Between the 10th and 12th of January, YEPP gathered in Lisbon for the first Board Meeting of 2025. Starting the year strong, YEPP had the pleasure of visiting the National Parliament, where we had the privilege of meeting with Ricardo Carvalho, Member of Parliament and Deputy Secretary General of Partido Social Democrata (PSD, EPP). The Board engaged in an informal discussion with him as well as with José Pedro Aguiar Branco, President of the National Parliament.
The YEPP Board also met with Pedro Duarte, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and a proud former YEPP member. This exceptional opportunity allowed us to exchange ideas and share insights about the political situations in our respective countries.
Another highlight of our trip was the visit to the National Palace of Belém, where we had the honor of meeting with Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Republic of Portugal. During our engaging conversation, he emphasized the critical importance of safeguarding democracy and working towards a united, stronger Europe.
We concluded this memorable weekend by hosting our Board Meeting at the Partido Social Democrata headquarters, where we reflected on our discussions and set the course for YEPP activities of the year.
