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9th May 2012. All over Europe, Young European Federalists celebrate 9th May and recall the necessity of a united Europe.

09.05.12 10:48

Federalists target 2014 elections

24.04.12 15:34

European Federalists despise renationalisation of border control

24.04.12 14:17

The New Federalist


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Youth participation in Europe: Less is more
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Have you ever found yourself doing something just for your CV? These days society expects us to study in a more straightforward way, without looking left or right, in order to graduate as soon as possible. No wonder: The new education ideal is to make students ready for the labour market at a maximum age of 23 years. On the other hand, we are supposed to prove as many “soft skills” and social competences as possible. This general feeling of “CV pressure” yields the impression that the more (...) - Opinions

The Agenda for Change: changing the EU's development policy
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Changes in the development policies of the European Union (EU) are currently being discussed. The discussion is based upon the Commission's “Agenda for Change”, proposed in October 2011. At this moment, the European Parliament and the EU's member states are debating the proposed modifications and the negotiations should be concluded in May 2012. When domestic unemployment is high, recession looms and budget cuts are being made, it is difficult for politicians to legitimise development aid for (...) - Current Affairs

What price solidarity?
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Lord Mandelson has called for a referendum to rationalise debate on Europe in the UK and for clear discussions on the future of federalism across the continent. The fiscal union he suggests is necessary for the development of the European Union (EU) will require a clear mandate and unprecedented solidarity but are European politicians willing to pay the price at the ballot box? Britain must decide whether it wishes to be in or out of the EU if it is to develop a rational national consensus (...) - Current Affairs

JEF is a supranational, politically pluralist youth NGO with about 30,000 members in over 30 European countries. The goal of JEF is the creation of a democratic European federation as a guarantee for peace and a more free, just and democratic society. JEF fosters European citizenship, works for the widening and deepening of the EU and aims at bringing Europe closer to the citizens. Our ideas are spread through international activities and youth exchanges, publications, public actions and co-operation with other youth organisations. Read more on Short intro to JEF !