The European Youth Parliament (EYP) is a unique forum for young Europeans. The EYP is non-partisan and independent. At the EYP's sessions young people from all over Europe come together to discuss current issues of European politics and to debate them in a parliamentary assembly. The EYP engages about 30.000 youngsters every year. more than 500 events each year are run by young volunteers in 40 European countries. The EYP is a unique network of young people in Europe who are taking an active part in shaping their future. The Schwarzkopf Foundation Young Europe is the international umbrella organisation of the European Youth Parliament.