Leipzig 2015 - 80th International Session of the European Youth Parliament

11/05/2017

We hope you still cherish your Leipzig merchandise. If you would like to expand your collection, participate in the EYP merchandise competition by the end of the day!

David Corish (IE) - notebooks, stickers, bag

01/02/2016

The 2016 edition of the "International Session Head Organisers' Summit" took place in Berlin last week-end. The 2015 Head-Organisers of Izmir 2015 - 78th International Session of the European Youth Parliament, #tampere2015 and Leipzig 2015 - 80th International Session of the European Youth Parliament wish successful events to the teams of the upcoming International Sessions Dublin Belfast 2016 - 81st International Session of the EYP, RISE 2016 - 82nd International Session of the European Youth Parliament, Laax 2016 - 83rd International Session of the European Youth Parliament and in Trondheim&Røros, Norway in spring 2017 and Brno, Czech Republic in summer 2017.

21/01/2016

Credits: Marta Sznajder (PL)

21/01/2016

Credits: Marta Sznajder (PL)

24/12/2015

We would like to express our gratitude once more to everyone who participated and contributed to this special event in past November. Thanks a lot for all those beautiful memories and your support!

We wish you a merry christmas and all the best for 2016!

21/12/2015

Credits: Enrique Tasa Sanchis (ES)

21/12/2015

Credits: Enrique Tasa Sanchis (ES)

21/12/2015

Credits: Marta Sznajder (PL)

Pictures from the outstanding night of the Euro Concert in Banquet Hall of the New Town Hall

26/11/2015

Credits: Marta Sznajder (PL)

23/11/2015

Credits: Seraina Petersen (CH)

23/11/2015

Credits: Enrique Tasa Sanchis (ES)

13/11/2015

Our thoughts and solidarity go to Paris tonight, everyone that is there please take care of yourselves and stay safe.

13/11/2015

Credits: Kristine Fainveica (LV)

13/11/2015

GA has started this morning, best of luck to all the delegates proposing their resolutions.

11/11/2015

Credits: Gemma Lyons (IE)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBmTI-keivw

11/11/2015

Credits: Marta Sznajder (PL)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8v-CXq5L9s

10/11/2015

With the conclusion of the expert hearings, the committees are now making their way into different restaurants within Leipzig for committee dinner.

10/11/2015

Ceremony held in the picturesque St. Nicholas Church on the historical date 9th of November #9Nov

Ceremony held in the picturesque St. Nicholas Church on the historical date 9th of November #9Nov

10/11/2015

The second day of committee work is now well on its way. Good luck to all the delegates with the discussions.

09/11/2015

Today on #9Nov, Leipzig 2015 - 80th International Session of the European Youth Parliament has been officially opened at the magnificent St. Nicholas Church. The participants enjoyed listening to speeches by the mayor of the city of Leipzig, Mr. Burkhard Jung, the President of the Federal Constitutional Court of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr Andreas Voßkuhle, the Minister of State for Europe at the Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) of Germany, Mr. Michael Roth as well as the Head Organiser of the session Alexandre Narayanin and the President of the session Luca Olumets. Furthermore the event was musically accompanied by wonderful contributions from the Reinhold-Quartett of the Gewandhausorchester

08/11/2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBmTI-keivw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBmTI-keivw

08/11/2015

The second day of team building has been kicked off with all participants gathering for a group photo.

07/11/2015

After a busy day of team building, Eurovillage is a well-deserved dinner and a chance for the participants to experience different foods and cultures.

07/11/2015

Credits: Kristine Fainveica (LV)

Friday 6th of November

07/11/2015

Team building has begun and the participants are truly getting into the spirit of the session!

Credits: Kristine Fainveica (LV)

07/11/2015

[INTA] “Trade isn’t like that anymore. All that is in the past, gone” - IS Leipzig 2015

In the grand finale of our series of topic articles Enrique Tasa Sanchis (ES) had the pleasure of interviewing Cecilia Malmström, the EU Commissioner for Trade about EYP, TTIP, and trade in an ideal world.

With TTIP talks well under way, and the issue of ACPs and their policy for trade with the Union, I had the chance to have a chat Cecilia Malmström, Commissioner for Trade of

06/11/2015

[JURI I] Fighting corruption- still a long way to go - IS Leipzig 2015

Corruption, the plague of many a country. In this article for the Committee on Legal Affairs I (JURI I) Triin Kaup (EE) interviews someone from Transparency International, an organisation that combats precisely this plague, and analyses the situation in her home country.

You can find the Topic Overview for the Committee on Human Rights III (DROI III) HERE! Estonia- A brief overview of how this small EU Member State is trying to tackle corruption. Corruption – not

06/11/2015

[DROI III] Inside the Camp - IS Leipzig 2015

The news has been overflowing with accounts of refugees stranded at the borders of the EU, but most of us have no clue about the actual living conditions of these people. Now you have a chance to gain an insight. Waltter Roslin (FI) has gathered the impressions and images of a fellow student that has visited a transit camp in Slovenia in the topic article for the Committee on Human Rights III (DROI III).

05/11/2015

Credits: Kristine Fainveica

05/11/2015

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Would you like to stay up to date regarding the possible strike affecting Lufthansa flights? You can read the latest updates about it in the session app, all while reading amazing articles written by members of the Media Team! http://app.leipzig2015is.eu/

Leipzig 2015 is the 80th International Session of the European Youth Parliament.

05/11/2015

[AFET] The Great Lie of the Art of War - IS Leipzig 2015

180’000 casualties at the hands of worldwide conflicts were reported just in 2015. Marta Sznajder (PL) talks with a friend with firsthand experience about the effects open conflicts can have on a country in the topic article for the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET).

Conflicts. Small ones and bigger ones. Those only local, and those that capture the attention of the entire globe. Conflicts that occur far, far, away, and those that happen just outside of the European

04/11/2015

[ENVI II] Time to Act – but Who Shall Play the Lead? - IS Leipzig 2015

What is the furthest you have gone by bike? Chances are, you have not gone from London to Paris, like these protesters that are unhappy with their government's efforts regarding combating climate change. Gemma Lyons (IE) interviews some of those involved and provides some background information about why and what they are protesting against in this article for ENVI II.

You can find the Topic Overview for the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety II (ENVI II) HERE! It may be November, but 2015 still holds great promise for the climate change

04/11/2015

The preparations in Leipzig are in full swing! The organisers of #leipzig2015is have already arrived yesterday, set up their orga room, packed welcome bags and are now looking forward to the arrival of the Chairs' Team and the Media Team this afternoon. Only two days to go until the session will be officially kicked off!

04/11/2015

[SEDE] The EU's License to Kill?

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) serve many purposes, but most of all they are hailed for their military potential. Many countries already use UAVs for warfare, but should the EU hop aboard the bandwagon when it comes to this form of often lethal technology? Irida Karasmanoglou (GR) assesses the current legal framework and the main concerns surrounding this new technology in her topic article for the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE).

03/11/2015

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We have got one more thing for you before you start your journey to Leipzig: the Leipzig 2015 web app! Get all the latest content from the media team and view an up to date programme directly on your phone at http://app.leipzig2015is.eu

Leipzig 2015 is the 80th International Session of the European Youth Parliament.