"It is a high priority for me, the President of the European Parliament to establish closer relations with the citizens, in particular with the younger generation. Their active involvement in the process of decision-making needs to be encouraged and supported. Listening to young people and taking into account their wishes lead to improved governance and therefore to the development of a society, which is more confident and is more at peace with itself. The International Session of the EYP provides a good opportunity for young people to exchange views and to improve their capabilities to articulate and represent their interest."
Jerzy Buzek, former President of the European Parliament

"On behalf of the Commissioner Algirdas Šemeta, I would like to extend his thanks for congratulating him on the election as a European Commissioner. He sincerely appreciates ambitious activities the European Youth Parliament is engaged in. The Commissioner strongly believes that the young delegates´ debates on the issues pertinent to Europe today will contribute immensely to the formulation of better and sound European policies."
Daiva Nerkovičiené on behalf of Algirdas Šemeta, Commissioner for Taxation and Customs Union, Audit and Anti-Fraud

"I would like to congratulate you on the success encountered by this ongoing project that reaches more than 10.000 young participants each year, through its regional, national and international projects.“

"I honour and applaud the efforts you undertake in your work for the European Youth Parliament and I salute all its Delegates. It is a truly important task to bring together young people from all over Europe, to discover common values while respecting the diversity of cultures and to discuss and deliberate ono issues of common concern. Europe can, in fact, only grow stronger if people like you all invest energy and personal commitment into promoting the European project. Europe is not only a matter of the mind; it is also a matter of the heart."
Josep Borrell Fontelles, former President of the European Parliament

"I have noted with interest the work of the European Youth Parliament to promote dialogue and sharpen democratic awareness among young Europeans.“
José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission

“My generation had to face the cold war and the threat of a nuclear war. We have overcome. Your generation has to face the challenges of globalisation. The European Youth Parliament helps you to prepare for the job, it helps you to overcome the global challenges. I am impressed by the draft resolutions that you prepared in the Committees and will discuss here at the Plenary. I highly appreciate that these documents cover the most burning issues of our world.”
Lászlo Kovács, former Commissioner for Taxation and Coustoms Union

"I rest convinced that initiatives like the European Youth Parliament are essential to bridge the gaps between our nations and to foster a new generation of true Europeans."
Janez Potocnik, Commissioner for Environment

"Sachez que je prendrais connaissance avec une attention tout particulière de ces résolution, qui démontrent à quel point le Parlement européen des jeunes est une entité dynamique et enthousiaste pour construire l´avenir de l´union européenne."
Jacques Barrot, former Vice-President of the European Commission

"Clearly, the European Youth Parliament debated some important questions, and I am delighted to see that your work is raising such interest in European issues among young people."
Terry Davis, former Secretary General of the Council of Europe

"The European Youth Parliament has been very successful in bringing together young Europeans from different member states. I fully support your concept of discussing current questions of European interest in a parliamentary style with participants from culturally mixed backgrounds. I am convinced that this will help young men and women to better understand how Europe works and what opportunities lie ahead if we get on with the European project."
Joseph Daul, Chairman of the EPP Group in the European Parliament

"The resolution booklets (compiled after each Session and containing all resolutions passed during the respective General Assembly; the editors) show that the participants in such events gain an excellent insight into the mechanisms of decision making processes in EU institutions. The selection of the specific content-related motions for the resolutions in the different policy areas are of a very high standard and refer to policy matters which are of great importance for the development of the European Union."
David Coyne, Director European Social Fund, Coordination, DG Employment, European Commission

"I would like to express my support and encouragement for the 2006 event of the European Youth Parliament [Tampere06]. This will give you valuable experience in democratic participation in Europe."
Olli Rehn, European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs

"I appreciate your organisation´s important contribution in providing a forum for discussion and promoting awareness among Europe´s youth on relevant European issues."
Vladimír Špidla, former European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities

"I appreciate very much the European Youth Parliament´s contribution to the promotion of the principles of the European Citizenship for the young generation of Europe."
Armin Bosch, Head of Unit in the European Commission for Education and Culture

"The Council of Europe has put its faith in youth since its creation and believes in the positive role that younger generations can play in our societies when given the opportunity.

I am pleased to learn about the success of the European Youth Parliament´s activities and look forward to an opprtunity to meet you personally."
Mevlüt Cavusoglu, President of the Council of Europe