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 […]
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 […]
Violence against women: a systemic problem
Violence against women remains a systemic problem in virtually all countries around the world, and EU Member States are no exception. Without attempting to generally analyze the different factors that may contribute to it, the questions we should really be asking ourselves are how can we eradicate this scourge that continues to afflict women and […]
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 […]
