Your Europe, Your Say

Your Europe, Your Say is a youth plenary organised by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels.

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Missed the YEYS 2026 Closing Plenary Session? Here's your chance to catch up 🎬The full session is now available , bringi...
27/03/2026

Missed the YEYS 2026 Closing Plenary Session? Here's your chance to catch up 🎬

The full session is now available , bringing together the key moments of the event - from final reflections to the presentation of the 5 YEYS proposals developed by participants. These ideas highlight the creativity, vision, and determination of young people. Check out the 5 proposals here 👉🏼 https://link.europa.eu/8JjK4B

Curious to see the final outcomes and hear the proposals that stood out? Dive in and experience it for yourself 👇🏼

Get inspired and be part of the conversation.

It’s a wrap! Two days, countless ideas, and one shared goal: strengthening democracy through youth voices.

Missed the YEYS 2026 Opening Plenary Session? No worries, we’ve got you covered 🎥✨Catch up on all the inspiring moments,...
27/03/2026

Missed the YEYS 2026 Opening Plenary Session? No worries, we’ve got you covered 🎥✨

Catch up on all the inspiring moments, powerful speeches, and fresh ideas that kicked off this year’s event. From passionate youth voices to thought-provoking discussions, it’s all there waiting for you.

Whether you want to relive the energy or experience it for the first time, now’s your chance 👇

Watch, get inspired, and join the conversation!

https://link.europa.eu/8JjK4B


It’s a wrap! Two days, countless ideas, and one shared goal: strengthening democracy through youth voices.

And snap… just like that we are on the second and final day of  !But the day is just getting started – stay tuned for in...
20/03/2026

And snap… just like that we are on the second and final day of !

But the day is just getting started – stay tuned for inspiring talks from our amazing speakers! 👀

EESC Vice-President for Communication, Marija Hanževački
Boris Gurzhy ()
Carolin Hochstrat ()
Miroslav Hajnoš, EESC Youth Member
Laure Niclot (.niclot), EESC Youth Member
EESC President Seamus Boland ()
Ingrid Bellander, DG EAC

Follow the opening and closing plenaries online and check out the proposals at our closing plenary! 🤩

💻 Catch everything on our webstream: https://link.europa.eu/nJP3Bm


✨ A day filled with curiosity and European spirit!Diego Dutto, one of our EESC - European Economic and Social Committee ...
18/03/2026

✨ A day filled with curiosity and European spirit!

Diego Dutto, one of our EESC - European Economic and Social Committee members visited I.I.S. Don Geremia Piscopo, in Italy, meeting enthusiastic students eager to learn about the European Economic and Social Committee and the exciting opportunities offered through Your Europe, Your Say! 2026.

The exchange was energetic, inspiring, and a beautiful reminder of how ready young people are to shape Europe’s future.

We can’t wait to see the voices of come alive in Brussels this week! 🇪🇺🚀


⏳ 2 Days until  !On 19-20 March, young participants from all over Europe will gather in Brussels for the annual youth - ...
17/03/2026

⏳ 2 Days until !

On 19-20 March, young participants from all over Europe will gather in Brussels for the annual youth - Your Europe, Your Say! (YEYS) at the EESC - European Economic and Social Committee.

During the two days of the event, students and young people will exchange ideas, collaborate in workshops and develop policy proposals on democratic engagement, active participation and meaningful connections.

In parallel, teachers will participate in different workshops hosted by the European Commission, Council of the European Union and House of European History.

Follow the opening and closing plenaries on our webpage and stay tuned for the YEYS-ers proposals!

👉🏼 https://link.europa.eu/ndCgf9


YEYS Youth ProgrammeThursday 19 March13:00 - Registration14:00 - Icebreaking sessions15:00 - Networking and connecting activities18:00 - Welcome addresses by EESC representativesMarija Hanževački

✨ A day full of curiosity and European spirit!EESC Member Linda Romele visited Ādažu vidusskola, in Latvia, where she me...
13/03/2026

✨ A day full of curiosity and European spirit!

EESC Member Linda Romele visited Ādažu vidusskola, in Latvia, where she met passionate students eager to learn about the European Economic and Social Committee and the exciting opportunities offered through Your Europe, Your Say! 2026.

The exchange was energetic, inspiring, and a great reminder of how ready young people are to shape Europe’s future.

We can’t wait to see the voices of come alive in Brussels this March! 🇪🇺🚀


✨ Encouraging Europe’s next generation of active citizens! ✨EESC Member Florian Marin met with students and teachers at ...
13/03/2026

✨ Encouraging Europe’s next generation of active citizens! ✨

EESC Member Florian Marin met with students and teachers at Haydarpaşa Lisesi to discuss the mission of the European Economic and Social Committee and present the upcoming Your Europe Your, Say! 2026.

Such exchanges play an important role in developing interest in European affairs and motivating young people to contribute to .

We look forward to welcoming all YEYS participants to Brussels in March. ✈️


✨ Empowering Europe’s future changemakers! ✨EESC Member Athanasios Ioannidis spent an inspiring morning at Hellenique Sc...
13/03/2026

✨ Empowering Europe’s future changemakers! ✨

EESC Member Athanasios Ioannidis spent an inspiring morning at Hellenique School of Brussels, where students and teachers dove into a lively conversation about how the European Economic and Social Committee works and why YEYS is such a unique opportunity for young voices.

Moments like these help open the door to EU topics in a fresh, accessible way and remind students that their perspective truly matters.

We’re already counting down the days to welcome all participants to Brussels this March! 🇪🇺


✨ Encouraging the next generation of Europeans!During a recent visit to Väike-Maarja Gümnasium in Estonia, EESC Member M...
07/03/2026

✨ Encouraging the next generation of Europeans!

During a recent visit to Väike-Maarja Gümnasium in Estonia, EESC Member Meelis Joost spoke with students and teachers about the role of the European Economic and Social Committee and introduced them to the YEYS programme.

School visits like this help raise awareness about European topics and give young people the chance to express their ideas and perspectives.

We are excited to welcome YEYS participants to Brussels this March! 🚀


✨ Inspiring the next generation of Europeans!                                                                           ...
06/03/2026

✨ Inspiring the next generation of Europeans! EESC Member Miroslav Hajnoš visited the Mirko Vešović Secondary School of Economics in Montenegro, where he met with the students and teachers to discuss the work of the European Economic and Social Committee and present the YEYS event.

These school visits are a fantastic opportunity to spark curiosity about European topics and encourage young people to make their voices heard through .
We can’t wait to welcome all the YEYS participants to Brussels this March! 🚀


📍 On the road to Your Europe, Your Say! 2026 Our EESC Member Veselin Mitov visited the Secondary school for European lan...
27/02/2026

📍 On the road to Your Europe, Your Say! 2026

Our EESC Member Veselin Mitov visited the Secondary school for European languages "St. Constantin-Cyril The Philosopher", in Bulgaria, to meet the students and teachers, present the role of the European Economic and Social Committee, and introduce YEYS.

These visits are an important step in preparing young people for their participation in and in strengthening their understanding of how they can engage with Europe.

We’re looking forward to welcoming our YEYS-ers in Brussels in March! ✨

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Still wondering why you should apply to  ? Your voice matters and this is where it will be heard! 📣 Step into an unforge...
12/11/2025

Still wondering why you should apply to ? Your voice matters and this is where it will be heard! 📣

Step into an unforgettable European experience! 🚀

Applications for YEYS2026 are open until 30 November
Link to apply 👉 https://link.europa.eu/8JjK4B

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