Comments on EYP
“I would like to congratulate you on the success encountered by this ongoing project that reaches more than 10.000 young participants each year, through its regional, national and international projects.“
“I honour and applaud the efforts you undertake in your work for the European Youth Parliament and I salute all its Delegates. It is a truly important task to bring together young people from all over Europe, to discover common values while respecting the diversity of cultures and to discuss and deliberate ono issues of common concern. Europe can, in fact, only grow stronger if people like you all invest energy and personal commitment into promoting the European project. Europe is not only a matter of the mind; it is also a matter of the heart.”
Josep Borrell Fontelles, former President of the European Parliament
“I have noted with interest the work of the European Youth Parliament to promote dialogue and sharpen democratic awareness among young Europeans.“
Jos? Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission
“My generation had to face the cold war and the threat of a nuclear war. We have overcome. Your generation has to face the challenges of globalisation. The European Youth Parliament helps you to prepare for the job, it helps you to overcome the global challenges. I am impressed by the draft resolutions that you prepared in the Committees and will discuss here at the Plenary. I highly appreciate that these documents cover the most burning issues of our world.”
L?szlo Kov?cs, Commissioner for Taxation and Coustoms Union
“I rest convinced that initiatives like the European Youth Parliament are essential to bridge the gaps between our nations and to foster a new generation of true Europeans.”
Janez Potocnik, Commissioner for Science and Research
“Sachez que je prendrais connaissance avec une attention tout particuli?re de ces r?solution, qui d?montrent ? quel point le Parlement europ?en des jeunes est une entit? dynamique et enthousiaste pour construire l?avenir de l?union europ?enne.”
Jacques Barrot, Vice-President of the European Commission
“Clearly, the European Youth Parliament debated some important questions, and I am delighted to see that your work is raising such interest in European issues among young people.”
Terry Davis, Secretary General of the Council of Europe
“I appreciate very much the European Youth Parliament?s contribution to the promotion of the principles of the European Citizenship for the young generation of Europe.”
Armin Bosch, Head of Unit in the European Commission for Education and Culture
“The European Youth Parliament has been very successful in bringing together young Europeans from different member states. I fully support your concept of discussing current questions of European interest in a parliamentary style with participants from culturally mixed backgrounds. I am convinced that this will help young men and women to better understand how Europe works and what opportunities lie ahead if we get on with the European project.”
Joseph Daul, Chairman of the European Parliament?s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
“The resolution booklets (compiled after each Session and containing all resolutions passed during the respective General Assembly; the editors) show that the participants in such events gain an excellent insight into the mechanisms of decision making processes in EU institutions. The selection of the specific content related motions for the resolutions in the different policy areas are of a very high standard and refer to policy matters which are of great importance for the development of the European Union.”
David Coyne, Director ?Lifelong learning: Education and Training policies? in the European Commission for Education and Culture
“I would like to express my support and encouragement for the 2006 event of the European Youth Parliament [Tampere06]. This will give you valuable experience in democratic participation in Europe.”
Olli Rehn, European Commissioner for Enlargement
“I appreciate your organisation?s important contribution in providing a forum for discussion and promoting awareness among Europe?s youth on relevant European issues.”
Vladim?r ?pidla, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities