Welcome to Young Europe!

The European Youth Parliament is one of Europe’s largest youth platforms for civic education, intercultural encounters, and the exchange of ideas – run by young people, for young people. Our mission is to inspire and empower a young generation of informed, open-minded, responsible, and active citizens that shape society and drive impact.

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“Young Europe – The Projects and People of the European Youth Parliament” contains highlights from recent EYP events and projects across the continent.

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The EYP in your country

The European Youth Parliament, or in short, the EYP, offers its participants a transformational learning experience. Every year thousands of young people join our activities and become a part of one of the largest youth networks in Europe. Find out how to get involved with your national organisation here!

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In our busy network there’s always news from our International Sessions, Governance, Capacity Building, and National Committees. There’s Events, Calls, Competitions, Volunteer announcements, and many other exciting updates! We gather all the latest news and send it your way in our monthly newsletter.

Facts and figures

  • represented in 40 countries across Europe

  • around 25,000 young people take part in our events every year

  • active for more than 35 years, since 1987

  • under the patronage of the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola

  • more than 400 events annually across Europe (at local, national and international levels)

  • Alumni network of over 200,000 members