Honorary Statement: Angela Merkel
We, the Youth of the European People’s Party, unquestionably recognize the incredible achievements of Chancellor Angela Merkel during her 16-year tenure, from 2005 to 2021. She did not only lead the Federal Republic of Germany through a period of tremendous change but also contributed greatly to shaping the Union we see today. Throughout her 4 […]
Conference on the Future of Europe: The Youth Perspective
San Marino – How can the youth ensure their role in the future of Europe is more than informants but active contributors to the discussion? This is only one of many questions raised by YEPP delegates at last week’s conference held in the Republic of San Marino. The event titled ‘Conference on the Future of Europe: The Youth Perspective” welcomed over 60 politically inclined youth from 31 countries and distinguished guests from […]
YEPP Hosts 13 Congress: Elects new officer board; adopts resolutions on youth mental health, climate, vocational training and more
Belgium, Brussels – The Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP), with JONG CD&V and JEUNES CDH,last weekend held its first hybrid Congress under the theme “Reconnecting with You[th]: An ambitious Europe fit for the Future”. Over the course of the event, were addressed by EPP President Donald Tusk, EPP Group Chair Manfred Weber, EPP Secretary General Antonio Lopez Istuiriz, European Commission President Ursula […]
YEPP STATEMENT ON THE DECISION OF IRISH GOVERNMENT TO ADD EU MEMBER STATES TO MANDATORY HOTEL QUARANTINE SYSTEM
In response to the recent decision by the Irish government to extend the system of mandatory hotel quarantine for passengers arriving into the state to select EU member states, the President of the Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) and Portuguese MEP Lidia Pereira has made following statement: “While we understand the need to […]
Reopening Europe: From Intergenerational Fairness to the European Economy
Brussels, Belgium – Over the last weekend 90 participants and distinguished guests, digitally came together to discuss the way forward and the reopening of sectors. The conference titled “Reopening Europe: Back to Business” focused on the European economy and the necessary steps needed to ensure successful revitalization, as well as Intergenerational Fairness. On the 23rd […]
Statement from YEPP President Lidia Pereira on the fight for democracy in Hong Kong
Anders Storgaard, a member of YEPPs member organisation Konservativ Ungdom (Denmark) along with Thomas Rodhen, a member of an opposition party, took measures into their own hands and aided a pro-democracy politician Ted Hui escape Hong Kong. For the past 2 years, Hong Kong has tightened measures and received backlash due to allegations of human […]
#VaccinesWork: PEREIRA, TUSK and WEBER launch campaign to tackle vaccine hesitancy
The Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) today launch the #VaccinesWork campaign with the “Let’s stand up to anti-vaccination disinformation. Together!”declaration signed by Lidia PEREIRA (President of YEPP), Donald TUSK (President of EPP) and Manfred WEBER (Chairman of the EPP Group in the European Parliament). This campaign aims to raise awareness about vaccine hesitancy […]
YEPP Statement on the vetoing of the MFF and NGEU by Hungary and Poland
Brussels, Belgium – The Youth of the European Peoples Party condemns Hungary’s and Poland’s actions and urges both member states to abstain from rejecting the budget and recovery package. Member states rely on the stimulus package to aid fix their economies left weakened by the pandemic. It is unquestionable that NGEU and the MFF are […]
PEREIRA: Biden Administration’s League of Democracies will prepare transatlantic relationship for challenges of 21st century
The President of the Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) and Portuguese MEP Lidia PEREIRA has congratulated US President-elect Joe BIDEN and called on the incoming Biden administration to reinforce the transatlantic relationship through the creation of a new international organisation called the League of Democracies. She made the following statement: “Joe Biden’s election is a victory for […]
#WithBelarus: Young Parliamentarians call on President Michel to invite Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya to address European Council
Dear President Charles Michel, In August of this year, following the Belarusian Presidential election, the Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) launched a campaign called #WithBelarus to show our support for the people of Belarus and send them a clear message of European solidarity. This campaign has drawn support from our member organisations and young […]
