The European Union Youth Forum has been established: Young people are not the future that awaits, but the force that leads Montenegro today

The European Union Youth Forum was officially established last night in Podgorica, with the holding of a founding convention, the coalition announced.

As they said, the convention brought together a large number of young people from all over Montenegro, with a strong message that "youth in the European Union are not decor, but essential and equal bearers of political processes, changes and responsibilities". "The convention also conveyed that the European Union is already showing today that it does not offer young people symbolic positions, but real political power and responsibility. Within the ranks of the European Union, young people are already performing some of the most responsible functions, from MPs, through party vice-presidents, to mayors and numerous other important positions, which is a clear confirmation that this is a political union that believes in the knowledge, energy and capacity of new generations", the statement states. They add that the Presidency of the European Union Youth Forum was unanimously elected at the convention, which will "lead the political organization, empowerment and affirmation of the new generation of progressive forces in the coming period".

The following were elected as members of the Presidency: Miloš Mašković, Milan Čuljković, Jovana Marković, Edon Causi, Balša Knežević, Dunja Dragović, Kerim Kurpejović, Kenan Idrizović, Bjanka Đokić, Lana Poivoda, Ermin Fejzić, Andrea Vujičić, Ines Omeragić, Esmir Jasavić and Dino Šainović. "The founding convention was conceived through three strong political panels that opened up key social and generational issues. The first panel, dedicated to the twentieth anniversary of the restoration of Montenegro's independence, focused on the importance of preserving the country's civic, European and state-building character. The second panel, organized on the occasion of Europe Day, was dedicated to the topic "Montenegro and Europe", with a clear message that the European future has no alternative. The third panel "Politics Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" opened a space for discussion about the role of youth in contemporary political processes, the need for generational responsibility and the creation of new political energy", they point out. The convention was attended by leaders of the alliance, members of the Presidency of the European Alliance, representatives of the Women's Forum of the European Alliance, as well as numerous guests and activists. "By establishing the Youth Forum, the European Alliance further confirms its position as a modern, civic and European political force that understands that without youth there is no serious politics, no long-term development, and no strong Montenegro. The Youth Forum of the European Alliance will be the voice of a generation that does not agree to passivity, but wants to actively participate in shaping the political, social and European future of the country", the statement concludes.