Young Elected Politician programme 2022 \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bAre you a politician with a mandate at local or regional level in the EU, born after 1 January 1982? Are you willing to network, exchange best practices, obtain information on EU legislation and EU funding opportunities, contribute to the work of the European Committee of the Regions, and meet and debate with CoR members and other local, regional and European politicians?\u00a0You are welcome to apply to join the Young Elected Politicians (YEP) network!<\/span><\/p>\n Read below for all the details of the 2022 YEP Programme and <\/span>apply<\/span><\/a> by 8 April 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Contents\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bWho?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n You can apply if you:<\/span><\/p>\n Candidates will be selected on the basis of the quality of their application form and with an eye to ensuring balance in terms of gender, regional and local representation, political affiliation and nationality.\u00a0\u200b\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u200b\u200bWhy?<\/b><\/p>\n In addition, selected YEPs will have the opportunity to participate in various communication activities related to the programme.<\/span><\/p>\n \u200bWhat?<\/b><\/p>\n The YEP programme 2022 will contribute to the <\/span>European Year of Youth<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The programme is structured around three topics. In the application form you will need to put the three topics in order of preference.<\/span><\/p>\n The YEP programme will help you to build bridges between your city and region and the EU, will give you inspiration on how to foster democracy, and will allow you to find ways of involving young people in democratic discussion and in local life.<\/span><\/p>\n \u200b2. Building resilient communities<\/b><\/p>\n Under this topic, the YEP programme will give you a deeper insight into the European Green Deal, to inspire and be inspired by the projects of fellow YEPs, CoR members and other politicians. You will also get to know how to contribute to EU climate change and carbon-neutrality targets.<\/span><\/p>\n \u200b3. Cohesion as a fundamental value<\/b><\/p>\n The YEP programme will allow you to learn about funding for local and regional authorities, to understand how cohesion policy can help the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and the development of your city and region, and to share best practices with other YEPs and politicians.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u200bMeetings are planned to take place in English\u00a0and French where\u00a0possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When?<\/b><\/p>\n The 2022 YEP programme will last until spring 2023, with activities scheduled throughout the year. Some are mandatory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Then you will become an alumnus and you will be invited to further selected events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here is a provisional list of activities for 2022. Please be aware that dates might still change.<\/span><\/p>\n Additional activities\/events might be added throughout the year. You will be informed in due course.<\/span><\/p>\n Where?<\/b><\/p>\n All events will take place online. Depending on how the COVID-19 pandemic develops, the programme might be subject to change and events might be cancelled. Should physical participation in Brussels be possible, you will be informed in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n \u200bHow?<\/b><\/p>\n To apply, you must fill in the following form:\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n Apply to join the YEP community \u2013 English<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n
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