Annual Report 2008 - European Youth Parliament

Facts and Figures
More than 90 events every year
In 2008, over 90 events took place in Europe organised by the EYP. The largest three of those have been
the International Sessions in Prague, Liverpool and Rennes which each united more than 250 young
people. At additional regional and national sessions young people came together to debate current issues
of European politics. The topics debated and discussed at the EYP’s events are often suggested by Members
of the European Parliament, the European Commission or the Council of Europe. Moreover, the participants
themselves decide over their agenda. The resolutions of each session are presented to political
decision-makers.
In total, the events and additional activities, such as the large youth survey on European topics conducted
by EYP France, involved close to 20,000 young people.
A network spanning 32 countries
The EYP is now active in 32 European countries. It is a unique platform for young people with diverse
backgrounds to practise an active dialogue on the future of Europe. Georgia, Hungary and Albania joined
the EYP in 2008. It is foreseen to enlarge the EYP further, especially in South-East Europe.
Run by young people
All EYP events are organised and run by young volunteers – mostly former participants of the EYP
sessions. Hence, the EYP is an extraordinary place for young people to take the initiative and to practise
European citizenship.
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