How are Europe and Africa performing on gender balance?
In our last online workshop, experts from Europe and Africa came together to discuss the current state of gender equality and women’s political representation across both continents. Bringing together perspectives from the European Union, Togo, and Benin, this workshop shows why intercontinental cooperation and youth engagement are essential to turning legal progress into lasting social […]
Open Call: Women, Leadership, Politics YEPP Camp
From 03 to 07 June 2026, YEPP will bring together 30 young people from across Europe in Madrid for the Women, Leadership, Politics YEPP Camp. Designed as an interactive space for young people, the camp will create room for learning, exchange, debate, and inspiration around women’s empowerment and women in politics. Through a dynamic programme of interactive workshops, debates, and meetings with politicians, participants will dive into […]
Geopolitics of Tomorrow – With MEP Reinhold Lopatka
Last Wednesday, 11 March, YEPP hosted MEP Reinhold Lopatka, Chair of the Delegation for Relations with the Arab Peninsula (DARP). Together with YEPP President Sophia Kircher and YEPP First Vice-President Tea Jerković, he addressed several pressing questions concerning the situation in Iran, the human cost of regime change, the implications for international law and human […]
75 Years of JONGCD&V
Rooted in values, bold in action This year, JONGCD&V Belgium celebrates a major landmark: our 75th anniversary. Founded in 1951, we are the oldest Flemish political youth organization. We carry a proud legacy and the responsibility to bridge the wisdom of the past with the bold actions for the challenges of today. Our history proves […]
Europe’s new bridge to India — and why Europe should care
“Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” — the world is one family — is one of those Sanskrit lines that can sound either lofty or practical, depending on the decade you live in. Right now, it reads as a reminder that in a fragmented world, the countries that still manage to cooperate tend to do better than those that only […]
Wait, what is MERCOSUR?
It has taken 25 years for the EU and MERCOSUR to finalize what is considered one of the most ambitious trade agreements of recent times. The deal consists of an Association Agreement and an interim trade agreement aimed at establishing a free trade area between the two blocs. Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay are full […]
YEPP goes to Deutschlandtag25
From 14th to 16th November we had the opportunity to visit Deutschlandtag (DLT) of Junge Union, this year taking place in Rust, a town many might not know, but surely many of you have heard of Europa-Park, the family owned and biggest amusement park in Europe. And yes, it lies exactly there. So, what is […]
YEPP, the “doers”
Politics must be for everyone, engaging and motivating from the youngest generations to the oldest. YEPP continues to carry the immense task not only of calling on new generations across Europe to participate in politics but to involve themselves responsibly, nurturing a sense of commitment and enthusiasm. And how do we intend to do this from Europe’s largest political youth organization? By offering real commitment—and, […]
Lead, shape and protect. My vision for the future of YEPP
Being elected President of the Youth of the European People’s Party fills me with two equal feelings: sincere gratitude for your trust and firm determination to turn that trust into results. In this role, I will continue to work to ensure that young voices are heard at all levels, to develop concrete solutions, and to […]
YEPP Elects New Leadership and Sets Future Agenda at Electoral Congress in Brussels
Member of the European Parliament Sophia Kircher was elected President of the Youth of the European People’s Party at the XV YEPP Congress. From July 11th to 13th, YEPP held its Electoral Congress in Brussels, bringing together more than 200 young delegates from across Europe. Over two intensive days, participants engaged in high-level debates on […]
