What is EYE2021?
The European Youth Event (EYE) brings together at the European Parliament in Strasbourg thousands of young people from all over the European Union and beyond, to shape and share their ideas on the future of Europe.
EYE2021 will run virtual activities from 4 October, leading up to the main event on 8 and 9 October 2021, which will feature both virtual and in-person activities in Strasbourg, as well as new hybrid formats.
It is a unique opportunity for 16 to 30 years old to interact in-person and online, inspire each other and exchange their views with experts, activists, influencers and decision-makers, right in the heart of European democracy.
EYE2021 is the culmination of the European Parliament’s youth consultation process for the Conference on the Future of Europe. Starting in May 2021, in collaboration with pan-European youth organisations, young people’s ideas on the future of Europe will be collected on the YouthIdeas.eu platform. EYE2021 participants will explore these ideas in ideation workshops during the event. After a public voting process during EYE2021, the ideas will be consolidated into a report, presented to the Members of the Conference and fed into the political debate of the Conference.
EYE strives to promote equality, inclusiveness and sustainability with a strong commitment to accessibility for everyone. Our aim is to accommodate the needs of all participants and to implement actions that make the event sustainable and environmentally friendly. The EYE is in the process of obtaining the ISO 20121 certification for sustainable event management.
In the light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, EYE is following the development of the sanitary situation in Europe and will respect and implement all appropriate safety measures.
Check out the pictures from previous editions
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European Youth Event 2018 - #EYE2018 - Yo!Fest Village
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European Youth Event 2018 - #EYE2018 - Closing session: Don’t stop me now
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European Youth Event 2018 - #EYE2018 - Closing session: Don’t stop me now
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European Youth Event 2018 - #EYE2018 - Closing session: Don’t stop me now
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European Youth Event 2018 - #EYE2018 - Debate RICH AND POOR: calling for a fair share 'World happiness index: Where the happy people are'
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European Youth Event 2018 - #EYE2018 - Discussion SAFE AND DANGEROUS: staying alive in turbulent times ' Europe’s fight against terror: Die another day '
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European Youth Event 2018 - #EYE2018 - Discussion SAFE AND DANGEROUS: staying alive in turbulent times ' Europe’s fight against terror: Die another day '
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European Youth Event 2018 - #EYE2018 - Talk SAFE AND DANGEROUS: staying alive in turbulent times 'Sakharov prize: Voices of humanity'
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European Youth Event 2018 - #EYE2018 - Talk SAFE AND DANGEROUS: staying alive in turbulent times 'Sakharov prize: Voices of humanity'
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European Youth Event 2018 - #EYE2018 - Talk SAFE AND DANGEROUS: staying alive in turbulent times 'Sakharov prize: Voices of humanity'
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Yo!Fest Village, Fair share tent
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Accessibility Day in the Yo!Fest Village
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Accessibility Day in the Yo!Fest Village
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Hearing SAFE AND DANGEROUS: staying alive in turbulent times ' The DNA revolution: We better talk this over! '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Hemicycle talk APART AND TOGETHER: working out for a stronger Europe ' What’s next for Europe? '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Hemicycle talk APART AND TOGETHER: working out for a stronger Europe ' What’s next for Europe? '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Panel LOCAL AND GLOBAL: protecting our planet ' The burning question: Should Europe take the lead on climate action? '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Panel LOCAL AND GLOBAL: protecting our planet ' The burning question: Should Europe take the lead on climate action? '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Panel LOCAL AND GLOBAL: protecting our planet ' The burning question: Should Europe take the lead on climate action? '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Debate RICH AND POOR: calling for a fair share ' Basic income: Return of Robin Hood? '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Discussion APART AND TOGETHER: working out for a stronger Europe ' New citizens: Finding a place in this world '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Discussion APART AND TOGETHER: working out for a stronger Europe ' New citizens: Finding a place in this world '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Hemicycle session APART AND TOGETHER: working out for a stronger Europe ' Future of Europe: Comeback of the champion '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - - Yo!Fest Village
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - - Yo!Fest Village
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - - Yo!Fest Village
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - - Yo!Fest Village
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - - Yo!Fest Village
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Yo!Fest Village
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Yo!Fest Village
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Yo!Fest Village
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Yo!Fest Village
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Thematic discussion SAFE AND DANGEROUS: staying alive in turbulent times ' European security: Shelter from the storm '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Thematic discussion SAFE AND DANGEROUS: staying alive in turbulent times ' European security: Shelter from the storm '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Thematic discussion on RICH AND POOR: calling for a fair share ' Trade for all: Please fasten your seat belt... '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Thematic discussion on RICH AND POOR: calling for a fair share ' Trade for all: Please fasten your seat belt... '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Discussion YOUNG AND OLD: keeping up with the digital revolution ' Youth unemployment: The race to zero '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Discussion YOUNG AND OLD: keeping up with the digital revolution ' Youth unemployment: The race to zero '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Discussion YOUNG AND OLD: keeping up with the digital revolution ' Youth unemployment: The race to zero '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Plunging view on the Yo!Village from STRAS building rooftop
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Plunging view on the Yo!Village from STRAS building rooftop
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Panel discussion YOUNG AND OLD: keeping up with the digital revolution ' Forever young: Survive me if you can '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Panel discussion YOUNG AND OLD: keeping up with the digital revolution ' Forever young: Survive me if you can '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Panel discussion YOUNG AND OLD: keeping up with the digital revolution ' Forever young: Survive me if you can '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Panel discussion YOUNG AND OLD: keeping up with the digital revolution ' Forever young: Survive me if you can '
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Opening Ceremony : Come together
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Opening Ceremony : Come together
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - High stakes for Europe: A new generation comes into play in 2019
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - High stakes for Europe: A new generation comes into play in 2019
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - High stakes for Europe: A new generation comes into play in 2019
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - High stakes for Europe: A new generation comes into play in 2019
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - High stakes for Europe: A new generation comes into play in 2019
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European Youth Event #EYE2018 - Battle 4 Your Vote: A political rap battle . Artistic performance organised by the EU40 as part of the EU elections unplugged series
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TAKE PART
All young people who are between 16 and 30 years old can take part. To register, you need to form a group of a minimum of 10 people.
Participation in the EYE is free of charge but participants need to arrange and cover their own travel and accommodation in Strasbourg. It is an event for youth, co-created with youth, and participants can propose and organise interactive or artistic activities. The European Parliament is committed to promote inclusiveness and civic engagement. Groups can apply under certain conditions for a financial contribution.
More info on how to take part will be available soon.
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PROGRAMME
The latest version of the EYE2021 programme is now available. Check it out!
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SUSTAINABILITY
The core values of the EYE are democracy, inclusiveness, co-creation and commitment to giving a voice to young people.
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EYE Online
EYE online offers young people from all over the European Union and beyond a unique opportunity to virtually meet and inspire each other.
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BEYOND EYE
Have some ideas to share? Want to learn more about the European Parliament Youth Offer or be more active in the democratic process?
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PREVIOUS EDITIONS
How many editions of the EYE took place and what happened? Learn more about previous editions of the EYE.