Overview

The EYP represents a non-partisan and independent educational project which is tailored specifically to the needs of the young European citizen.

The EYP encourages independent thinking and socio-political initiative in young people and facilitates the learning of crucial social and professional skills. Since its inauguration, many tens of thousands of young people have taken part in regional, national and international sessions, formed friendships and made international contacts across and beyond borders. The EYP has thus made a vital contribution towards uniting Europe.

Today the EYP is one of the largest European platforms for political debate, intercultural encounters, political educational work and the exchange of ideas among young people in Europe. The EYP consists of a network of 36 European associations and organisations in which thousands of young people are active in a voluntary capacity.

The National Committees are represented in the Board of National Committees (BNC), which submits policy proposals and advises the GB on all general matters.

The day-to-day business of the organisation is administered by the EYP Office located in Berlin. An Executive Director runs the office, and is responsible for supervision of the International Sessions according to the quality guidelines of the GB, research, start and fostering of international fundraising, establishment and fostering of cooperation with other organisations, contact with National Committees, and all other administrative matters. Mr Ville Vasaramäki is currently the Executive Director of the EYP.

You can find more information about EYP Switzerland here.

You can find more information about EYP International here.

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