09 Sep Capacity building events this autumn
One of the best ways to improve an organisation? Invest in people. This is why, this autumn we’re planning few capacity building events to provide training courses and enable knowledge-sharing for EYP members from all around Europe.31 Aug Yerevan to host the 89th International Session of the EYP!
European Youth Parliament Armenia has developed dynamically throughout the past 5 years - what started with just one delegate representing the committee at the Zurich IS in 2013, has now grown into more than 1000 people that are reached through its activities yearly.
16 Aug Tax havens, Brexit negotiations and fake news in the focus of the Brno resolutions
When the young participants come together at an EYP session, they do not only discuss current issues, but their ultimate goal is to create a booklet full of strong, reasonable motions for a resolution of the issues at hand. At the 85th International Session of the European Youth Parliament, topics that dominate European news media were brought to closer examination and debate by 15 committees, ranging from adequate protection of refugees' rights to
11 Aug Three decades of youth participation in Europe
What do you get if you put a birthday cake and 500 volunteers in one room? A beautiful 30th anniversary, of course! From July 28-30th, 2017 both alumni of the European Youth Parliament as well as active volunteers came together to meet each other, learn about the development of the organisation throughout the decates, as well as gather ideas for its future. Especially the topic of alumni work was kicked off with concrete proposals in a workshop held during the two-day event.
28 Jul Celebrations on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the European Youth Parliament begin in Brno
The anniversary event foresees the get-together of almost 500 active and former participants, as well as the launch of alumni activities. Since 1987, the European Youth Parliament has provided young Europeans with possibilities to travel abroad, to learn about active engagement in society, and to form personal networks beyond borders.
25 Jul 15 skills you can learn in the EYP
The European Youth Parliament network (EYP) brings young people across Europe together. But what exactly are the participants doing in and outside of our events, what are the main skills you practice, and why do young people stay involved?
20 Jul Call for applications: European Voluntary Service at the International Office of the EYP
The Berlin-based Schwarzkopf Foundation is the international umbrella organisation of the European Youth Parliament. Within that programme line, we are currently looking for a volunteer who would be interested in joining the team between February 2018 and January 2019.
03 Jul What different types of events does the EYP organise? – Part 2: Capacity Building, Members, Outreach, etc.
The National Committees and the International Office of the European Youth Parliament organise almost 500 events annually, all run by voluntary young people. The types of events are as diverse as the places they’re organised in. Here’s an insight into the different events organised by the European Youth Parliaments outside of