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Europe, your vote counts. Take part in the European Elections 2014.

In May, European citizens will elect 751 members of the European Parliament. You decide the future of the EU: have your say on economy, environment, immigration & more!

Joint Recommendations from the EU Youth Conference in Thessaloniki

Through joint workshop sessions, young people, youth representatives and policy-makers from the 28 Member States came up with a list of 21 Recommendations regarding social inclusion and youth entrepreneurship, based around seven themes.

Be the guest photographer of the new European Parliament: new topic

The European Parliament invites all talented EU residents, over 18 years old, to join this photo competition featuring a different photo theme each month until May: check out the new February topic!

We are Europe. Every Day: video competition

What makes you proud to be a European? How do you live your life being a European citizen? Show it to the European Commission in a short video and get a cash prize for it!

Thessaloniki: European Youth Capital 2014

The vibrant Greek city takes over from Maribor (Slovenia), as European Youth Capital for 2014. Keep an eye out for all the events that will happen throughout the year.

European Charlemagne Youth Prize 2014

This prize is awarded to projects undertaken by young people which promote understanding and a shared sense of European identity, and offer practical examples of Europeans living together as one community.

Thessaloniki: European Youth Capital 2014

The vibrant Greek city takes over from Maribor (Slovenia), as European Youth Capital for 2014. Keep an eye out for all the events that will happen throughout the year.

Get European recognition for your project

With the European Charlemagne Youth Prize you can get up to €5000 for your project, a chance to visit the European Parliament in Strasbourg and attend the award ceremony in Aachen.

Fancy changing the law?

What would you do if you were in charge? The citizens’ initiative allows you to have input into EU policies and even propose your own legislation.

What is the European Youth Forum?

The voice of young people in Europe, this body seeks both to promote their interests and encourage them to participate more in society.

European Year of Citizens 2013

Throughout 2013, the EU will be organising a wave of events to raise citizens' awareness of their rights – especially when moving to another EU country. So what's it all about?