#VaccinesWork: PEREIRA, TUSK and WEBER launch campaign to tackle vaccine hesitancy
The Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) today launch the #VaccinesWork campaign with the “Let’s stand up to anti-vaccination disinformation. Together!”declaration signed by Lidia PEREIRA (President of YEPP), Donald TUSK (President of EPP) and Manfred WEBER (Chairman of the EPP Group in the European Parliament). This campaign aims to raise awareness about vaccine hesitancy […]
YEPP Statement on the vetoing of the MFF and NGEU by Hungary and Poland
Brussels, Belgium – The Youth of the European Peoples Party condemns Hungary’s and Poland’s actions and urges both member states to abstain from rejecting the budget and recovery package. Member states rely on the stimulus package to aid fix their economies left weakened by the pandemic. It is unquestionable that NGEU and the MFF are […]
PEREIRA: Biden Administration’s League of Democracies will prepare transatlantic relationship for challenges of 21st century
The President of the Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) and Portuguese MEP Lidia PEREIRA has congratulated US President-elect Joe BIDEN and called on the incoming Biden administration to reinforce the transatlantic relationship through the creation of a new international organisation called the League of Democracies. She made the following statement: “Joe Biden’s election is a victory for […]
#WithBelarus: Young Parliamentarians call on President Michel to invite Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya to address European Council
Dear President Charles Michel, In August of this year, following the Belarusian Presidential election, the Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) launched a campaign called #WithBelarus to show our support for the people of Belarus and send them a clear message of European solidarity. This campaign has drawn support from our member organisations and young […]
Statement from YEPP President Lidia Pereira on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Brussels, Belgium – In response to the clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, the President of the Youth of the People’s Party (YEPP) Lidia Pereira , made the following statement: YEPP condemn these acts of violence and calls for peaceful and constructive dialogue to resolve the conflict between these neighbouring states. We must actively […]
#WithBelarus: Statement on Situation in Belarus from Youth of the European People’s Party
In Sunday’s Presidential Elections, the people of the Republic of Belarus went out to vote for democracy, freedom and the rule of law. This strength, determination for change and movement to end autocratic rule is commendable and we stand #WithBelarus. The EU has repeatedly called for fair and free elections, but the events which occcured following the […]
YEPP Statement on the #EUCO agreement
Brussels, Belgium – Yesterday morning, on the 21st of July, EU leaders agreed on the terms of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 as well as the Recovery Plan titled Next Generation EU. Throughout the discussions surrounding the MFF and recovery plan, the narrative has been clear, it needs to be people centred, sustainable as well as green. The pandemic has brought numerous implications […]
YEPP Board Statement – Serbia
As the largest youth political organization in Europe, YEPP commends the dedication and efforts of the authorities of Serbia, led by President Aleksandar Vucic, in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Responsible and timely actions prevented a large-scale infection of the population, thus protecting the overall health and lives of the citizens of Serbia. At […]
YEPP Board meets with President Von der Leyen to discuss the EU’s recovery strategy and priorities post COVID-19
Brussels, Belgium – On the 3rd of June, the YEPP Board held an e-meeting with European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen where numerous issues were discussed including Covid-19, ‘Next Generation EU’, EU-China relations and the role of the youth. The meeting opened with introductory remarks by YEPP President and MEP Lidia Pereira where she […]
Recovery Plan: President von der Leyen presents #NextGenerationEurope
Brussels, Belgium – Today, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, presented the EU budget and Recovery proposal to the European Parliament. During this meeting, the Recovery Plan titled #NextGenerationEurope, which brings forward a total of €750 billion to aid in the complete recovery of the union, was introduced. This recovery proposal will […]
