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 […]

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 […]

33 Years of Restored Ukrainian Independence and the Fight for Freedom

Photo: Serhii Nuzhnenko (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) / the Collection of war.ukraine.ua

On August 24, 2024, Ukraine celebrated the 33rd anniversary of its restored independence. For Ukrainians, this is a restoration, as Ukrainian statehood has deep historical roots dating back to the times of ancient Kyivan Rus, a medieval state with the capital in Kyiv that included much of modern-day Ukraine, Belarus, and western parts of Russia. […]

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 […]

YEPP in BRNO: “Green Future: Youth Creation – Advancing Sustainability Through R&D”

From February 22nd to 25th, young participants from centre-right organizations gathered in Brno to tackle pivotal issues on the European Agenda, with a focus on the challenges faced by young farmers, the Green Transition, and the urgent need to preserve the environment. This conference, organized by the Wilfried Martens Centre, IKDP, and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and hosted by […]