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 […]
YEL Engages with Commissioner Micallef
Young European Leadership (YEL) is proud to share its participation in the first EU Youth Implementation Dialogue, a new consultation format launched by the European Commission to strengthen youth engagement in policymaking. Following its recent selection as a member of the EU Youth Stakeholder Group, YEL was specially invited by European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, […]
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 […]
Opinion | GCC Hydrogen & Europe’s Climate Vision
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Oman, have historically relied on exporting oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG). However, with growing concerns over climate change and diminishing hydrocarbon reserves, a shift toward clean hydrogen is underway. This new direction could help secure both economic resilience and global […]
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 Delegation to the Y7 Canada Summit 2025
In May 2025, Young European Leadership proudly participated in the Youth 7 (Y7) Summit in Ottawa, Canada, contributing to one of the most significant youth engagement platforms tied to the G7 Presidency. As the official youth engagement group of the G7, the Y7 brings together young changemakers to discuss global challenges and present a unified […]