Involving locals, putting sustainability into practice and giving ownership to all participants were the goals that young volunteers who organised the EYP International Forum in Mechelen 2018 had set for the session. The event that happened between 9-14 September 2018 in Belgium was a great success and had a substantial impact on its participants and everyone involved.

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One of the main goals of the session was to involve the local citizens of Mechelen in the session. During the „Mechelen x Europe“ event, locals were invited to join international working groups (committees) and discuss current European topics. They could also participate in a panel debate and Euroconcert, attend workshops on the history of European languages or media and democracy...

The city of Milano will host the EYP International Session in 2020. We have asked the amazing team of young volunteers who will organise the event why they want to spend the next two years preparing the session. Here are some insights they have shared with us.

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The immensely growing EYP network needs to be supported with knowledge, resources and fruitful exchange of ideas to ensure the sustainability of its activities for a long way forward. The EYP International Office is striving to support the network through capacity building events, also in the Eastern Partnership countries.