EYP is a neutral platform for political debate, cultural exchange and personal development. Today the EYP is one of the largest European platforms for political debate, intercultural encounters, political educational work and the exchange of ideas among young people in Europe. The EYP consists of a network of 36 European associations and organisations in which thousands of young people are active in a voluntary capacity. These National and Autonomous Committees, are the backbone of EYP, introducing thousands of young people to our methodology and sessions every year. They also organise numerous other events of the EYP on a national or international level, such as Regional Sessions, National Sessions, EYP Days and International Fora.
At the international level, the EYP is governed by an international board, the Governing Body (GB). The Governing Body has six members elected by the National Committees and by the alumni of past International Sessions. A representative of the Schwarzkopf Foundation is also a member. The Governing Body is responsible for EYP policy making and executive decisions. It does so by facilitating the general development of the organisation, guiding its policies, and working on the quality assurance of International Sessions, as well as long term sustainability and protection of the organisation.
The National Committees are represented in the Board of National Committees (BNC), which submits policy proposals and advises the GB on all general matters.

The day-to-day business of the organisation is administered by the EYP Office located in Berlin. An Executive Director runs the office, and is responsible for supervision of the International Sessions according to the quality guidelines of the GB, research, start and fostering of international fundraising, establishment and fostering of cooperation with other organisations, contact with National Committees, and all other administrative matters. Miss Krista Simberg is currently the Executive Director of the EYP.
More on the EYP International can be found on its website www.eyp.org.