Málaga 2025, the 103rd International Session of the European Youth Parliament, gathered over 270 young people from 34 countries in the south of Spain for a week full of exchanging ideas and cultures.

Under the theme of Uniting Shores through Changing Tides, young people from all over Europe came together to discuss a range of crucial topics, all with a Mediterranean link but also of general relevance.

“It is certain that sometimes, big challenges like the war in Ukraine, the Middle East, the climate crisis, inequalities, all seem to be out of our reach. We know that Europe wants to be a space of freedom, diversity and respect. It is important to defend human rights, equality, democracy and peace. You are the force that can transform challenges into opportunities, but also the energy we need to know what European society wants.” Stated Teresa Ribera, the Vice-President of the European Commission on Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, in her video address to the participants of the EYP.

In Málaga, participants had the opportunity to listen to and connect with many decision-makers, and experts on the topics discussed during the week. Almost all of the 14 working groups benefited from one or multiple expert interventions on their topic; they were joined by politicians, journalists, scholars, and professionals, to learn about the most pressing European issues from those who work on them daily.

The event also hosted several panel debates, where the participants could broaden their knowledge, hearing about different perspectives on other European topics by many experts from institutions like the Union for the Mediterranean and associates, several Embassies and consulates, and our partner Covestro.