Who was going to tell me that this experience was going to change my life?
Welcome to what has been my first session with the EYP… You are probably wondering what the EYP is, well, until recently I didn’t have it very clear either, but I will try to explain it in the best possible way:
«The EYP is an organization that, by simulating sessions of the European Parliament, seeks to encourage young people to take an active part in the politics of their community. It also provides training for young people on European issues through events, sessions and activities also organized by young people. It is an organization of young people for young people».
If my mini-explanation has helped you understand what it is, perfect, if not visit the official website and hopefully you will soon get involved in the organization.
This particular session was an «International Forum», which means that it was a session open to all people inside or even outside the platform (as is my case).
The «Iberian Forum» was a week-long meeting between EYP Spain and EYP Portugal in which I had the opportunity to be a delegate for the first time. Therefore, I have been debating for several days on my topic, in this case how to promote development without leaving the more advantaged countries behind. After many intense debates, on the last day, as in all the sessions, the General Assembly was held, the moment when the resolutions of the committees are discussed and the debate is opened to amendments and doubts.
In particular, this meeting was special because it brought together two national committees and took place in two different cities; Vigo, Galicia and Braga, Portugal.
I must admit that it has been both exciting and exhausting, but I am also proud to be able to announce that our resolution has been approved and will now be sent to the European Parliament.
After this intense week I can say that I am an official member of EYP Spain and I hope to be part of many upcoming sessions where I hope to meet more people and improve my own skills.