Young Elected Politicians Programme  

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Young Elected Politicians programme (YEPs) is a network of politicians who are no older than 35 and hold a mandate at regional or local level in the EU and candidate countries to EU accession. Fully funded by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), the YEP programme gives young elected representatives the opportunity to raise their voice at the EU level, take part in the EU policy-making process, make use of tailored trainings and more!
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About us

​The YEP programme was launched by the CoR at the 8th European Summit of Regions and Cities in 2019 as a way to give young locally and regionally elected representatives a first-hand look into the EU. The programme has grown both in size and scope since its inception. With a network of more than 650 young representatives from the EU and its neighbourhood, the YEP programme has become an integral part of the CoR. As such, YEPs get the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with CoR members, take part in tailored trainings and participate in the CoR's flagship events.

A call to join the programme is published in the first trimester each year. 

Our goals

  • Promote and facilitate the exchange of best practices among local and regional politicians;
  • Provide networking opportunities with CoR members, Political Groups and peers;
  • Help understanding and seizing opportunities offered by the EU for local and regional areas;
  • Offer opportunities to speak for EU regions and municipalities in the European legislative process through consultations with CoR rapporteurs and debates on priority policies;
  • Invite young representatives to Plenary sessions, meetings of the CoR's thematic commissions (in Brussels and beyond) and EU Local Dialogues;
  • Invite young representatives to participate in CoR flagship events such as the European Week of Regions and CitiesEuroPComEuropean Summits of Regions and Cities;
  • Strengthen the outreach of young elected representatives through communication support and tailored trainings.​

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​Watch​ more videos on our Youtube channel​ and listen to our podcast series Local leaders for Europe​​. ​

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