I am an academic and researcher in applied linguistics. I have been a member of JEF for over ten years, actively contributing at both national and European levels. At the European level, I served as PC Chair, and more recently, from 2023 to 2025, I have also been a member of the AB. Within JEF Italy, I held the position of International Officer, fostering cooperation among sections and representing the organization abroad.

Given my decade-long experience in the organization and having served on the AB from 2023 to 2025, I have developed a deep understanding of its crucial role in ensuring fairness and integrity within JEF. The position requires not only knowledge of the Statutes and their application but also sensitivity to JEF’s political culture and internal dynamics. Over the past years, I have gained precisely this perspective. I am therefore motivated to continue contributing to this important work.

In the next two years, I believe JEF’s priority should be to strengthen its work at the pan-European level, ensuring that it functions as a truly European movement, not merely as the sum of its national sections. At the same time, JEF should continue to be a bold political actor: not simply defending the status quo but advancing our federalist vision with renewed energy and ambition. We must strengthen our capacity for political action, so that JEF remains at the forefront of shaping the Europe we want.

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My name is Tobias von Gostomski and I’m a member of JEF Germany. I have an academic background in law with an additional qualification in out-of-court mediation and work as a parliamentary assistant in a state parliament, directly involved in drafting legislation – a task requiring precision, legal reasoning and integrity, qualities equally essential for a member of the AB.
I joined JEF after the Brexit referendum in 2016 and have since been active on all levels: from my local university section to two terms as regional president, chair of the national federal committee, and finally International Officer of JEF Germany (2022–2024). In this last role, I gained deep insight into JEF Europe’s structures, statutes and procedures.
Since JEF Germany’s 2024 Congress I have held no elected position, enabling me to approach statutory questions with full independence – a crucial prerequisite for impartial work in the AB.
Over the years, I developed a strong enthusiasm for statutory matters: I drafted new statutes for my regional section, still in force today, and regularly proposed amendments at national congresses to strengthen our statutory basis. I see JEF as a community that thrives when its rules are fair, transparent and applied consistently.

Running for the AB combines several of my long-standing interests in JEF: safeguarding our statutes, strengthening trust in internal processes, and ensuring that rules guarantee fairness rather than hinder participation. With my legal and practical experience, I am motivated to contribute to a body that stands for neutrality, integrity and respect.
I view the AB not only as a body resolving disputes, but as the guardian of JEF’s constitutional backbone. Sound and transparent procedures are vital for any democratic organisation, and the AB guarantees the coherent and impartial interpretation of JEF Europe’s statutes, rules of procedure and code of conduct.
If elected, I would prioritise three goals:
1. Clarity and accessibility – reasoned and comprehensible decisions that serve as guidance.
2. Fair and early conflict resolution – fostering mediation before escalation.
3. Trust and confidentiality – impartial, discreet and independent work.
With nearly a decade of JEF experience, a solid legal background and full independence, I am ready to serve conscientiously and help ensure that the AB remains a guarantor of due process, fairness and the European spirit that defines JEF.

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Hi! My name is Julianne, I am 22 years old, and I have been active in JEF for the past 6 years on both a national and European level. Throughout various roles in JEF Malta, ranging from President to Public Relations Officer, and as a Directly Elected FC Member in JEF Europe I have had the pleasure to participate in a wide range of initiatives and learn about all things JEF. I have had the opportunity to connect with empowered JEFers during seminars and events as well as organise and manage, across all stages of the project lifecycle, projects funded by the European Union that aim to bring youth closer to our Union by promoting civic engagement, sustainability and EU awareness (‘Our Sustainable Europe’, ‘Your Voice, Your Europe’). Within the network, I was also honoured to have organised and led Malta Spring FC 2023 on a national level, an experience which remains a highlight of my time in JEF.

Now based in Dublin, I am also a member of JEF Ireland, where I am enjoying getting involved with the section’s activities and connecting with other young Europeans passionate about shaping the future of our Union. Being part of JEF Ireland allows me to continue contributing to the JEF spirit and values in a new national context while staying engaged with the wider European network.

