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 […]
YEPP calls for the immediate release of Belind Kellici
YEPP strongly condemns the arrest of Belind Kellici, chairman of FRPD Albania, and several peaceful civil society activists and artists by the socialist regime in Albania. The destruction of Albania’s century old national theatre coupled with police brutality, especially during this global health crisis, is an act of violence that goes beyond the principles of […]
YEPP President and MEP Pereira calls for a people-centred Recovery Plan
Brussels, Belgium – The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the European Union, as it has not only become a fight against the virus but also against the implications on Europe’s future. During this week’s plenary session, President of YEPP and MEP Lidia Pereira discussed the need for a people-centred economic recovery. She began by recalling the 70th […]
YEPP Statement on Hungary
On the 30th of March 2020, the Hungarian government passed a law which permits the indefinite extension of ‘state of emergency’ in the country. This allows the Prime Minister to rule by decree without governmental or judicial enquiry as well as bar by-elections. Hungary has been under scrutiny as certain measures taken by the Hungarian […]
YEPP calls for an increase of the EU budget to combat COVID-19
Brussels, Belgium- On Saturday the 18th of April 2020, the Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) adopted the ‘Statement on the European Union joint reaction to the economic crisis caused by Covid-19 pandemic’. The coronavirus pandemic has heavily affected various sectors of the European Union including economy and health. Although, the EU has taken […]
YEPP President Pereira calls for further action from the European Parliament to tackle COVID-19
Brussels, Belgium – Lidia Pereira, YEPP President and Member of the European Parliament, addressed a letter to Mr Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, to outline her concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak and suggest a plan of action to improve the communication and coordination among the European institutions. In her letter, Ms Pereira states […]
YEPP Statement regarding COVID-19
During the last week, the COVID-19 outbreak has worsened in numerous regions and countries, thus, testing not only Europe but also the world. Currently, there are over 118,000 cases worldwide, with 4,291 individuals having lost their lives.From those diagnosed, 18,042 cases are in Europe with slightly over 716 having succumbed to this virus. As thousands […]
YEPP President Pereira calls for better communication on climate policies
Brussels, Belgium – In her article, YEPP President and MEP Lidia Pereira provides further insight surrounding climate policies and her opinion when it comes to communicating climate-related issues to the general public. The article titled “Improving communication on climate policies: A young person’s view,” aims to provide specific suggestions to forward the debate. The article […]
YEPP’s proposals on the VAT Gap voted by the European Parliament
The Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) is making a difference and shaping the European law. During this week’s plenary session in Strasbourg, the European Parliament voted in favour of 2 YEPP proposals addressing the issue of VAT gap in the EU. Both proposals have been adopted and will be transformed into European law. […]
