YEPP calls for the reform of EURES: adopted by the European Commission
YEPP welcomes the Commission’s proposal to improve and strengthen EURES, the European Job Mobility Portal, that will increase the likelihood of employers matching their skills demands to workers through it’s large database. Under the proposed reform a greater number of jobs will be filled faster, better and at a lower cost, especially for small and medium sized businesses. YEPP has called […]
The EU economy is growing. Your efforts are paying off
Grim financial forecasts and dropping statistics finally belong to the past. The European Commission announced yesterday that 2015 will see the European economy grow by 1.7%, with prospects for further growth of 2.1% in 2016. The presentation of the “European Economic Forecast – Winter 2015” yesterday in Brussels by the European Commission showed how Europe […]
11 young MPs in Greece ally with YEPP’s jobs plan
A parliamentary question was deposited to the Greek Ministers of Finance and Employment on Monday, 4th November, after the initiative of all young (under 40 years old) members of parliament of Nea Dimokratia. The question specifically includes the three proposals of the Youth of the European People’s Party’s (YEPP’s) ‘Job Creation’ plan. This action is […]
Youth EPP Summit creates new alliance for Job Creation and joins forces with Michel Barnier
The presidents of the member organisations of the Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) met in Bucharest on the 4th and 5th of October 2013 for the “Job Creation Youth Summit” and signed a declaration for job creation, based on the ‘3-step plan’ of YEPP. The leaders of the organisations committed to present national […]
YEPP meets with Commissioner Barnier
YEPP delegates met Michel Barnier, Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services, on Tuseday 2nd of September in Brussels to discuss and exchange ideas. Commissioner Barnier has been an early supporter of the “Jobs Creation” campaign and was updated on its progress and the next steps; namely the plan to take it to national parliaments […]
Jobs Campaign – Round 2
In June, the final EU Council decided on its policies for tackling youth unemployment. The careers and lives, and eventually families of a young generation were, and are at stake. In such times of despair, YouthEPP asked EU leaders to show courage, perseverance and unity, in view of long-term solutions. The EU Council through the […]
Open Letter to EU Leaders: 3 steps for job creation in Europe
We are a generation of highly educated, well informed and relentlessly motivated young people, who are ready to work. We feel more than any other social group, the great mismatch of our educational skills and the actual needs of today’s jobs. We are willing to walk the extra mile, should we see it is beneficial […]
