JEF is composed by its members working together to promote the creation of a democratic European federation as a guarantee for peace and a more free, just and democratic society.

JEF is a supranational, politically pluralist youth NGO with about 30,000 members in over 35 countries. The goal of JEF is the creation of a democratic European federation as a guarantee for peace and more free, just and democratic society.

JEF presents to its members the ideal combination of "Politics & Fun" designing a wide variety of activities for a new and stronger European Union that is able to rise to the cross-border challenges of our interconnected societies.

JEF encourages critical thinking and welcomes young people from all over the European continent, who share a vision of united and democratic Europe and are open to different cultures. Join us!

JEF is now part of the LADDER project initiated by ALDA (European Association for Local Democracy). Read more about the European Citizen Journalist and Slogan Competition for young people.