Beyond JEF, I am currently reading for an MSc in Politics and Data Science at University College Dublin after having completed a BSc in Statistics and Operations Research and Computing Science (which I will formally be graduating in during Congress weekend). Throughout the years, I have also had the honour to participate in initiatives that aim to create a working world that is more youth driven, in areas ranging from EU Careers to nuclear disarmament. I have contributed to mentorship programmes and conferences on gender equality and female empowerment in STEM. I have also worked with the European Personnel Selection Office to bring students and young people closer to the EU and EU Careers as well as the United Nations, on a multilateral level, in nuclear disarmament for a safer, peaceful world. Throughout these experiences, I developed a strong appreciation for good governance, accountability, and the value of structured, transparent management in youth organisations.

My academic and organisational experience has taught me that associations grow stronger when they combine passion and enthusiasm with structured oversight and management. I believe that accountability and integrity are the backbone of any credible organisation – especially one like JEF that advocates for European values including democracy and transparency. I look forward to contributing to a role that is not just technical but acts as the guardian of trust, ensuring that JEF remains credible and responsible.
In my leadership and project management experience within JEF Malta and European initiatives, I have observed first-hand how governance processes, financial management, and procedural rigor must go hand in hand with activism and vision. I aim to ensure that JEF Europe’s internal governance and finances are managed responsibly, efficiently, and in line with our statutes. I see the role not just as an inspection duty but as a constructive contribution to JEF’s institutional strength, helping the organisation operate in a transparent and sustainable way so that JEFers can drive meaningful change with confidence.
My formal training at the intersection of STEM and Political Science has equipped me with a mindset grounded in evidence, metrics, and critical assessment. I look forward to applying my numerical and analytical skills to support the verification of the organisation’s accounts and finances, conduct risk assessments to identify potential impacts on governance and procedures, and engage effectively with relevant stakeholders. In doing so, I aim to foster a strong, coordinated working relationship between the Auditors’ Committee and the Federal Committee for the overall benefit of JEF.
At the same time, I am committed to promoting a culture of financial literacy and internal audit awareness across JEF’s sections and structures—ensuring that the audit function is viewed not as adversarial, but as constructive, preventive, and ultimately strengthening. Throughout this work, I will operate with full independence to uphold the role’s duty of impartiality.
To keep alight the flame of our organization’s 52 years of efforts toward a more united and democratic Europe, and to defend the European values of democracy, transparency, and subsidiarity, we must first embody them within our own organization. JEF’s value and impact as a pan-European youth movement depends as much on what we stand for, as on how we operate.

In the coming years, we must ensure that JEF remains simply a generation ahead by continuously adapting, innovating, and strengthening our unity in diversity to benefit all members regardless of socio-economic background, gender identity, sexuality, or beliefs. My vision for JEF is of a strong, transparent, and future-oriented movement that leads by example: one that upholds democracy, European unity, and accountability not only in its advocacy but also within its own structures. I aspire to see JEF continue growing as a well-governed, data-driven, and inclusive organisation that empowers young Europeans through both activism and sound governance. By reinforcing our internal accountability, we strengthen our external legitimacy, and that is how JEF can remain a leading voice for a more democratic and united Europe.

Given my practical experience in machine learning and data science, I believe it is crucial for JEF to establish a Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies. This group should focus on developing policies related to generative AI, ethical technology use, and the creation of an AI Toolkit that can guide JEF’s approach to digital innovation and governance. Moreover, the task force should address the pressing challenge of misinformation and disinformation, both online and offline, by promoting digital literacy, fact-checking initiatives, and cross-border collaboration to strengthen democratic resilience.

In addition, I see great potential in creating a dedicated space that builds upon the meaningful work initiated by the Federal Peace Forum (FPF). Such a platform would ensure the continuation and expansion of youth-led initiatives for peace, fostering dialogue, mutual understanding, and sustainable solutions in line with JEF’s commitment to European unity and democracy. By empowering young people to take ownership of peacebuilding processes, we can ensure that FPF’s vision continues to thrive and deliver tangible, positive change across Europe.

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