Statement – Young Leaders’ Meeting 2025 A Vision for a Sovereign and Resilient Europe

This statement outlines young liberal leaders’ position on strengthening European strategic autonomy through empowering youth and local action. It calls for a bold, comprehensive approach that integrates robust defence readiness, dynamic economic independence, secured digital sovereignty, and resilient food systems. This strategy must be firmly anchored in democratic participation and sustainability. Young Europeans are not just future beneficiaries; they are essential, active contributors to the design and implementation of these policies. By decisively investing in local innovation, civic engagement, and regional resilience, the European Union can build a more secure, truly sovereign, and inclusive future