YEPP calls on the European Parliament to put citizens’ safety and security first
The recent terror attacks in Brussels have established that not enough is being done in regards to the exchange of information between EU states on suspects and their networks. Today, the European Parliament is debating the contentious Passenger Name Record (PNR) dossier, before putting it to a vote on Thursday. PNR data is the […]
Commission adopts YEPP proposals for border security
We welcome and endorse today’s proposals by the European Commission regarding the security threats that face the EU’s external borders today. Internal and external security is a non-negotiable basic right of Europeans and today, more than ever, bold action is required to ensure our borders remain protected by potential external threats, while open for those […]
Copenhagen victims did not die for nothing
On behalf of the young people across Europe that we represent, we express our support and solidarity to the families affected, and to the people of Denmark, after the terrorist attack in Copenhagen yesterday, February 14th. In times like these, determination is what should define us. Determination in fighting the terrorists that threaten our way […]
Je suis Charlie Hebdo
Europe stands in shock after the terrorist attack in Paris, France that left twelve people dead and many wounded at the office of Charlie Hebdo, the French satirical paper, . YEPP stands with the victims’ families and our members thoughts are with them at all times. At the same time we stand with freedom […]
YouthEPP on ISIS: hit them hard
We can no longer sit and watch the jihadist terrorist organisation known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) continue its atrocities on the human race in Iraq and Syria. While the world is waiting, ISIS is consolidating power, while collecting billions of dollars of oil revenue and using them to launch terror […]
Statement on the airliner attack in Eastern Ukraine
We are faced with one of the biggest attacks in Europe’s recent history. Killing innocent civillians is not only a deeply immoral act, it is also a strong violation of the Geneva Convention by dragging innocent civilians into a conflict. European leaders and the international community today rightfully condemn this act of outrageous violence in […]
