EU Youth Delegates

These are the EU Youth Delegates from Germany for the 11th cycle of the EU Youth Dialogue, which runs from 1 Jnauary 2025 to 30 June 2026. During this time they will discuss with political decision makers from the EU but also from Germany about the issues that are important to you. In this way, political leaders will get to know your ideas and demands.

The EU Youth Delegates take the demands and concerns of young people in Germany to the EU Youth Conferences and discuss them with political decision makers, such as the youth ministers of the EU member states and representatives of the European Commission. The political decision makers can incorporate these demands and concerns of young people from the EU in their decisions, for example in the conclusions and resolutions of the Council of the EU.

Eva-Marie

“Hi, my name is Eva-Marie, I am 19 years old and have been volunteering at the Stadtjugendring Hückelhoven (Hückelhoven City Youth Council) for many years. There, I am particularly committed to ensuring that young people in rural areas are heard and can help shape their future – even when it comes to European issues.

During my voluntary service abroad in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, I worked in a youth center for socially disadvantaged children and young people until the end of 2024. I am using the time between my voluntary service and the start of my studies in the winter semester to focus particularly intensively on youth participation, strengthening the European Union, and queer-feminist perspectives. Among other things, I am active as a team member at Understanding Europe Germany, in youpan – the youth committee for education for sustainable development – and in the legal advice service of the Feminist Law Clinic.

Since October, I have been studying law at Humboldt University in Berlin—also with the aim of promoting justice and equality at the legal level in the long term.

I am very pleased to be active as an EU youth representative in the 11th cycle of the EU Youth Dialogue – “Bringing the EU closer to young people.” It is important to me that young people can help shape their future – regardless of their background, educational path, or place of residence. Our voices belong in politics – loud, visible, and structural.

Let’s work together to ensure that European politics is accessible to all young people—and that we, as the younger generation, can actively shape the future of Europe. I look forward to exchanging ideas with you and to an exciting time as EU Youth Representative!”

Nevio

“I am Nevio Chodura, the new EU Youth Delegate for the EU Youth Dialogue in Germany. Together with Eva-Marie, I form the new team of EU Youth Delegates. Together, we will participate in the biannual EU Youth Conferences as part of the German delegation. The next conference will take place in March 2026.

Until June 30, 2026, the EU Youth Dialogue will focus on Youth Goal 1: “Bringing the EU closer to young people.” For me, it is clear that young people must be taken seriously and involved, especially when it comes to difficult decisions. When decisions are made over the heads of young people, mistrust arises. In politically tense times, constructive cooperation is all the more important. It is essential to build trust by implementing demands. To do this, we need genuine and fair youth participation in political decision-making processes.

I am 19 years old and study law. I have been active in the DLRG Youth and the JEF (Young European Federalists) for several years, and before that I was a student representative. In the DLRG Youth, I supervise swimming training and other youth events, such as camping trips. I am also regularly active in the water rescue service. For the JEF, I help organize educational work on Europe.”

Would you like to share your concerns and ideas with the EU Youth Delegates or simply get in touch with them?