Annual Report 2008 - European Youth Parliament
Annual Report 2008 - European Youth Parliament
Annual Report 2008 - European Youth Parliament
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The 59 th International Session of the EYP<br />
Rennes, France<br />
24 th October - 2 nd November <strong>2008</strong><br />
Participants<br />
The Session gathered more than 248 young people from 27 <strong>European</strong> countries. Under the motto “Living<br />
your <strong>European</strong> Citizenship” the young delegates were encouraged to explore the meanings of being a<br />
<strong>European</strong> citizen. The session was under the patronage of the President of France, Mr Nicolas Sarkozy.<br />
Session Focus and Guests<br />
The Session was part of the official programme of the French Presidency of the EU and took place during<br />
the “<strong>European</strong> Year of Intercultural Dialogue”. The event was honoured by the presence of J. Barrot,<br />
Vice-president of the Eur. Commission, X. Darcos, French Minister of Education, V. Pecresse Minister for<br />
Higher Education and Research, J-P Jouyet, French Secretary of State for <strong>European</strong> Affairs, J-Y Le Drian,<br />
President of the Brittany Regional Council, J-L Tourenne, President of the Ille-et-Vilaine Council, D. De<br />
Laveau, Mayor of Rennes as well as R. Lefrancois, M-H Aubert and A. Guelles, Members of the <strong>European</strong><br />
<strong>Parliament</strong>.<br />
Documents<br />
The resolutions passed by the young delegates, the full official report of the event as well as media coverage<br />
can be found online, please visit: www.eypej.org > Sessions >Rennes <strong>2008</strong>.<br />
Partners<br />
Public Institutions: <strong>European</strong> <strong>Parliament</strong>, French Foreign and <strong>European</strong> Affairs Ministry, French Ministry<br />
for Health, <strong>Youth</strong> and Sport, the French Education Ministry, French Ministry for Higher Education and<br />
Research, Rennes Métropole, City of Rennes, Région Bretagne, Conseil Général d´Ille-et-Vilaine, Conseil<br />
Général des Côtes d’Armor, Institut d´Etudes Politiques de Rennes and the Champs Libres and the IUT de<br />
Rennes.<br />
Companies: AJP, Alba Group, ArcelorMittal, Deutsche Telekom, Duales System Deutschland, Milonga<br />
Music and Veolia Environement.<br />
Foundations: Breuniger Fondation, Dräger-Foundation, Freudenberg Foundation, Hertie Foundation and<br />
Hippocrene Fondation.<br />
Local Cooperation partners: Locarn Institute, Rotary International, AJP 35, Bret’s, Biscuiterie Le Dréan<br />
and Gavottes Loc Maria.<br />
Quotes<br />
«I believe that this session made me understand better how real citizen of Europe should act.», 16, Romania<br />
«The best chance for young people to feel part of the EU.», 16, Spain<br />
24 <strong>European</strong> <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Parliament</strong> - <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2008</strong> - Website: www.eypej.org
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