Navigating Campaigns in the Era of AI
As we approach a historic moment with crucial elections in Europe and the United States of America, political campaigns face a rapidly shifting technology landscape. Tech companies, civil society, and political leaders all have a critical role to play in combating threats to our democratic elections, including the rise in deceptive AI, deepfakes, and cybersecurity […]
Young Minds Build Bridges
The decision of the British people to abandon the European project has shaken the Union and will certainly require profound reflection on both sides of the English Channel. It is as regrettable as it is unfortunate. The need for a new European narrative, to reaffirm the European Union’s fundamental commitment to its citizens and inspire […]
YEPP signs open letter to keep Schengen intact
Concerned about the future of the Schengen Area, the Youth of the EPP co-signed an open letter to Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, composed by the Young European Federalists (JEF). Thirteen other European political youth organisations also joined the appeal, calling upon the European Council to adopt common European solutions to manage migration […]
Ahead of EU Summit on Greece: A call for unity
Ahead of tonight’s EU Summit, the Youth of the European People’s Party calls for unity. Europe and the success of the post-war European project, the most successful experiment of the 20th century, is at a crossroads again. Europe’s nation states have faced difficulties before, either collectively or individually. Nevertheless, Europe has only become stronger as […]
Recovery: Others promise, centre-right delivers
Statement by the YEPP board: It is not so long ago that world-class economists were talking about the break-up of the euro, that the voices of populism were discrediting the reforms, that the citizens’ trust in the Union was hitting an all-time low. During these years of struggle, YEPP was the only youth organisation in […]
Goodbye roaming fees, thanks to EPP Group
YouthEPP applauds the hard and successful work of the EPP Group and especially the work by rapporteur MEP Pilar del Castillo for gaining European Parliament’s support for ending roaming fees by December 2015. Ending of roaming fees will make the lives of many millions of citizens better. This decision will have a positive influence on […]
YEPP and Commissioner Vassiliou call for skill-based education
On Monday 13th January, a YEPP delegation of 6 met with Commissioner for Education and Youth, Mrs. Androula Vassiliou. The YEPP team presented to the Commissioner the Job Creation plan, emphasizing on the proposal for skill-based education. The Commissioner complemented YEPP on the work, ellaborated on how her cabinet is working to promote these […]
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 […]
Youth EPP calls on MEPs to approve the MFF deal
The Youth of the European People’s Party (YEPP) calls on the political groups in the European Parliament to approve the Member States’ deal on the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). YEPP is of the opinion that the deal struck after long months of negotiations represents a good balance of various national interests. The consensus […]
