Transatlantic Youth Summit

As the largest youth political organisation in Europe, YEPP brings together 63 youth organisations from 39 countries across Europe.

Transatlantic Youth Summit-TYS

Why TYS?

In a changing geopolitical order it is crucial to strengthen ties with countries that share common values;
To reinvent the traditional transatlantic agenda to better address key-evolving issues;
Establish a network young American and European leaders (business, academia and politicians) ready to address the policy challenges of the future;
Address emerging global challenges that affect every country and every individual;
Reinforce atlanticismas a common value and a political priority for the members of this community.

Objectives

Create the “Transatlantic Youth Caucus”

Establish the Transatlantic Youth Summit as a permanent platform

Implement the Transatlantic Erasmus Programme

Format of the TYS Platform

Where & when?

Launch event: Washington D.C April 2023
Online discussions
US & Europe

Stakeholders

US Administration
Organizations from the civil society
US Congress
European Parliament
Business and Academia

Structure

A -One day conference preceded by two days of official meetings between European and American counterparts.
B -Follow-up webinars
C –Roundtables

One day conference preceded by two days of official meetings between European and American counterparts
Follow-up webinars
Roundtables

Key themes

2023 edition

Foreign policy, Defense and Security

The West approach to China
The Ukrainian conflict and liberal democracies
Artificial Intelligence

Technology and Sustainability

New CleanTech
The business case for climate change

Economy

Inflation Reduction Act
International Trade
EU-US Partnership

Application process

Participation Conference

A Selection Committee constituted by representatives of the stakeholders involved with the TYS platform will choose participants according to their background, CV and motivation.

FIRST STEP

Open call for applications:
Applicants are invited to send their CV with a short presentation about themselves (academic, personal, work experience details, etc.) and with the reasons why they should be aboard of TYS.

SECOND STEP

Selection committee decides:
The selection committee defines a shortlist of candidates to participate in the conference.