National Session Vienna Update

9 Feb 2021

After reviewing the current COVID-19 situation in regard to vaccine plans and COVID-19 regulations for schools, the Board of EYP Austria, together with the Head-Organiser Marvin Huber, have decided to move our upcoming National Session Vienna (28 to 31 May 2021) online, with the option of some hybrid aspects. Ideally, we would have liked to return to the typical session format for our flagship event of the year, but in light of recent developments we are confident that the new concept for the session will be a great and safe way of bringing together engaged Europeans in an innovative way.

Specifically, the current plan is to focus on an online session which will be the main event, with some students potentially participating physically at their schools in case it is possible from a public health perspective by then. For now, it’s all eyes on a modern, state-of-the-art digital event created by a motivated Officials Team. We hope you’re as excited as we are about the Digital National Session Vienna 2021!

Regional Session Update

22 Jan 2021

After reviewing the current COVID-19 situation in regard to the fast spread of the B.1.1.7 mutation, announcements about vaccine deliveries and COVID-19 regulations for schools, the Board of EYP Austria has decided to move our upcoming Regional Sessions Pinkafeld (9 to 11 April 2021) and Graz (16 to 18 April 2021) online. Whilst of course we would have loved a return to the typical session format for these events, we recognise our responsibility to honour public health and are confident that online sessions can function as a great way to come together as young Europeans and continue the EYP spirit during a pandemic.

This is of course a decisive change for the nature of the events, which affects almost all aspects of planning. On that note, we are very sorry about Anna Menzel and Andreas Fellner leaving the Regional Session Graz as Head-Organisers in response to the shift, but of course respect their decision to leave a project that did not fit with their vision anymore.

We would like to use this opportunity to thank all Head-Organisers for the truly impressive and commendable work and commitment they have put into their sessions and are happy to continue working on a now changed project with Elena Szegedi and Julia Sagmeister for the Regional Session Pinkafeld.

Calls for Delegates

3 Mrz 2021

After a recent call extension, we want to remind you of the Delegate Calls for our upcoming sessions. If you are interested in participating in events that will allow you to debate issues on a European level with other committed youths, or know someone who you think would enjoy such an experience, now’s the time!

• Digital Session Pinkafeld: 9 to 11 April 2021
• Digital Session Styria: 16 to 18 April 2021
• Digital National Session Vienna: 28 to 31 May 2021

You can find all calls and further information, such as deadlines, here. Make sure to sign up soon to secure your spot; the call for the Digital Sessions is open until 14 (Pinkafeld) and 28 March (Styria & Vienna) 2021, 23:59 CET!

EYP Austria Contact Form

3 Mrz 2021

The Board of EYP Austria would like to remind you of the chance to send anonymous messages to the Board as a whole, which can be about feedback, new ideas, or anything you want to communicate to us. Whether you don’t know which Board Member would be best to approach for a situation, you don’t know any of the Board Members, or you’re uncomfortable with reaching out to us personally, the EYP Austria Contact Form can serve as a way to get your message out to us.

New submissions to the form will immediately get forwarded to the Board, which will treat them seriously and with care. Please note that if you don’t leave any contact information behind, we will not be able to get back to you personally, though we will still react publicly to relevant messages.

Of course, you can still also just approach the Board Members directly about any of your concerns and we’re always glad to interact with our members!