The ECPYN introduces its next winter school, taking place between 6 and 10 February 2012 in the picturesque town of Esztergom, in northern Hungary. This is a long-awaited opportunity for all of us to set out and explore possible exit routes for our nations and the EU from our severe financial burdens and economic turmoil, guided by clearly defined Christian policy based on people’s needs. The Winter School will therefore cast a spotlight on the human approach and ways to identify a rapid solution to financial challenges, while underlining Christian Democratic values and the public interest rather than material priorities. The academic quality will be of the high international standard which is now familiar, with the same dual emphasis on intellectual challenge combined with extensive practical application.

This is a unique occasion for all participants to take their position on financial policy in Europe, to extend their knowledge and share ideas on finance-related processes in the EU, with first-hand accounts from top Hungarian and international politicians, intellectuals and professionals.
This winter the youth Christian political event will take place in the St. Adalbert conference complex: a landmark building in the eclectic style which has been restored to its former glory. It is in a historic location, in the shadow of Esztergom Basilica: a World Heritage site looking out over the southern lowlands of Slovakia. The ECPYN WS ‘one-city-two-countries’ venue has been exquisitely transformed with ultra-modern comforts, and its location on the bank of the Danube boasts panoramic views of the international border and the surrounding hills. Most importantly of all, it will play host to a wide range of political themes.

In addition to all this, we have certainly not forgotten about extra-curricular events. Among these will be: a local quality wine-tasting evening; a visit to Parliament; behind-the-scenes presentations by Hungarian government representatives; Budapest ‘hop-on hop-off’ sightseeing; a Hungarian folklore evening with the closing stage of a ‘social responsibility campaign’; and an ‘Aqua Park’ visit.

The ECPYN Winter School – with participants of more than fifteen nationalities, international lecturers and high-ranking politicians – continues to offer you and your organisation or party one of Europe’s best youth political platforms, distinct for the breadth and depth of knowledge and skills it delivers related to European Christian politics and new approaches on relevant topics and practice.
Let’s meet and greet in Hungary!

More information and registration at www.ecpyn.org/winterschool