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Founded in 1987, the European Youth Parliament (EYP) is an international, non-partisan organization, accessible to young people all over Europe. They are encouraged to express their personal opinion concerning a united Europe.
The Organization function’s under the honorable patronage Mr. Martin Schulz, president of the European Parliament and that of Mr. Torbjorn Jagland, Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
EYP promotes the European dimension in education and goes by the principle: "Unity in diversity”. It offers students between 16 and 21 years old the possibility to participate in an instructive, practical and positive experience.
The European Youth Parliament consists in a forum where young people can express their own opinions without any political connotations. Students are encouraged to take an interest in current affairs and in the democratic process, practice independent thinking and take personal initiative. | 
