On Friday 13 June and Saturday 14 June, EYE2025 gathered 9,000 16 to 30-year-olds, who engaged in 450 in-person activities – panels, interactive workshops, quizzes, tours, networking opportunities, and artistic performances. Around 1,000 people are estimated to have followed the sessions webstreamed from the hemicycle.

The activities were co-created with other EU institutions, international organisations, civil society, youth organisations and the participants themselves. Part of the programme took place outdoors in the EYE Village, whose activities were coordinated by the European Youth Forum.

Around 40 MEPs engaged with participants in activities to expand their understanding of the European Union and of the work of decision-makers.

"The European Parliament deeply believes in the incredible strength, creativity, and passion that young people bring to our society. Engaging with youth is not just important, it is essential for the future and legitimacy of our European democracy. When we listen to young voices, we do not just hear ideas - we feel energy, we see innovation, and we embrace the diversity that makes Europe so rich", said Vice-president Pina Picierno during the closing ceremony.

Vice-president Sabine Verheyen added: “We need to guarantee young people’s views are reflected in EU policy-making and to ensure that EU policies are future-proof. Since the end of the European Year of Youth in 2022, the EYE team has been working on the possibility of implementing a "Youth Check" in the European Parliament committees. A number of young people would be selected to attend parliamentary committee meetings and provide input on legislative files. Other European institutions have also been working on this novel concept, which in the case of the European Parliament, will help ensure the voices of young citizens are effectively integrated into the Parliament's work”.