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 […]
Opinion | Charting a Sustainable Future for the G7
Article by Marios Chalaris. Marios Chalaris is a delegate of the European Union at the Y7 Summit 2025 in the Energy & Environment Track. He also serves as the Director of Community Building at Young European Leadership. His focus is on proactively shaping a sustainable future. He believes that young leaders possess both the opportunity […]
Youth 20 2025 – A New Beginning
The 26th anniversary of the Group of Twenty (G20) in 2025 signifies a momentous step forward in global cooperation and economic partnership. Founded in 1999 originally as a meeting group for finance ministers, the G20 has since evolved and emerged as a crucial platform, uniting both developed and developing nations, collectively representing approximately 80% of […]
Young European Leadership Elects New Board at 2025 General Assembly
Young European Leadership (YEL) convened its 2025 General Assembly this week, bringing together its members from across Europe to reflect on the past year’s achievements and set the course for an ambitious new chapter in the organization’s growth. The highlight of the Assembly was the election of the new Board of Directors, tasked with leading […]
Opinion | Europe at the Edge? Reflections from the Munich Security Conference 2025
Article by Vincent Tadday Three days of intense discussions, back-to-back events, and conversations that felt more urgent than ever. The Munich Security Conference 2025 took place at a time when Europe is under mounting geopolitical pressure and facing deep internal divisions. While the world watches, the continent stands at a crossroads. The decisions made today […]
YEL Signs MOU with Treescape Planet Organization
Young European Leadership (YEL) is excited to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Treescape Planet Organization. They are an environmental NGO based in Uganda, dedicated to promoting sustainable land management practices. Their mission is to empower communities to become champions of sustainable development focusing on afforestation, agroforestry and reforestation initiatives. This […]
Youth G7 Wants to Hear from You
On March 17th, the European Union’s delegates to the Youth G7 (Y7) conference launched their European Youth Survey. Targeting individuals aged 16 to 30, the survey aims to ensure a democratic process and foster better representation of the diverse perspectives held by the continent’s youth. This initiative underscores a concerted effort to engage with the demographic […]
The Road to Y20
Preparing for Y20 in South Africa In the heart of Johannesburg, a city known for its vibrant culture and indomitable spirit, a gathering of young minds is set to take place that will bring together thought and community leaders from all over the world shaping the future of global policy. This event is the G20 […]
Interview with Fermin Zabala – Vice President of JEF Spain
Although he is a Business Studies and Law student, Fermín has been active in organizations like JEF since he arrived in the academic world, mostly focusing on International Law and the European Union. As well, he has focused on communication in all of its forms, whether it is written, spoken or visual, he has used […]