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 […]
YEPP in Athens – Securing Europe’s Future: Overcoming Challenges
From November 21st to 24th, YEPP convened in Athens for the conference titled “Securing Europe’s Future: Overcoming Challenges”. This YEPP initiative, organized by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, was hosted by our Greek members from Organossi Neon Neas Demokratias (ONNED). The event brought together 80 young delegates from across […]
Statement of Support from YEPP for the Democratic Party of Albania
The Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the principles of democracy, the rule of law, and human rights, all of which are foundational to Albania’s aspirations for European Union membership. With deep concern, we address the pressing challenges undermining Albania’s democratic fabric. Firstly, we are alarmed by the lack […]
Shaping International Relations – YEPP Council Meeting in Turin
YEPP gathered in Turin for the third Council Meeting of this year, held from October 10 to 13, under the title “Shaping International Relations: The Global Impact of Migration Trends”. Organised by Forza Italia Giovani with the support of the EPP, this event provided a significant opportunity to address critical issues facing Europe today. The […]
YEPP Board Meeting in Munich, Germany
Between the 4th and the 6th of October, YEPP held its Board Meeting in Munich, Germany, where members had the privilege of visiting the headquarters of the Christian Social Union (CSU), the mother party of YEPP-affiliated Junge Union Bayern (JU). A highlight of the visit was an informal yet insightful discussion with Manfred Weber, President […]
YEPP Study Days in Naples
This past weekend, YEPP embarked on a mission to Italy for its first event following the European Election campaign this summer. Members of the Board and delegates from across Europe gathered in Naples from the 27th to the 28th of September for its Study Days, following the EPP Study Days held earlier in the same […]
YEPP condemns Hungary’s move to ease visa restrictions for Russians and Belarusians and calls for EU actions against Hungary
The Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) has condemned in the strongest possible terms the Hungarian Government’s recent move to ease visa restrictions to Hungary for Russian and Belarusian citizens. YEPP has also reiterated its call for the European Council to initiate proceedings from Article 7.2 of the Treaty of the European Union to […]
Navigating Global Turmoil – YEPP Council Meeting hosted in The Hague
In a global scenario of geopolitical instability and economic uncertainties, YEPP gathered for its Council Meeting, from the 11th to the 14th of April, and for the first time in the Benelux in the last 15 years, to discuss the role of Europe in building a common defense, implementing effective energy policies, and understanding the […]
Navigating Campaigns in the Era of AI
As we approach a historic moment with crucial elections in Europe and the United States of America, political campaigns face a rapidly shifting technology landscape. Tech companies, civil society, and political leaders all have a critical role to play in combating threats to our democratic elections, including the rise in deceptive AI, deepfakes, and cybersecurity […]
EPP chooses Von der Leyen for the next EU Elections
Two intense days were enough for the EPP party to condense announcements, adopt resolutions, gauge the state of Europe from leaders of different countries, and present its Manifesto in view of the next Elections for the European Parliament in June. March 6th and 7th also marked the electoral Congress of the EPP in Bucharest, which […]
