Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
France Norway Switzerland United Kingdom Worldwide
Various locations
Overview
The International Sessions are the flagship events of the EYP. The very first International Session of the European Youth Parliament was held in Fontainebleau, France in 1988. Since then, more than 80 International Sessions have been held all over Europe.
Our flagship events take place three or two times a year in different countries, bringing together members of every EYP National Committee and showcasing best practices for the network.
Details
35,000 participants throughout Europe
In 2014, almost 600 events brought together over 35,000 participants all over Europe. Three times a year, the EYP holds an International Sessions, where 300 young people meet in different European cities to debate the important issues of the day. Their resolutions are passed on to key European decision makers.
During an International Session, or in short IS, around 300 young people from 40 European countries debate the pressing issues of our time, based on the EYP Methodology.
Since 1988, nearly 100 International Sessions have been organised in more than 29 countries and 70 different cities, allowing over 20,000 young people to experience the #EYP spirit and learn how to collaborate across borders.
Run by young people, for young people
Just like all other events of the European Youth Parliament (EYP), International Sessions are organised by young people, for young people. The majority of those who take part in an International Session are the delegates. They are selected by their National Committees, usually through a competitive selection process on the national level during a National Selection Conference.
At ISs young people also take on various other roles as moderators, organisers, and members of a media team. They are selected by a selection panel, composed of representatives from the hosting National Committee, the Governing Body of the European Youth Parliament, and EYP members who have held the same positions at previous International Sessions.
European Youth Parliament
The European Youth Parliament (EYP) is a unique European educational programme. It offers young people the opportunity to debate current European issues and experience an intercultural setting.
The EYP is present in 40 European countries and thus connects young people throughout Europe. At the 600 annual Sessions, they experience intercultural debate and active European citizenship. They also learn key skills for their future, such as international teamwork, languages and social skills.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
The majority of the participants attend the events in the role of delegates. Delegates are selected by their National Committees through a competitive selection process on the national level – usually at a National Selection Conference.
Next to being delegates, young participants can also take on the role of an official, meaning that they act as journalists, editorial assistants, editors, chairpersons, the Vice-President or the President of the session. Officials for International Sessions are selected by a selection panel composed of representatives from the hosting National Committee, the Governing Body of the European Youth Parliament, and previous active EYP members who have held the positions at previous sessions.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
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Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
