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 […]

YEPP Zagreb Council Meeting: Redefining Europe’s Role

Zagreb, Croatia – What is Europe’s perspective on ‘strategic autonomy’ and ‘modern sovereignism’ in shaping its global role? How does Artificial Intelligence impact Europe’s future? How do we see the way forward on the European continent? From the 21st to the 24th of September, the Youth of the European People’s Party gathered in Zagreb to […]

The Road Ahead: YEPP Board 2023-2025

Braga, Portugal – How can the youth reshape European politics and prepare for the road ahead and beyond? From the 16th to the 18th of June, over 150 young people representing over 40 youth organisations from all over Europe, came together in Portugal for YEPP’s XIV Conference, entitled: “The Road Ahead: Fit For 2024”. The […]

Transatlantic Youth Summit 2023

The Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) relaunched its Transatlantic Youth Summit in Washington D.C., which took place from the 27th to the 29th of April. Delegates from across the United States and the European Union gathered to gain expert insights and exchange views on key issues related to global governance challenges, energy transition […]

Announcement: Transatlantic Youth Summit Official Partners & Sponsors

It’s all about transatlantic relations! From the 27th to the 29th of April, fifty young Europeans and Americans will meet in Washington D.C. for the relaunch of the Transatlantic Youth Summit. The key areas of focus will be on future global governance challenges, the energy transition and a partnership for a sustainable economy. The days […]

YEPP Paris Council Meeting: Facing Current Threats

Paris, France –  The Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) gathered in Paris from the 20th to the 23rd of April and discussed key issues related to the modernisation and digitalisation of Europe’s armed forces in overcoming present threats. This Conference was hosted by Les Jeunes Républicains and welcomed over 80 delegates from our […]

Startups leading sustainable change in Europe

Helsinki, Finland – From the 16th to 18th of February, over 70 delegates from across Europe met in Helsinki (Finland) to debate, engage and address key issues and possibilities at the conference ‘Startups leading sustainable change in Europe’. YEPP President Lidia Pereira stated: “We must and shall provide sustainable change in Europe. It is crucial […]

Transatlantic Youth Summit: Apply now!

The Youth of the European People’s Party is pleased to announce the relaunch of its Transatlantic Youth Summit. This summit will take place from the 27th to the 29th of April 2023 in Washington DC and will involve a total of 50 participants from the EU and the US.  The EU and the US are […]