The League of Young Voters, which aims to increase the turnout of young people at European elections, was launched by Council president Herman Van Rompuy and Commission president José Manuel Barroso at YO!Fest, a two-day event outside the EP building in Brussels. The event on 30 and 31 May offers young people activities such as workshops and debates.
YO!Fest is organised by the European Youth Forum every year and this year it is dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the European Youth programmes. On 31 May EP president Martin Schulz and commissioner Androulla Vassiliou were due to discuss the programmes' achievements and future with the public.
