• BEGINNINGS

• Summer 2011: Research by the European Youth Forum into youth participation at European Parliament elections, analysis of election campaigns across Europe.

• Two sided problem: Young people do not trust politicians, politicians do not often address young people.

• Not enough information for young people; politicians did not focus on issues of interest to young people: no dialogue.

What is the League of Young Voters?

•Non-partisan initiative that seeks to inform young people about the European Parliament elections

•Provides an overview of the issues at stake for young people during the election campaign

•Mobilising European political parties to address issues of concern to young people

•Encouraging the dialogue between young people and candidates/ political parties

•Mobilising all youth-related campaigns under into one common Pan-European youth movement

The League of Young Voters at national level

•Activities for young people carried out by National Youth Councils and international youth organisations.

•Analysis of national election campaign manifestos.

•Connection of all campaigns across the EU to make a pan-European electoral platform for young people

Activities of the League

•Website (www.youngvoters.eu)•Debates between young people and politicians•Publications about relevant topics•Educational material for schools•Training for young candidates•Large Scale Events (First televised European Presidential debate, European Youth Event 2014)

Partners

Questions?

John Lisney (Coordinator)John.lisney@youthforum.org

Jenny de Nijs (European Activities)jennifer.denijs@youthforum.org

Kris Snick (National Activities)kris.snick@youthforum.org