Empower Your Voice: Apply for the Young Elected Politicians (YEP) programme and make an impact at the EU level!

Are you a young politician under the age of 35, serving in regional or local positions within the EU and the EU candidate countries? Are you looking for opportunities to network, gather information on EU legislation and EU funding opportunities?

Do you want to be involved in the work of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR​), and meet and debate with CoR members and other local, regional and European politicians?

Take part in the Young Elected Politicians (YEP) network and raise your voice at the EU level!

The YEP programme, launched by the European Committee of the Region (CoR) in 2019, aims to exchange best practices among local and regional politicians, strengthen the involvement of young elected representatives and promote their education through training and other relevant activities.

The programme has already empowered more than 800 young elected politicians, providing them a platform to engage with, and contribute to, European Union policy making and governance.

The initiative will last until spring 2025, with activities scheduled throughout the year. Being part of the YEP programme allows participants to assist a wide variety of events online, hybrid and in person at the CoR premises in Brussels (Belgium) or initiative outside the city.   

Deadline to Apply: 19 April, 2024

We eagerly await your application and your contribution to shape the future of the EU and ensure adequate political representation of young people.

How to apply?

For further information, read the full call on the dedicated website page and fill out the application form in English. 

You have time until 19 April, 2024!