Public Statement on Y20 2025
Joint Statement on the Outcome of the Y20 Summit 2025 For the first time since its creation in 2011, the Y20 summit was unable to present a final communiqué to G20 leaders in 2025. This outcome is deeply regrettable, particularly at a moment when young people worldwide face compounding crises and urgently need political decision-makers […]
Opinion | Where the Future Begins: Europe through Youth’s Eyes at EYE 2025
by Nicole Napoli What is Europe for young people? What are their hopes, expectations, and how can they shape the future of the European Union? These were the guiding questions of the two intense days of the European Youth Event, held on June 13–14 at the symbolic home of European democracy: the European Parliament in […]
YEL Attends FFD4
by Ana Elena Opre Last month, our delegation attended the 4th International UN Summit on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, Spain, a decade after the 3rd summit in Addis Ababa laid the foundation for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year’s summit came at a critical moment. With only five years left to achieve […]
Erasmus+ from the Inside
Article written by Gemma Núñez Fulgencio Just a month ago, I had the opportunity to travel to the European Castle in the region of Steiermark (Austria) to attend my first Training Course on the design and implementation of Erasmus+ programs. This experience marked a turning point in both my personal and professional journey. Beyond the theoretical and practical aspects […]
YEL is Recruiting New Officers
Young European Leadership (YEL) is thrilled to announce the launch of a major expansion plan and an open call for new officers across all five of its core departments: Communications, Delegations, Finance, Community Building, and Operations. As we continue to grow and strengthen our presence as a leading youth-led organization in Europe, we are looking […]
Meet the Y20 EU Delegate – Jesus Cordero Gonzalez
Jesús Cordero González is a distinguished lawyer and expert in corporate compliance and data protection. He represents the European Union at the Y20 2025 in the track: AI, Digital Innovation, Skills Development, and the Future of Work. He currently serves as a Senior Lawyer at ECIJA Law Firm, specializing in digital compliance, AI governance, and […]
Meet the Y20 EU Delegate – Nicole Rita Napoli
Nicole Rita Napoli is a passionate advocate for EU affairs, youth empowerment, and social development. She currently serves as a Project Support Assistant at the European Commission (DG-SANTE), where she manages digital solutions related to health and food security. Her responsibilities include ensuring data integrity, supporting governance processes, coordinating team communication, and facilitating strategic project […]
Meet the Y20 EU Delegate – Antonio Tintoré Vicent
Antonio Tintoré Vicent is a graduate student in Transatlantic Affairs and Economics, currently completing a joint master’s programme between the College of Europe and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. His academic and professional focus lies at the intersection of geoeconomics, international security, and strategic statecraft, with a particular interest in EU-US relations, economic […]
Meet the Y20 EU Delegate – Constantin Alexandru Manda
Constantin-Alexandru Manda is a multifaceted policy advisor, attorney-at-law, and passionate advocate for youth engagement, focused on energy, democracy and EU affairs. Based in Bucharest, he is currently Senior Consultant at leading consultancy firm from Romania, where he focuses on strategic energy projects. He serves as the EU Delegate to the Y20 2025 for the track […]
Meet the Y20 EU Delegate – Maia Davies
Maia Madani Davies is a dynamic advocate for the Inclusive Economic Growth and Employment track, representing the European Union at the Y20 Summit 2025. Maia’s journey into international development began with a strong academic foundation, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Development from the University of Sussex. She also holds a Master of […]