Sophia Kircher (31) is a Member of the European Parliament from Innsbruck, Austria, representing the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP). Since 2025, she has served as President of the Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) and is Vice-Chair of the Committee on Transport and Tourism. With a background in International Business and Economics and extensive political experience at regional and European level, she is committed to turning YEPP into a visible and impactful political force and advancing youth engagement in politics.

Edelmira Ferri serves as International Secretary at NNGG Spain. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Lindsey Wilson College (KY, USA) and a Bachelor of Arts in Law from UNED (Spain). Additionally, she earned a Master’s degree in Political Science with a specialization in European studies from the University of Lille 2 (France) and a Master’s in Law from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. Over the years, she has worked at several international institutions—including the United Nations and the European Parliament—in Belgium, France, and Spain.

Tea Jerković is a law graduate with a great interest in international relations and European institutional affairs, which she expanded by working in two core European institutions – European Parliament and the European Commission. She is exercising her second mandate in the YEPP Presidency. Since 2023 she has been serving as a Member of the Presidency of the Youth of the Croatian Democratic Union (MHDZ).

Eoin is 26 years old and from Dublin where he held numerous positions at a local, regional, and national level in Young Fine Gael. He currently lives in London and is working as a Press Officer in the UK Ministry of Defence. Eoin is passionate about defence policy, geo-strategic issues, and housing and infrastructure challenges in Europe.

Hi, my name is Carl. I’m 29 years old and from Stockholm, Sweden. I serve as a council member in Danderyd and as an alternating member of the Stockholm regional council. I entered politics because I believe every person is endowed with the unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness — and that society should empower individuals to shape their own future.

Severin serves as the former Vice Mayor and current municipal council member in the city of Weiherhammer in Bavaria in the 3rd term. He also holds positions in his local district council for CSU and is involved in every organisational Level of JU in Germany. He works professionally as Chairman of the Executive Board of Directors for LUCE Foundation, that is pushing professional education in Bavaria.

Vassilis is Vice-President of YEPP and International Secretary of ONNED. He studied at the National Technical University of Athens and University College London. He works in infrastructure development and investment advisory, focusing on major projects in energy, transport, and urban mobility. He has held multiple positions of responsibility within ONNED and YEPP.

Todor Koneski serves as the International Relations Coordinator at the Ministry for Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources. He is also the International Secretary of the Youth Forces Union of VMRO-DPMNE. Todor’s commitment to building international partnerships and promoting Christian Democrat values are at the heart of his professional and organizational goals.

Ludovico holds a Degree in Economics from the University of Turin. Since 2016 he is a City Councillor in his hometown in Piedmont, Pino Torinese. He is serving as the International Secretary for Forza Italia Giovani. He is also a member of the Forza Italia Foreign Affairs Committee. In 2023 he was chosen as Board Member for the Camillo Cavour Foundation. Besides the political activity, he is a public and international affairs consultant. 

João holds a degree in Political Science and International Relations from the Catholic University of Portugal and is pursuing postgraduate studies in Globalization, Diplomacy, and Security at Nova University of Lisbon. He is currently serving as Adviser to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.

 Žiga Ciglarič is a 25-year-old lawyer and the International Secretary of the Slovenian Democratic Youth (SDM). Since 2025, he has been a member of the supervisory board of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), Vice-President of the National Youth Council of Slovenia since 2023, and since 2024 a member of the Commission Board on Membership Applications at the European Youth Forum.

Maria is in her second term as a deputy city councilor in Helsinki and working as a parliamentary assistant for the National Coalition Party. As a newly elected YEPP Vice-President, she believes in a strong YEPP that drives forward bold initiatives and brings fresh energy to shaping the future of Europe.

Max is a well-travelled Czech with a background in political science and experience across both national and EU institutions. His focus is on international affairs and security policy. At YEPP, he wants to help strengthening young people’s voice on core issues—security, freedom, and a Europe that protects without overreaching.

Metty is President of CSJ Luxembourg. He works as a communication advisor to the Minister of Finance in Luxembourg. He believes it’s vital for young people to stand up for what we believe is right: for democracy, peace, and our European values. We need to have a seat at the table when decisions are made about our future.