In 2006 the EYP decided to create its own Think Tank to offer a possibility of active engagement to its alumni who are often outstanding students or successful young professionals in politics, business and science.

In the first year, the Think Tank drafted its suggestions for the “Berlin Declaration” six months prior to the actual draft and presented it in a public event to President Barroso. In 2007, we developed recommendations for Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner who welcomed the EYP’s input on the future of the European Neighbourhood Policy in the MEDA region. In the year 2008, we addressed the future of the EU’s external trade policy for Trade Commissioner Catherine Ashton.

Last year, the Think Tank took place in Berlin between December 11 - 13. The topic of the Think Tank was: "Learning from the past to build the future: What strategy should the European Union and its member States adopt to ensure ecologically and socially sustainable economic growth in the 21st Century?"

The Policy Papers by the Think Tank can be found here.