The Young European Federalists

What The Young European Federalists does

The Young European Federalists – Berlin-Brandenburg (Junge Europäische Föderalist:innen Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.) is a registered German non-profit association (e.V.) and the local Berlin-Brandenburg chapter of the pan-European JEF movement, operating as the self-described oldest European transnational youth movement in Europe since 1949. The organization delivers civic education and political engagement programming aimed primarily at young people aged approximately 14–35 in Berlin and Brandenburg, with a stated mission of advancing European federalism, democracy, peace, and solidarity. Its core product suite centers on SIMEP (Simulation Europäisches Parlament), a two-day European Parliament simulation launched in 1999 that has engaged over 5,000 students, alongside the Berliner EuropaDialog panel series co-organized with the European Parliament Liaison Office and the European Commission Representation in Germany at the European House at Brandenburg Gate. Supporting programs include thematic workshops, role-playing simulations (Planspiele), information events (Europainformieren), international exchange trips across 35+ European partner countries, institutional visits, Jour Fixe community meetings, and media content via podcast and blog.

The organization's underlying technology is intentionally minimal: a WordPress-based website (jef-bb.de), standard social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), a WhatsApp Community, and email newsletter distribution. There are no proprietary platforms, applications, or AI/ML components; the delivery model is fundamentally human-led, in-person, and community-driven. Distribution occurs through university groups at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, FU/TU Berlin, and Europa-Universität Viadrina, plus grassroots street-level outreach at neighborhood festivals (Kieze) and mass events such as Lollapalooza Berlin. Revenue is generated through three streams: individual membership fees (recurring), donations and supporter contributions, and project-based grant funding primarily from the European Commission's Erasmus+ programme, supplemented by smaller grants from bilateral youth funds (OFAJ, DUJW, Visegrad Fund, Deutsch-Tschechischer Zukunftsfond) and German governmental bodies (Berliner Senatskanzlei, Abgeordnetenhaus, Landtag Brandenburg, Auswärtiges Amt, Bundespresseamt). The organization employs 11–50 staff (weighted toward volunteer capacity), is headquartered at Chausseestraße 84, 10115 Berlin, and operates as a non-partisan, member-governed association without external investors, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Name

The Young European Federalists

Legal name

Junge Europäische Föderalist:innen Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.

Website

https://jeb-bb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JEF Berlin-Brandenburg is a German nonprofit youth association, founded in 1949, that delivers civic education programs and European Parliament simulations to young people in Berlin and Brandenburg, funded by membership fees, donations, and Erasmus+ grants.

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Product category

Youth Civic Education and European Integration

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Model UN & Parliamentary Procedure Programs (Oratory-Focused) (EDAMAOAG)

Keywords

• Civic education programs
• European integration
• Youth political engagement
• European Parliament simulation
• Cross-border youth exchanges

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Revenue from individual membership contributions to support the organization's operations and activities.
2. Donations and Support: The organization accepts donations from supporters to fund projects and activities.
3. Erasmus+ Programme Funding: Project-based funding from the European Commission under the Erasmus+ programme for youth exchanges and training courses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

JEF Berlin-Brandenburg is a non-profit youth association that delivers civic education programs and events promoting European federalism among young people in Berlin and Brandenburg. Its flagship offering is the SIMEP (Simulation Europäisches Parlament) program, a two-day European Parliament simulation for school students launched in 1999, supplemented by panel discussions (Berliner EuropaDialog), workshops, role-playing simulations, international youth exchanges, and institutional visits. All programs are offered free or low-cost to participants, supported by membership fees, donations, and Erasmus+ grants.

Product overview

JEF Berlin-Brandenburg offers a portfolio of civic education programs and events focused on European integration. The core offerings include SIMEP (European Parliament Simulation) as the flagship program since 1999, supplemented by the Berliner EuropaDialog panel series, interactive workshops, role-playing simulations, information events about Europe, international exchange trips, and institutional visits. The organization also produces media content through a podcast and blog, and maintains regular social programming through Jour Fixe meetings and themed events. All programs aim to promote civic engagement and European federalist ideals among youth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SIMEP: Simulation Europäisches Parlament (Simulation of the European Parliament) - A two-day simulation where participants take on the roles of European Parliament members, debating current controversial European political topics in factions, committees, and plenary sessions.

