The European Young Chemists’ Network (EYCN) Delegate Assembly, held in Bremen, Germany on 17 – 20 March saw the election of a new Board that will guide the EYCN’s actions over the next two years. The new board consists of: Antonio M. Rodriguez, Chair; Maximilian Menche, Secretary; Jelena Lazić, Treasurer, as well as team leaders: Katarina Josifovska, Science; Jovana Milić, Networks; Maxime Rossato, Communications; Miguel Steiner, Membership; Lieke Van Gijzel, Global Connections.
EuChemS President Pilar Goya was invited to present the latest activities and initiatives being undertaken by EuChemS and to welcome the new EYCN Board. Science Communication and Policy Officer Alex Schiphorst also attended the assembly and in a presentation on science and policy, encouraged the EYCN to get involved in the political debate. The Assembly also included allocated brainstorming sessions to deliberate on future projects as well as presentations of member societies’ youth events.