Austerity or solidarity as the way out of the crisis? Opening speech by Young European Federalists
(This is an extended version of the speech that was delivered by the Young European Federalists debate team at the YO!fest 2013 Debate Contest in Brussels. After three rounds of debate, the audience and the independent jury decided that we won the contest) Dear friends, We are glad to join you here to discuss the … Read more
Victory in debate contest for Young European Federalists: Austerity or solidarity as the way out of the crisis?
During the YO!Fest2013 in Brussels, the Young European Federalists participated in a debate contest to discuss about austerity and solidarity in Europe as strategies to battle the crisis. We faced our friends from LYMEC (European Liberal Youth), FYEG (Federation of Young European Greens), YEPP (Youth of the European People’s Party), YES (Young European Socialists), and … Read more
A JEF Belgium Barbecue – not to miss!
*Register HERE (in English, Nederlands or français)* Dear JEF’fers, federalists, Europeans and friends! It’s that time of the year again! The Young European Federalists Belgium are inviting you for a barbecue. Catch up on European affairs, win a prize with our European tombola, get to know us a bit better or just drop by to have a … Read more
Ventotene: Give Shape to Europe!
Ventotene, Italy - 1 to 6 September - Application deadline: 22nd June The “Altiero Spinelli” Institute for Federalist Studies has been organizing an international seminar on the island of Ventotene since 30 years. This island off the Italian coast, was the place where Altiero Spinelli, author of the Federalist Ventotene Manifesto, was imprisoned during the Second World War. As … Read more
YO! Fest 2013 Is Here: Thursday and Friday
Yo, federalists, the best part of the European Youth Week is about to begin on Thursday: The YO! Fest. This year, the festival is awaiting you at the esplanade in front of the European Parliament on 30th and 31st of May. We’ll be waiting for you there! If you missed the one last year, the … Read more
Call for Participants: International Seminar in Sofia
Discover the new yet ancient Europe by joining the international seminar on Democratic European Citizenship in Sofia from May 7-14. Learn the best of how the EU works and the rights and obligations the EU citizenship brings in order to provide you with knowledge and skills for active participation in the democratic life of the union. … Read more
Call for Participants: JEF Europe Training Days
Now is the time to do good for Europe and sign up for the exciting JEF Europe Training Days in Brussels & Dworp. Learn to brainstorm, motivate and to use social media while participating in some of the major events in the city. This is an opportunity you simply cannot miss. Participation: 40 EUR for … Read more
Exchange for Europe: JEF Brussels in Maastricht
Mirena Ivanova, a member of JEF Brussels, participated in the Exchange for Europe, a two-part international trip, organised by JEF Brussels and JEF Maastricht. Here is her account of the experience. Part I: Maastricht Signed in 1992, the Maastricht Treaty is a cornerstone in the history and development of the European Union. It entered into … Read more
Report: JEF Ghent Simulation of the European Council
When the current board of JEF Ghent got elected, one of the main goals was to organise a simulation of the European Council. Months of preparation finally accummulated in two days. One day of simulating the European Council, preceded by an evening reception on March 15th. After a short introduction on JEF Ghent by our … Read more
Special Report: JEF Belgium Training Days 2013
JEF Brussels member Hamza Serry-Senhaji, our new regular columnist, has written an action-packed report for all those who have missed two life-changing days with a group of enthusiastic European federalists. Curious about how it unfolded? Read on. The JEF Belgium Training Days On Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of March, JEF Belgium organized the third edition … Read more
