BRIDGING THE CULTURAL DIVIDES OF EUROPE

Welcome to the official website of the 69th International Session of the European Youth Parliament. In March 2012, the vibrant city of Istanbul will be privileged to host 10 days of heated debates and intercultural dialogue. Under the theme of “Bridging the Cultural Divides of Europe”, the session will gather 320 participants from over 30 countries to discuss current European affairs, exchange ideas and vision for tomorrow’s Europe. Read More

EUROPEAN YOUTH PARLIAMENT

EYP is a unique youth organisation run by young Europeans. Check out the overview and aims of the organisation.

EYP Turkey

Avrupa Gençlik Parlamentosu Derneği is the national branch of the EYP in Turkey. Find out more about what we do!

About Istanbul

Host of timeless treasures, Istanbul is a bold fusion of past and present, a cultural mosaic of the East and the West, and the host of the 69th IS.

Istanbul 2012 News

Stay tuned and get the latest headlines on Istanbul 2012. News, articles, pictures, videos and so much more available.

Participants

Istanbul 2012 is attended by young people between 16 and 22 years of age, as well as teachers and guests from all over Europe.

Documents

Promotional materials, preparation kits, relevant forms and all other information will be made available during the run up to the event.

Travel Information

There are a number of ways of travelling to Istanbul. Read the summary of all alternatives before booking your tickets to the session.

Support

Istanbul 2012 is made possible thanks to the generous support of external organisations. Find out about our supporters and be a part of them.

Contact

For all questions and queries, use the information on our Contact page to get in touch with the Organising Committee of Istanbul 2012.