In the week following the death of George Floyd in the US, the grief, anger, but also solidarity – across the US as well as in Europe – has been tremendous. As focus is drawn towards the injustices in the US, we also cannot ignore the shortcomings in our home, with Adama Traore, Oury Jalloh…
Call for a Secretary General Following the resignation of Secretary General Danica Vihinen, the interim position was held by Bàlint Gyévai, its time now for the Bureau to propose a candidate for the permanent position to the 2019 Autumn Congress. The candidates are expected to be available to take up work in our Brussels office…
LYMEC has with concern taken note of the news that Manfred Weber and the European People’s Party are trying to move the plenary vote on the “Copyright in the Single Market” proposal to be held already at the part session in Strasbourg next week. As the change of agenda has to be decided by the…
It’s election time for the individual members! This year, in accordance with the statutes update in Vilnius, you will elect not only 3 IMS delegates but also 2 representatives to the very first LYMEC IMS Steering Committee! Timeline for the elections Tuesday 8 January: Call for nominations Friday 18 January: Deadline for nominations Monday 21.1:…
Yesterday’s presidential elections in Russia was a sad day for democracy and as far away from free and fair as they come. The result of the elections, that saw Vladimir Putin secure yet another term with about 76 percent of the vote, was anticipated and the only at least to some extent uncertain part was…
In politics the best we can do is to go into dialogue with each other. That’s also why a format like G20, bringing together the major economies to talk about issues that goes beyond each country’s individual responsibility, is so important. Of course there are many things to argue about this meeting, especially against some…
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to work in LYMEC’s Office for four months from September 2017 The European Liberal Youth is looking for an administrative assistant for four months under the Bruxelles Formation “convention immersion professionnelle” internship scheme. The successful candidate will be working in LYMEC’s office in Brussels together with the Secretary General from…
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European Liberal Youth LYMEC warmly welcomes the decision by the ALDE Group in the European Parliament not to include the Italian Five Star Movement in the group. “Though we understand the urge to increase the size of the group and comprehend the advantages and added value of being back in the position of kingmaker in…
Investing in solutions for refugees/migrants and creating quality jobs for young people Young people across Europe have been deeply affected by the migration and refugee crisis and have often been the first to act to protect human life. Civil Society Organisations and Youth Organisations in particular have done their best to translate the goodwill of young…
The European Liberal Youth (LYMEC) sees no scandal in the TTIP documents leaked by Greenpeace, as they only reflect an ongoing negotiation process in which it is normal that both sides lobby for their interest. LYMEC therefore calls on Commissioner Cecilia Malmström to keep up her work to fight for a trade deal that is…
LYMEC is appalled by the current developments in Poland and strongly opposes the decision of the Polish Prime Minister to back the move towards a total ban on abortion. LYMEC ardently believes in the division of church and state powers, and that religious points of view should never be imposed on others. Moreover, LYMEC stresses the…