In this episode of YEPs on the Ground, we’re joined by Tugdual Le Lay, a former Young Elected Politician from Guingamp, France, and a representative of the Party of European Socialists at the European Committee of the Regions.

With one foot firmly in his rural community and the other in the halls of Brussels, Tugdual shares what it means to bridge the local and the European; especially from the perspective of small towns.

We explore how public services, rural identity, and community-led initiatives can be powerful tools for inclusion, and what the EU still gets wrong about rural life. Tugdual also reflects on the rise of Euroscepticism outside major urban centres and shares his own political journey; from the challenges of getting started in local politics to his vision for a more connected Union.

Tune in for a thoughtful and grounded conversation about place, participation, and the power of young voices in shaping Europe’s future.

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