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The impulse of young people generates ideas and brings a breath of fresh air in European political discussions. JEF encourages critical thinking and welcomes young people from all over the European continent, who share a vision of united and democratic Europe and are open to different cultures. Join!
Join us!
Does Europe fascinate you? Would you like to debate with policy makers, learn about European politics or meet countless other enthusiastic young Europeans? Join us now to promote the creation of a democratic European federation!
You can become a member today! As a member, there are several ways to participate in our movement and you are welcome to local, regional, national or European level activities from day 1!
On the European level you can participate in a political commission or a task force where you can debate European politics with like minded people, develop tools for learning about Europe in School or focus on organisational capacity building.
Our members are also very welcome to participate in our campaigns and projects. We offer several seminars, trainings and other events every year which you can join. You can also write to our online magazine, The New Federalist.
We sometimes also offer internship opportunities at the European Secretariat. contribute to our online magazine. If you are an “ex-JEFer”, you can also join your old friends by becoming a member of our alumni network Friends of JEF!
How do I join? Here are easy steps to join!
- Check out your national section or local section below (click the button or check on the map).
- Reach out to them to join.
- Become a member.
- Now you are a member of JEF Europe and a network of around 10 000 like minded young Europeans!
Did you not find a section in your country? No worries, we can always work together to start one! Reach out to our Executive Board to ask for more!
Map of JEF Local Sections
JEF has 300 local sections in all Europe. You can check the map below or contact directly the national sections!
Become a member!
Do you want to shape the Europe of tomorrow? Are you between 16 and 35 years old?
Thousands of young people across the continent share a common goal: the creation of a closer and more democratic Europe. Becoming a member of your own local, regional or national section automatically gives you the right to benefit from the activities organised by JEF Europe!
Join JEF and…
- discuss European and international politics without being pinned down to party ideology;
- negotiate resolutions in our political commissions with fellow members to voice the opinion of the organisation;
- take part in developing JEF and our work by joining one of our task forces;
- influence EU decision-making and public opinion via lobbying and press coverage;
- build bridges between Europe and its citizens, and raise awareness for the need for a strong, democratic Europe by taking part in our campaigns;
- publish articles in our online webzine The New Federalist; and its sister editions;
- experience the reality of the Union by crossing the borders to do all these activities throughout Europe (with up to 70% travel reimbursement)
Subscribe to our newsletter!
JEF Info is the external newsletter of JEF Europe. It features information about our European network, activities, calls, as well as, news from partners and externals.
Join the editorial team of The New Federalist and its sister editions!
The New Federalist and its sister editions in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Polish are always looking for new contributors and also make regular calls for new members to join their dynamic editorial teams! They write about EU affairs, current affairs, JEF’s activities and European culture, history and society and also develop multimedia projects and social media content.
To get started writing for The New Federalist, check out our article for how to get involved.
Join the JEF Europe secretariat team in Brussels!
Reconnect with the JEF family by joining our alumni network Friends of JEF!
Friends of JEF (FoJ) is the alumni network of JEF Europe. Through Friends of JEF, former JEFers stay in touch, help each other through their networks, and provide support for JEF, its current activities and members.
Friends of JEF might not have the time to fully engage in JEF as volunteers, but they support the work of JEF in many different ways: open their networks to younger JEFers, help with trainings, presentations, or help financially to ensure JEF projects can benefit more young dedicated Europeans.
If you want to get in touch with JEF members from the old times, or if you are a former JEFer and want to support the work of JEF Europe, join the Alumni organisation Friends of JEF!
