33 Years of Restored Ukrainian Independence and the Fight for Freedom
On August 24, 2024, Ukraine celebrated the 33rd anniversary of its restored independence. For Ukrainians, this is a restoration, as Ukrainian statehood has deep historical roots dating back to the times of ancient Kyivan Rus, a medieval state with the capital in Kyiv that included much of modern-day Ukraine, Belarus, and western parts of Russia. […]
Euromaidan: 2 years later
The Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) met in Kyiv, Ukraine on the 3rd to the 5th December for its Council Meeting. The meeting marks the 4th time YEPP has visited Ukraine in the past 2 years and commemorated the anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity that took place in Maidan square. The purpose […]
YEPP calls on Russia to stop financing terrorists
We strongly condemn the violation of the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine by Russian forces and pro-Russian terrorist groups. We call on Russia to immediately fulfil their promise of a ceasefire and release Nadiya Savchenko, along with the rest of prisoners of war. Despite guarantees otherwise, pro-Russian separatists are trying to derail the withdrawal of heavy […]
A strong political alliance across the Atlantic
Fifty young European and American centre-right leaders met in Washington on November 14th for the Transatlantic Youth Summit to set the solid grounds for a strong transatlantic centre-right coalition. The summit was hosted by the Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) and the International Republican Institute (IRI). YEPP started the program with meetings […]
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 […]
Historic signing of the AA with Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia
We welcome today the historic occasion of the signing of the Association Agreement (AA) and DCFTA between the European Union and Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia. After numerous barriers and difficulties which all three countries have faced, and have overcome to reach this point, we look forward to a new shared future. It is the citizens […]
NATO and EU must act now on Ukraine
With regard to the military aggression against Ukraine, YouthEPP states that there is only one aggressor: Russia. Therefore, we, the national leaders of all YouthEPP organisations, – Strongly condemn the illegal intrusion of the Ukrainian territory by Russian troops and call for an immediate withdrawal of the Russian troops out of the country; […]
YEPP Calls For Strong Sanctions Against Ukrainian Politicians
We condemn the violence in Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. On Tuesday night (18th February), 26 people died and hundreds of people, journalists and medical assistants were injured. We express our condolences to the victims and their families. The continued use of violence by the Ukrainian authorities does not contribute in any way to […]
Young Republicans join YEPP asking for UN Security Council on Ukraine
Young Republican International Committee Statement First of all, we express our sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the violence in the Ukraine and will keep them in our prayers. The use of violence currently going on in the Ukraine is unacceptable. We call for the murderous snipers, the Berkut, and the armed […]
YEPP Mission to Ukraine publicly supports the democratic opposition
YEPP’s Mission to Ukraine took place from the 17th to the 19th of October in Kiev, with the support of ‘Batkyvshchyna Moloda’ and the ‘Democratic Alliance’, both full members of YEPP, and in cooperation with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. The aim of the Mission was to publicly support Ukrainian democratic political opposition and civil society […]
