The Youth Section of the Euro-Atlantic Council of Slovenia (internationally also known as YATA Slovenia) brings together young professionals, students, and aspiring leaders with a keen interest in international security, defense policy, diplomacy, and transatlantic cooperation.
Our mission is to foster reconciliation, promote security and democratic resilience, and contribute to regional stability—both in Slovenia and across the wider Euro-Atlantic and Western Balkan regions. To achieve these goals, we organize a wide range of events and initiatives, including expert discussions, public lectures, international exchanges, and our flagship annual conference: Balkan SAYS – Security Architecture Youth Seminar.
Through our activities, we provide a platform for the next generation of leaders and analysts to engage with complex security challenges in a collaborative and forward-looking environment.
Members of the Youth Section actively participate in international programs, particularly those under the umbrella of the Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA International). By attending events hosted by YATA and collaborating with fellow national YATA associations around the world, our members gain valuable exposure to diverse perspectives on global security issues and have the opportunity to network with leading experts, practitioners, and policymakers.
Members of the Youth Section also established and operate the EACS Situation Room and serve as its primary authors, providing timely research and analytical content focused on selected international crises.
The Youth Section operates within the framework of the Euro-Atlantic Council of Slovenia (EACS) but functions with its own leadership structure, including a President, Executive Board, and active members. It plays a vital role in shaping the Council’s youth outreach, project development, and international engagement, while also serving as a platform for young professionals to gain experience in policy, leadership, diplomacy, analysis, and security affairs.
The current President of the Youth Section is Matic Kosirnik (2025–present).
