European Committee of the Regions Young Elected Politicians (YEP) Programme | Network & Grow as a Local Leader

Are you a locally or regionally elected politician in the EU or an EU candidate country, born after January 1, 1990? Do you want to expand your network, exchange best practices, gain insights into EU legislation and funding opportunities, and actively engage with the European Committee of the Regions (CoR)? This is your chance to connect with CoR members and fellow politicians at all levels. Apply now to become part of the Young Elected Politicians (YEP) network!

The 2025 YEP programme will last until spring 2026, with activities scheduled throughout the year. All YEPs receive a provisional planning of milestone events at the start of the programme and are also informed about new opportunities open to the programme throughout its duration.

After the first year of the programme, YEPs become an alumnus and are invited to further events of the YEP programme and the flagship events of the CoR.

Benefits of Elected Politicians

• to network with fellow YEPs from elsewhere in the EU and candidate countries for EU accession and other politicians at local, regional, national and European level
• to exchange best practices with other local and regional politicians through dedicated online platforms
• to understand the opportunities offered by the EU for local and regional areas
• to speak on behalf of EU regions and municipalities in the European legislative process
• to learn about and directly contribute to EU policy-making
• to raise your profile and that of your community at the EU level

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Eligibility

You can apply if you:

• have been elected by direct universal suffrage at regional or local level in a Member State of the European Union or an EU Candidate Country
• are born after 1 January 1990
• do not hold a mandate as a CoR member or alternate
• have a good level of English
• complete the application form.

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