He started his European career in 1989 with the Young European Federalists (JEF).

She was previously Secretary General of the Young European Federalists.

He has been a member of the Young European Federalists and Europa Union since 1977.

It first appeared in the manifesto of the Young European Federalists adopted at their congress in Berlin in 1977.

Bildt displayed his commitment to the European Union project through joining the Young European Federalists and later becoming vice president of the Swedish section.

His political career began with the Young European Federalists (JEF) where he was head of office in Bonn and Brussels.

From 1974-76 he was president of the Young European Federalists.

The phrase democratic deficit is cited as first being used by the Young European Federalists in their Manifesto in 1977, which was drafted by Richard Corbett.

Young European Federalists (JEF, French Jeunes Européens fédéralistes) is a political youth organisation.

Website of the Young European Federalists (JEF)