Initiative is at the core of our organisation. Each EYP event is conceptualised, planned and executed by volunteers within our network. Each team within an EYP event is led by volunteers and through these experiences our members gain experience in leadership and project management. Many...
The European Youth Parliament has the capacity to connect people across the continent and even the world. It does not stop doing so when volunteers don’t attend EYP conferences anymore – these former members, or Alumni, can continue to (re)connect through our Alumni activities. Alumni...
Loneliness and bad mental health days are common for all of us, but not so commonly talked about, so we decided to do precisely that during our EYP Alumni Talk on Mental Health. On the 13th of April we invited Alumni and active members alike...
Why do we need mentorship? It can be tempting to think that we should be able to do everything ourselves, but sometimes a mentor can help you in ways you did not even know you needed. Whether it is a personal or a professional challenge,...
1 December 2020. 27 Young Europeans meet with the EU’s 27 Ministers of European Affairs and present them their ideas for the Future of Europe. Youth and decision-makers engage so much in the discussion that it lasts hours longer than planned! Yes, the EYP’s Young...
When it comes to the future of Europe, the youth’s voice matters. The Young Europe Ambassadors project proved as much: 27 young people from 24 European countries between the ages of 18 and 26 were invited to discuss their visions for the Future of Europe with the 27 Ministers of European...
Power Shifts shifted into the digital dimension with great success! The “Power Shifts – Reflecting Europe’s Energy” Project encourages young people from across Europe to explore and discuss European energy policy during events organised by the European Youth Parliament. By taking part in the project’s...
At an EYP event you learn to advocate for what you think is the best solution for an important issue. Along the way, you might organise an event yourself, lead a team, or even lead the national EYP organisation! Many of our members keep doing...
In Estonia, the national EYP organisation is not actually called “European Youth Parliament Estonia”, but Tegusad Eesti Noored! If you want to know what that means and why they call themselves that, keep on reading! The EYP is made up of 40 different national organisations, all with their own...
Ever wondered how EYP can prepare you for a career in tech? The two may seem like two different worlds, but EYPers might be better equipped for working in tech than you think! We interviewed three alumni who work for big names like Facebook, Microsoft,...