YEL Attends the Misk Global Forum

The Misk Global Forum, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will once again gather world leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and youth change makers. As one of the most influential platforms for youth leadership and future-oriented dialogue, the Summit aims to accelerate skills development, foster global collaboration, and equip young people to thrive in an increasingly […]

YEL at World Food Forum 2025

Written by Nicole Rita Napoli “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.” This powerful theme set the stage for this year’s World Food Forum (WFF), a global gathering that resonated deeply with my recent experience as a European Union delegate to the Y20. Attending the WFF was a profound reminder that the […]

COP 30 – A Glimmer of Hope

The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), set to take place in Belém, Brazil, from November 10–21, 2025, will bring together heads of state, policymakers, civil society, and youth leaders under the banner “From Commitments to Action: Building a Climate-Resilient Future.” This pivotal global summit will focus on accelerating the implementation of the Paris Agreement, enhancing climate adaptation and […]

YEL Engagement at the Paris Peace Forum 2025

The Paris Peace Forum 2025, scheduled for October 29–30 at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris, will convene global leaders, policymakers, and civil society representatives under the theme “New Coalitions for Peace, People and the Planet.” This gathering aims to address pressing global challenges such as climate crises, cyber threats, pandemics, and food insecurity. In […]

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 […]