Successful Conclusion of the 2025 Young Leaders Programme Argentina-Brazil

The 2025 Young Leaders Programme (YLP), organised by the College of Europe in partnership with the EU Delegations to Argentina and Brazil, concluded successfully on 7 February. This EU-funded initiative, designed to develop leadership skills among undergraduate students from both countries, welcomed up to 30 participants studying international relations, law, and related fields. Held online from 3 to 7 February, the programme allowed participants to deepen their understanding of key EU topics and engage with high-level experts.

The curriculum covered critical topics such as the EU’s institutional framework, EU-Mercosur relations, EU climate policy in anticipation of COP30, and EU external action. The programme combined lectures, debates, workshops, and training on public speaking and political analysis, offering students a platform for intellectual exchange and personal development. Throughout the week, participants also had opportunities to interact with EU officials, enriching their understanding of the EU’s role in global governance.

The participants, pre-identified by the EU Delegations in Argentina and Brazil for their strong interest in EU affairs, actively took part in EU Model simulations, demonstrating their commitment to understanding EU policies and shaping future relations with Europe.

The programme was formally concluded with a keynote speech by Rector Federica Mogherini. The Rector highlighted the crucial role that young people play in addressing global challenges and shaping a new world order, emphasising the importance of multilateralism. “You are the future leaders who will shape the global architecture. We count on your engagement”, she stated, inviting participants to continue building bridges between Europe, Argentina, and Brazil.

Stephanie Horel, Programme Officer at the EU Delegation to Brazil, also expressed her gratitude to the participants for their dedication and hard work during the programme. She underscored the EU’s commitment to supporting this new generation of leaders, who will play an important role in strengthening EU-Latin America relations.

This transformative journey has only just begun, and the College of Europe looks forward to ongoing collaboration with the next generation of leaders.

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