33 Years of Restored Ukrainian Independence and the Fight for Freedom
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. […]
Communications Trainee wanted! Apply Now!
Position Overview: YEPP is seeking a motivated and dynamic Communications Trainee to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates or young professionals with a passion for communications and politics. This is a full-time paid position under Belgian law. About YEPP: YEPP is the largest youth organisation that unites 63 centre-right youth political organisations […]
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 […]
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 […]
YEPP Skopje Council Meeting: Unifying the Future
Skopje, North Macedonia – How does the current economic situation in the Western Balkans influence and contribute to the region’s integrative process? How is the evolution of local government facilitating the path towards European integration within its respective regions? What key challenges do the Western Balkans face in their integrative process? What changes to the […]
Statement on the Rule of Law in Albania – The case of Fredi Beleri
The alarming situation involving Alfred (Fredi) Beleri, the elected Mayor of Himara and a representative of the Greek minority who is also supported by the Albanian opposition, reflects a disturbing breach of democratic norms and human rights. Beleri has been the subject of a series of escalating attacks led by Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama, […]
Statement on the military attack against Armenia
“Who, after all, speaks today of the annihilation of the Armenians?” This question was raised on September 22nd, 1939, in Obersalzberg, just a week prior to the German invasion of Poland. In the minds of those with sinister intentions, the silence and collective forgetting of the genocide against this people from a small and ancient […]
