support includes funding educational initiatives, youth exchanges, and events that encourage dialogue about democracy and European cooperation. The foundation also facilitates digital platforms and forums for discussing European issues, engaging young people directly in debates and policy dialogues.
In recent years, TUI Stiftung’s projects have included the engageEUrope initiative and ongoing partnerships with organizations that work on civic education. Operating from Hannover since at least 2017, the foundation leverages its proximity to both the TUI Group and Lower Saxony’s administrative centers, connecting local roots to a pan-European scope in its leadership and outreach.