The financial organisation of The Hague 2025 is completely dependent of government funding and sponsorships with private and public organisations. Businesses and NGOs can partner up with the event to make an impact on youth engaged in civic society.
The Hague 2025 is hosted by
The Hague 2025 is supported by
Patrons
The European Youth Parliament enjoys the patronage of some leading figures in Dutch and international civic society and politics.
Comité van Aanbeveling
Prof. mr. dr. Jan Peter Balkenende
FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF THE NETHERLANDS
“Young people should come together, share their thoughts and raise their voices to today’s world leaders. The Hague 2025 offers a powerful platform for youth dialogue and debate about peace and justice.”
Gerdi Verbeet
former speaker of the house of representatives
“Freedom, peace and democratic rule of law cannot be taken for granted these days, which is why it is important for European youth to learn about and stand up for these values.”
Prof. dr.ir. Hester Bijl
Rector magnificus of Leiden University
“Welcome to The Hague, the city of peace and justice, and to our Campus The Hague. This city and our university offer young people many opportunities on themes that fit in nicely with the European Youth Parliament.”
Jelle de Jong
executive director of wwf-netherlands
“Protecting wildlife continues to be a challenge for new generations, and I am happy to support the diplomatic dialogue of young people on topics of environmental security and peaceful preservation.”
Patricia Creutz-Vilvoye
Vice-President of the Benelux Parliament
“The cooperation between EYP and the Benelux Parliament has real added value. It is important to include young people’s views in our work as well. After all, they are our future and the policy-makers of tomorrow.”
Patrons of the EYP Network
Ursula von der Leyen
President of the European commission
“I am inspired precisely by young people like you. This is your generation’s moment. And we are all acting for the future of the European Union.”
Roberta Metsola
President of the European Parliament
“The European Youth Parliament is of remarkable value as a platform to foster political engagement among European youth.”