Young Elected Liberal Leaders Summit 2022
WHAT
Following on from the success of the previous Summits of Young Elected Local and Regional Leaders (#YELL) that took place in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, Renew Europe CoR group have yet again teamed up with European Liberal Youth (LYMEC) and Young Democrats for Europe (YDE) to organise a fifth in 2022. This time the event will take place at the European Summit of regions and cities in Marseille 3-4 March. The European Summit of regions and cities is a gathering of local representatives organised every two years by the European Committee of the Regions to discuss the EU's future challenges. With the support of the French hosts and co-organisers, youth representatives, and a wide participation enabled by the hybrid format, the 9th European Summit of Regions and Cities invites citizens and their elected representatives to help design a more resilient, cohesive and democratic European Union.
WHEN & WHERE
3-4 March 2022.
The draft agenda and confirmations will be sent by 11 February 2022.
WHY
The purpose of the event is to provide an opportunity for young liberal democrat local and regional elected leaders to meet and share ideas and best practice amongst themselves. As well as, to take part in the wider programme of the European Summit of regions and cities. It is a two-day event, packed with information and networking opportunities, a high-level summit among the participants. Travel and accommodation will be covered for selected participants on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information regarding previous editions of the project you can visit www.reneweurope-cor.eu/yell as well as the European Summit of regions and cities
WHO
You are encouraged to apply if: 1) you are between 18 and 35; 2) you hold an elected mandate at local or regional level; and 3) you hold a position of responsibility either in government or in opposition. For example, if you are a mayor, group leader or a deputy, rapporteur, spokesperson, chair of a committee etc.