Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
France Norway Switzerland United Kingdom Worldwide
Overview
The International Sessions are the flagship events of the EYP. The very first International Session of the European Youth Parliament was held in Fontainebleau, France in 1988. Since then, more than 80 International Sessions have been held all over Europe.
Details
35,000 participants throughout Europe
In 2014, almost 600 events brought together over 35,000 participants all over Europe. Three times a year, the EYP holds an International Sessions, where 300 young people meet in different European cities to debate the important issues of the day. Their resolutions are passed on to key European decision makers.
The International Sessions of the EYP gain a lot of recognition. The proposals for Europe’s future passed by the young delegates are considered by many decision makers on the European and national level.
The Presidents of the European Commission and the European Parliament are members of our Comité d’Honneur, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe has granted his patronage to all our activities.
By young people for young people
At the heart of EYP are its 40 National Committees in almost all European countries, which are carried by the voluntary work of about 2400 young people. The Schwarzkopf Foundation assumed the role of the international umbrella organisation for this network in 2004, making the EYP our largest project.
Recent Sessions
- 84th International Session in Trondheim&Røros, Norway
- 83rd International Session in Laax, Switzerland
- 82nd International Session in Rennes, France
- 81st International Session Dublin-Belfast, United Kingdom
European Youth Parliament
The European Youth Parliament (EYP) is a unique European educational programme. It offers young people the opportunity to debate current European issues and experience an intercultural setting.
The EYP is present in 40 European countries and thus connects young people throughout Europe. At the 600 annual Sessions, they experience intercultural debate and active European citizenship. They also learn key skills for their future, such as international teamwork, languages and social skills.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
The majority of the participants attend the events in the role of delegates. Delegates are selected by their National Committees through a competitive selection process on the national level – usually at a National Selection Conference.
Next to being delegates, young participants can also take on the role of an official, meaning that they act as journalists, editorial assistants, editors, chairpersons, the Vice-President or the President of the session. Officials for International Sessions are selected by a selection panel composed of representatives from the hosting National Committee, the Governing Body of the European Youth Parliament, and previous active EYP members who have held the positions at previous sessions.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
