Young Democrats for Europe (YDE)

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Young Democrats for Europe (YDE)

Young Democrats for Europe (YDE) / Jeunes Démocrates Européens (JDE)
YDE is the youth wing of the European Democratic Party.

We are part of the Erasmus Generation. We consider the European Union as our common home. National boundaries are no more a limit but a gate to share our cultures and common values with other European citizens. Students and young Europeans have long played as a spin-off in the process of European integration. Exchange programs such as Erasmus helped to develop a stronger feeling of participation i

nspiring a common European identity. We embrace the key role of democratic principles, underlined in the Lisbon Treaty and enshrined in our political belief: democracy, freedom, equality, participation, sustainability and solidarity.

31/05/2026

📍 On June 4 at 18:00, join us for “The Future of Serbia After the Elections: Between Domestic Tensions and EU Aspirations”, organised by the Young Democrats for Europe and the European Democratic Party.

The discussion will feature Members of the European Parliament Sandro Gozi and Lukas Sieper, as well as our President Alice Bernard-Montini:

Together with Serbian students directly experiencing the tense situation unfolding every day in Belgrade, we will discuss the country’s political future ahead of the national elections.
In a moment of deep social and political tension, they will share their experiences, hopes and fears, and explain why, for many young Serbians, the European Union is no longer just an aspiration, but the only realistic future for Serbia 🇪🇺

🥂 The event will be followed by a light reception.

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Register here on our story to get a spot, or send us a DM!

See you there!

18/05/2026

Not all arrivals are treated the same.

In the first days of May, 147 cruise passengers arrived in the Canary Islands.
So did 569 migrants crossing the Atlantic in overcrowded dinghies.

Only one arrival brought ministers, cameras, and headlines.

Meanwhile, people continue risking and losing their lives at sea every day. Local communities, volunteers, and rescue workers in the Canary Islands keep showing up, with or without attention.

Solidarity cannot depend on nationality, status, or ticket price.

09/05/2026

The Europe we deserve is one with real opportunities, affordable living, and a future young people can believe in.

This Europe Day, we speak about what matters.

Happy Europe Day!

21/04/2026

Around 180 young liberals from across Europe gathered in Vienna, both in person and online, for the Spring Congress 2026.

As partners in the youth network, YDE was represented by our Board Member .

The Congress focused on political debates, policy discussions, and strengthening European cooperation.

Congratulations to the newly elected Bureau, led by President Marten Porte.

14/04/2026

Political change in Hungary

After 16 years, Viktor Orbán has lost his grip on power. A new chapter begins, with Péter Magyar leading a historic shift toward stronger democracy and rule of law.
For young Europeans, this is proof: change is possible.

10/03/2026

Young local and regional leaders – this is your chance to shape Europe.

🚀 Apply now for the Young Elected Politicians Programme 2026

Led by the European Committee of the Regions, the YEP Programme gives young elected representatives the opportunity to:
• contribute to EU policymaking
• engage directly with members of the Committee of the Regions
• become part of a strong Europe-wide political network

If you are a local or regional elected politician aged 18–35 from an EU Member State or candidate country, this programme is for you.

Apply now and represent the next generation of European leadership.

🔗 Link in bio

08/03/2026

Imagine Europe for one day without women.

No teachers.
No doctors.
No leaders.
No caregivers.

Women sustain our societies, our economies, and our democracies.

Yet equality is still unfinished.

This International Women’s Day, we don’t just celebrate women -
we commit to building a Europe where equality is reality.

24/02/2026

Ukraine’s youth are defending Europe’s future — and we will not look away.

Four years after Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine, our message is clear: our solidarity has not weakened — it has grown stronger.

Ukrainian youth have sacrificed their studies, their careers, their safety and, for many, their lives to defend the very foundations of Europe: independence, freedom, democracy and the rule of law.

They are not only fighting for their homeland. They are fighting for the future of Europe itself.

We must never allow fatigue to replace commitment. We must never allow distance to dilute responsibility.

Ukraine’s youth are paying the price for Europe’s freedom.

We stand with you. Today. Tomorrow. For as long as it takes.

Read the full statement on our website.

05/01/2026

A fragmented Europe cannot defend democracy or international law. One voice, one Europe — with responsibility and clarity.
Read the full statement on our website.

05/01/2026

In a political environment that rewards instant reactions, we believe serious international developments require reflection rather than haste.
Read the full YDE statement on our website.

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