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JEF Nederland is een tweetalige organisatie, onze voertalen zijn Nederlands en Engels. Daarom vind je ook op deze website soms informatie in het Nederlands, en soms in het Engels! De Jonge Europese Federalisten zijn een pan-Europees maatschappelijk jeugdorganisatie; rond Europa bestaan we als jeugdorganisatie in verschillende vormen sinds 1949! In Nederland bestond JEF tijdens de jaren 90, maar voor het laatste keer werd JEF Nederland in 2010 opgericht. Sindsdien zetten we ons onvermoeibaar in voor de participatie van jongeren in politiek en een beter begrip van de Europese Unie! Als deel van JEF Europa denken we dat een federaal Europa op basis van democratie, subsidiariteit, en mensenrechten, de oplossingen biedt voor de uitdagingen van het 21ste eeuw.

Lokale afdelingen

Naast JEF Nederland en JEF Europa bestaan binnen Nederland ook verschillende afdelingen van JEF! Kijk naar de afdelingenpagina om er meer informatie over te krijgen.

Partnerorganisaties

We zijn lid van JEF Europa en zijn daarmee deel van de familie van organisaties in het Europees Jeugdforum. Internationaal en binnen Nederland coöpereren wij met verschillende organisaties of algemeen of voor specifieke evenementen, waaronder:

  • Vertegenwoording van de Europees Commissie in Nederland
  • Vertegenwoording van het Europees Parlement in Nederland
  • Europese Beweging Nederland
  • European Student Think Tank
  • ProDemos
  • Europe’s People’s Forum
  • Student Forum Maastricht
  • dezekeerstemik.eu
  • European Youth Movement Bulgaria
  • Europe Direct Maastricht
  • Studio Europa

Meedoen & meer informatie

Wil je bij JEF meedoen? Hier kun je eenvoudig lid worden!
Ben je op zoek naar meer informatie over ons activiteiten in de praktijk? Vind ons op Facebook, Instagram, of Twitter of meld je voor ons nieuwsbrief aan! Of neem gewoon contact met ons op als je meer vragen hebt 😊!

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The Young European Federalists Netherlands (JEF Netherlands) have been founded lastly in 2010 counting roughly sixty members. JEF Netherlands is a member section of JEF Europe and as such strives for a democratic European federation as a crucial ingredient for peace, a guarantee for a more free, just and democratic society and a first step towards a world federation.

What is JEF Europe?

The Young European Federalists (JEF Europe) are a pan-European network of about 30.000 enthusiastic and dynamic young people in 30 European countries who profoundly believe that Europe is our future and who commit themselves to make it an even better place to live in! According to the Statutes, the goal of JEF is the creation of a democratic European federation as a crucial ingredient for peace, a guarantee for a more free, just and democratic society and a first step towards a world federation. JEF promotes true European Citizenship, works for the widening and deepening of the EU and strives for a more just and integrated society on the European continent. The Statutes also stipulate that JEF is independent from all political parties and ideologies and pursues its objectives autonomously. Nevertheless, the organisation can of course participate in the exchange of opinions and experiences with political movements, public institutions, associations and the general public. JEF aims at bringing Europe closer to the Citizens and the Citizens closer to Europe. To this end, the organisation aspires to develop a better understanding of European Federalism, advances the implementation of the European and federalist ideals by concentrating its action on the achievement of international democracy, rule of law and efficient, democratic and transparent decision-making through respect for federal principles in Europe and beyond

JEF wants to help young people find their place in the European Union. By organising street actions, guided tours, debates and seminars, we try to make sure that young people are aware the issues in Europe today and the future.

Local sections

Our local sections make sure that there are JEF activities in your own city. By becoming a JEF-member, you can get to know how JEF works and get the chance to participate in several international seminars! Being involved in JEF also means making friends all around Europe. You will get to know enthusiastic people from the east, west, north and south, united in diversity and in their appreciation of European culture.

Who are our Partners?

Next to being part of JEF Europe and thereby of the family of youth organisations within the European Youth Forum, we have cooperated and are cooperating with various partners, either for specific events or in general, including:

  • Representation of the European Commission in the Netherlands
  • Representation of the European Parliament in the Netherlands
  • European Movement Netherlands
  • European Student Think Tank
  • ProDemos
  • Europe’s People’s Forum
  • Student Forum Maastricht
  • thistimeimvoting.eu
  • European Youth Movement Bulgaria
  • Europe Direct Maastricht
  • Studio Europa

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