Products and services

• SIMEP (Simulation Europäisches Parlament)
• Berliner EuropaDialog
• Workshops
• Planspiele & Simulationen (Role-playing simulations)
• Europainformieren (Information events)
• Internationale Fahrten & Austausche (International exchanges)
• Institutionsbesuche (Institutional visits)
• Jour Fixe (Regular meetings)
• Themen-veranstaltungen (Themed events)
• Deutsch-Polnische SIMEP

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5000 students educated about EU politics through SIMEP since 1999

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Europa-Union DeutschlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational umbrella organization for European unity in Germany. JEF Berlin-Brandenburg is affiliated with Europa-Union Deutschland and collaborates on joint initiatives.
• Europa-Union BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerlin state chapter of the European Union movement. Active collaboration on events and initiatives.
• Europa-Union BrandenburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrandenburg state chapter. Joint activities include discussions like the one held at the Hungarian Embassy in Berlin.
• JEF DeutschlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational member organization of Young European Federalists in Germany, coordinating activities across German JEF chapters.
• UEF (Union of European Federalists)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPan-European federalist organization. JEF Berlin-Brandenburg is part of this international network promoting European federalism.
• JEF EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean umbrella organization for Young European Federalists. Coordinates transnational activities and exchanges.
• Europäische Bewegung DeutschlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of organizations and individuals advocating for European integration in Germany.
• Europäisches Parlament (Verbindungsbüro)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organizer of Berliner EuropaDialog panel discussions. Provides institutional partnership and venue at the European House at Brandenburg Gate.
• Europäische Kommission (Vertretung in Deutschland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organizer of Berliner EuropaDialog. Co-funds Erasmus+ projects and youth exchange programmes.
• Deutscher BundesjugendringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman national youth ring coordinating youth organizations in Germany.
• Berliner SenatskanzleiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerlin Senate Chancellery supports youth civic education initiatives in Berlin.
• Abgeordnetenhaus von BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerlin Parliament provides support and institutional access for youth civic education programmes.
• Landtag BrandenburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrandenburg State Parliament supports civic education initiatives for young people in Brandenburg.
• Auswärtiges AmtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Federal Foreign Office provides institutional access and support for youth education on European and international affairs. JEF organizes guided tours.
• Europäische Akademie BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution for European affairs, potential collaboration partner for seminars and training.
• Schwarzkopf Stiftung Junges EuropaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting youth engagement with European topics and civic education.
• OFAJ (Deutsch-Französisches Jugendwerk)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranco-German Youth Office supporting bilateral youth exchanges between Germany and France.
• Deutsch-Ungarisches Jugendwerk (DUJW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman-Hungarian Youth Office supporting exchanges between young people from both countries.
• BundespresseamtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Federal Press Office supports information and communication activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Deutsch-Französisches Jugendwerk (OFAJ): Intergovernmental Franco-German youth office funding bilateral exchanges and civic programs; listed as a JEF Berlin-Brandenburg partner and comparable as a larger institutional incumbent in the same funding and youth-engagement ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Europa-Union Deutschland: National umbrella for European unity in Germany and a strategic partner of JEF Berlin-Brandenburg; comparable in federalist mission, civic education focus, and Berlin-based operations.
• Union of European Federalists (UEF): Pan-European federalist organization and partner of JEF Berlin-Brandenburg; directly comparable in advocacy mission for a federal Europe and in convening transnational civic programming.
• JEF Europe: European umbrella body of Young European Federalists; JEF Berlin-Brandenburg is a constituent chapter within this network, making it the closest organizational peer.
• European Youth Parliament (EYP): Pan-European organization running parliamentary simulation sessions for school students — directly comparable to JEF's SIMEP program in target audience, format, and EU civic-education mission.
• Europäische Bewegung Deutschland (EBD): Berlin-based network of organizations and individuals advocating European integration; comparable to JEF in advocacy scope, civic education mandate, and Berlin federalist ecosystem.
• Schwarzkopf-Stiftung Junges Europa: Berlin-based foundation supporting youth engagement with European topics through civic education and exchange — closely comparable mission, target demographic, and funding mix to JEF Berlin-Brandenburg.
• JEF Deutschland: National-level JEF chapter coordinating activities across all German JEF sections, including Berlin-Brandenburg; direct sibling organization with overlapping programs and member base.

Emerging players

• Erasmus Student Network (ESN): European student network supporting international exchange and intercultural understanding; comparable target audience (students), Berlin presence, and Erasmus+ funding reliance, though focused on mobility rather than political simulation.
• Pulse of Europe: Grassroots, volunteer-led civic movement advocating for European integration; comparable in pro-European positioning and grassroots/community-led GTM, though focused on public demonstrations rather than structured civic education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jef.bb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jef-berlin-brandenburg
• Instagraminstagram.com/jef_berlin_brandenburg
• Xx.com/JEF_bb

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