Winter University 2018 // Krakow, Poland
EDS Winter University 2018 was held in Krakow, Poland, from 21 to 25 February 2018 under the theme of “Europe and Young leaders of local communities”.
EDS in Budapest for the KAS Conference
On Thursday 7th December, Secretary General Tomasz Kaniecki took part in the symposium of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and the Foundation for a Civic Hungary – Youth and Europe which was held in Budapest. Tomasz spoke on the situation in the Western Balkans, which is connected with the upcoming EDS council meeting in Skopje. He stressed on the need to continue the reforms for a good neighbourly relation and inclusive regional cooperation initiatives. Tomasz expressed EDS full commitment…
EDS at the 40th Anniversary of the EUCDW
2017 marked 40th anniversary of the European Union of Christian Democratic Workers (EUCDW).
Baltic Trip: 4 countries, in 4 days
EDS Baltic Trip took place from 8th to 12th of November and followed the route from Warsaw, Vilnius, Riga to Tallinn. Our study visit aimed to get an insight of this key and strategic region for the European security as well as to enhance cooperation with the Youth from Baltic states and students’ communities. Within four days, we hold more than 12 meetings with NGOs, students, political leaders, and representatives of local and national institutions….
Political seminar in Slovakia
Our member organisation, Fidelitas organised the third edition of a political seminar with their local partner Via Nova ICS in Dunaszerdahely, Slovakia. The event took place between the 20th and the 22nd of October and our Vice Chair Robert Kiss attended the event on behalf of EDS. The hosts of the event were addressed by Hájos Zóltán, mayor of Dunaszerdahely, followed by Berényi József vice-chairman of Nagyszombat couty. On Saturday morning, Rákoczi Krisztián, researcher at the local Political Institute…
Strengthening cooperation with International Young Democrat Union
EDS was recently invited to strengthen its cooperation with the International Young Democrat Union. The IYDU organised its annual Council Meeting in Brussels where EDS was invited to co-host a session with YEPP at the EPP headquarters. The participants of the IYDU Council Meeting visited the EPP headquarters on Friday 20th October. A panel discussion was organised by EDS and YEPP with both Chairmen of the organisations taking part, Virgilio Falco (EDS) and Andrianos Giannou…
EPPStudyVisit: EDS Chairman confirmed as speaker
EDS Chairman Virgilio Falco will be speaking at the annual study visit of the EPP organised by the EPP Group in the Committee of the Regions next month. The theme for this year’s study visit is “Europe’s youth as partners for sustainable change”. This event will be organised just one week after the UN Climate Change Conference is organised in Bonn. Participants of this year’s EPP Study Visit will be able to analyse, criticise and discuss the outcomes…
Our Participation in EPP Working Groups
As the official student association of the EPP, EDS continues to increase its presence in Brussels by participating in the Working Groups which are organised on a regular basis by the EPP. On Monday 2nd October, Vice-Chairs Tommi Pyykkö and Libertas Ezako participated in the EPP Working Group 2 on Economic and Social Policy. On the agenda there was the finalisation of two draft position papers on “Strengthening the “Middle Class” and “The Digital Transformation…
EDS at the EPP Campaign Managers Meeting
Over the past days, Chairman Virgilio Falco and Secretary General Tomasz Kaniecki were in Zagreb participating in the EPP – European People’s Party Campaign Managers meeting which was hosted by HDZ – Hrvatska demokratska zajednica. EDS pledged to support EPP with ideas, content and manpower. We will also provide research and new energy to the biggest European political family. The new ad hoc Working Group on European Elections 2019 was presented during the meeting and we look forward to share our views for…
EDS at #RecuperemElSeny demonstration in Spain
ES Nuestra organización siempre ha defendido el Estado de derecho y los derechos humanos como garantía de la democracia. Por eso hoy nuestro Presidente, Virgilio Falco, junto a nuestro Vice Presidente español, Carlo Angrisano, han acompañado a Nuevas Generaciones de España, con su Presidente, Diego Gago, y su Secretaria General, Reyes Fernández, en la manifestación #RecuperemElSeny por la unidad de España, convocada en Barcelona. El himno europeo ha cerrado la manifestación, pues defender la unidad de España es defender también el proyecto europeo….