What comes after the YEP programme? The Alumni Stories series showcases former YEPs shaping politics across Europe. First up: Sophia Kircher, from Tyrol Regional Parliament to the European Parliament.
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Young Elected Politicians from across Europe exchanged ideas and local experiences on how to make today's policies fairer for future generations.
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On 24 June, the European Committee of the Regions hosted a Foresight Talk with Sophie Howe, the first Future Generations Commissioner for Wales.
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The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has expressed its opposition to European Commission plans to merge the European Social Fund (ESF) with other EU instruments within single national plans,…
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At a meeting in Slovakia, members of the SEDEC commission approve draft opinions on the Culture Compass, the New European Bauhaus, and the EU's anti-racism strategy.
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The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the European Olympic Committees (EOC) have urged EU co-legislators to embed sport across all Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034 funding…
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The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has unanimously adopted two opinions urging the EU to adequately fund the Erasmus+ and the AgoraEU programmes under the next Multiannual Financial…
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The digital space is not safe enough for children and young people, and the responsibility for addressing this situation should fall upon platforms and regulators, rather than minors themselves. This…
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A key moment of the Winter School 2026 was the consultation on the EUDS, where YEPs raised concerns about disinformation, foreign interference and the growing fragility of democracy at local level.
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New European Bauhaus Boost for Small Municipalities Initiative: extension of applications
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A well-implemented Child Guarantee ensuring access to essential services and child benefits is key to promoting child well-being.
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The next call for applications will run from 2 March until 17 April 2026, inviting young local and regional leaders to join one of the EU’s most dynamic youth political networks.
