Institutional Support

Although the European Youth Parliament Belgium is a political independent organisation, we are supported by political and institutional figures. They are contributing to the development of hundreds of young Europeans each year by supporting our organisation and its activities.

Ursula von der Leyen

President of the European Commission

"I am very happy to be a patron of the European Youth Parliament. They offer many young Europeans the chance to develop and exchange their ideas, share best practices and bring them closer to each other. That's what today's youth will need to build the Europe of tomorrow."  

Roberta Metsola

President of the European parliament

"The European Youth Parliament is of remarkable value as a platform to foster political engagement among European youth. Yours is the generation that will shape the future of Europe and it is initiatives like the European Youth Parliament that help pave the way for a greener, more inclusive and digital future."

Charles Michel

former president of the European Council, and former prime minister of Belgium

"I express my support for the Belgian branch of the European Youth Parliament. It pursues the valuable aim of creating a strong awareness of the European dimension and its democratic values. It also ensures the voice of young people is heard on current issues that determine our shared future."

Josep Borell

former vice-president of the European Comission

“I have a strong interest in fostering a meaningful dialogue with and among young people in Europe and around the world, and welcome the remarkable work carried out by organisations such as the European Youth Parliament Belgium. Reinforcing civic education and intercultural dialogue, and providing a space for young people to exchange across borders is essential for a thriving European democracy.”


President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola addresses the participants of Kortrijk 2022 - 97th International Session

Hadja Lahbib

Vincent Van Peteghem

Petra De Sutter

David Clarinval

Ludivine Dedonder

Annelies Verlinden

Mathieu Michel

Sarah Schlitz

Eva De Bleeker

Thomas Dermine

Patricia Creutz

Bart Somers

Jan Jambon

Zuhal Demir

Tim Vandenput

Carl Decaluwé

Gwenny De Vroe

Hannelore Goeman

Steven Coenegrachts

Liesbeth Homans

Tom Ongena

Conner Rousseau

Antonio Tajani


EYP Belgium has support from

Ben Weyts

Benjamin Dalle

Mohamed Ridouani

Kathleen Van Brempt

Johan Van Overtveldt

Tom Vandenkendelaere

Hilde Vautmans

Jan Spooren

Luc Sels

Meyrem Almaci

Robrecht Bothuyne

Karine Brouwers

Cathy Coudyser

Elke Van den Brandt

Meyrame Kitir

Emmily Talpe

Koen Van den Heuvel

Ludwig Vandenhove

Orry Van de Wauwer

Eliane Tillieux

Sven Gatz

Rudi Vervoort

Franky Demon