The European Young Conservatives (EYC) is a grouping of youth wings of conservative, classical liberal and centre-right political parties in Europe.
As of 2012, the group has a membership of 14 political youth organisations from 13 different countries and territories. The EYC is independent and not affiliated with any European political party, but maintains a non-exclusive relationship with the Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists.
The EYC is a full member of the International Young Democrat Union and Margaret Thatcher is its patron.
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