The Future of the Transatlantic Relationship
In 1918, the War Department of the United States government gathered historians and educators from across the country together to grapple with a very distinct problem – a lack of affinity between the citizens of the United States and their counterparts in Europe. United States had just entered World War I and was now sending […]
Architects of a New Alliance: the courage to LEAN IN!
The Transatlantic Youth Summit has come to an end — an intense, inspiring experience that went far beyond a simple exchange of ideas. It was a true political laboratory for our time: full of energy, debate, visions for the future, and — let’s be honest — a lot of fun too. A summit where we […]
30 Voices, 2 Continents, 1 Future: Transatlantic Youth Forum 2025
Washington, D.C., June 3, 2025 From June 1–4, 2025, thirty young political leaders from across the European Union and the United States gathered in Washington, D.C. for the Transatlantic Youth Forum (TYS) — a four-day forum focused on strengthening transatlantic relations through dialogue, policy discussions, and leadership development. Organized by YEPP, the Summit convened rising […]
Young Europeans meet Maia Sandu in Chișinău, Moldova
From May 8th to 11th, the centre-right youth gathered in Chișinău, Moldova. A YEPP initiative organized in cooperation with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) and the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies (WMCES). Delegates from across Europe and beyond took part in a series of engaging discussions, meetings, and policy-focused activities with Moldovan leaders. A […]
Pope Francis – A Legacy of Hope and Leadership
Pope Francis was more than a religious leader; he was a true example of devotion, commitment, and dedication to the message of Peace, Love, and Fraternity that he embraced and embodied. Twelve years ago, the world needed Francis—and we know well how much we need his words today. In his 47 apostolic journeys, he called […]
YEPP Visits NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)
Yesterday, four YEPP Vice Presidents, along with the YEPP Office, visited the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), NATO’s strategic military headquarters located in Mons, Belgium. SHAPE plays a crucial role in planning and executing NATO operations worldwide, ensuring security and stability for its member nations. In 3 consecutive briefings, YEPP interacted with NATO military […]
Defend Democracy, Protect Unity, Preserve Ukraine’s Future
With deep concern and unwavering commitment to democratic values, the Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) strongly condemns the decision of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, signed by President Volodymyr Zelensky, which could lead to the arrest and imposition of restrictive measures against Petro Poroshenko, the fifth President of Ukraine and the leader […]
YEPP in Rabat-Connecting European and Mediterranean Perspectives
From January 30th to February 2nd, young delegates from across Europe gathered in Rabat, Morocco, for YEPP’s first Council Meeting of 2025. The event focused on key issues such as youth opportunities, green energy, Mediterranean cooperation, and education, featuring insightful discussions with EU and Moroccan leaders. The Council opened with remarks from Lidia Pereira, MEP […]
YEPP Board Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal
Between the 10th and 12th of January, YEPP gathered in Lisbon for the first Board Meeting of 2025. Starting the year strong, YEPP had the pleasure of visiting the National Parliament, where we had the privilege of meeting with Ricardo Carvalho, Member of Parliament and Deputy Secretary General of Partido Social Democrata (PSD, EPP). The […]
Analysis of the US-Election results 2024: “Europe and the EU have to grow up”
Analysis of the central results Contrary to most polls, which had predicted a close race or a narrow lead for Harris, Trump achieved a decisive victory, securing all seven swing states and winning 312 electoral votes compared to Kamala Harris’s 226. This broad sweep in traditionally contested regions highlighted a significant rightward shift that many […]
