Open Letter from Andreas Papamimikos, Chairman of ONNED: “Greece is changing. What about Europe?
Today, while the economic crisis in Europe continues to affect the lives of millions of people, we all understand that the issue of Greece was merely the by-product of a larger problem. A paneuropean problem with Spanish, Irish, Italian, Cypriot and of course Greek dimensions. Although Greece was in the wrong path for many years, […]
S&D President replies to YEPP on why Socialists denied to discuss the Romanian political developments in the EP
One week ago, YEPP sent a letter asking Hannes Swoboda, President of the Socialist Group in the European Parliament, to explain why his group denied the proposal made by the European People’s Party to add the political developments in Romania as a point in the agenda of the plenary. Here is his answer: Dear […]
YEPP expresses concern regarding the developments in Romania
The Youth of the EPP adopted an emergency resolution concerning the recent measures of the Romanian Government during its annual summer school in Larnaca. Delegates of YEPP from 28 countries expressed their concern regarding the procedures leading to the suspension of President Basescu, the removal of the presidents of the House of Representatives and the […]
New roaming regulation bringing down prices
YEPP welcomes the new roaming regulation that brings significant reductions to the cost of using mobile phones whilst travelling in another country from 1 July 2012. For the first time price caps will be introduced for downloading data from the internet using a mobile connection. Prices for voice and text calls will also be reduced. […]
YEPP and the European Youth Forum addressed all EU Heads of State asking for a new Youth investment strategy
On 28th and 29th June, European Union leaders will meet for a crucial summit to decide on the lines of the next EU budget. The European Youth Forum calls on the Heads of State and Government of EU Member States and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy to make the right choices for Europe at […]
Representatives of 33 centre-right youth organizations adopt declaration on Youth Unemployment
The Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) calls for urgent measures to decrease the alarming rate of youth unemployment. In their declaration, adopted in their recent meeting in Lisbon, representatives of 33 centre-right organizations from all over Europe push for more ambitious commitments in the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework. The declaration also promotes […]
YEPP awards Freedom Prize to Belarusian activist Dzmitry Daskevich
The Freedom Prize of the Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP Freedom Prize) is awarded to persons or organizations for the promotion of human rights in Europe and beyond. It aims to raise awareness to young people that proved extraordinary commitment to fight for freedom and democracy in their country. In 2012, the […]
YEPP urges the European youth to actively take part in the European Citizens’ Initiative
The Youth of the EPP (YEPP) welcomes the launch of the European Citizens’ Initiative and urges the European youth to use this tool to make their voice heard in the European policy making. The board of YEPP is convinced that the European Citizens’ Initiative is an important– though not the only – tool to decrease […]
YES to freedom of speech, NO to political extremism // YEPP’s position on PVV website
The Youth of the European People’s Party expresses its disappointment that the website of the Dutch Freedom Party (PVV) targeting Eastern European immigrants continues to function. We find it unacceptable that the PVV website encourages Dutch citizens to report on alleged problems and, at the same time, reinforces negative stereotypes regarding Eastern European immigrants thus […]
YEPP joins the IYDU Global Manifestation for Syria
Today there will be a Global Manifestation for Syria arranged by International Young Democrat Union (IYDU). The cause is strongly supported by YEPP and we encourage all member organizations to join the manifestation and show our united support for democratic development in Syria. Last weekend at YEPP´s Council Meeting in Budapest a resolution condemning […]
