Its agenda was based on democracy, individual freedom, solidarity, human rights, internationalism and ecological responsibility.

Founded in Copenhagen, 6 to 8 May 1994, ENDYL consisted of 17 socialist, green left and radical democratic youth organisations in 2012.

It worked together with the Party of the European Left as well as with social movements and with organisations from the countries of the southern hemisphere.

Some of its member are participating in the formation of the Young European Left as its successor.

[1] Toivo Haimi — Vasemmistonuoret Alexandr Roshko — Union of the Communist Youth of Moldova Naum Stojcevski - Young Socialists of Macedonia Nefeli Samiakou - Νεολαία Συνασπισμού / Neolaia Synaspismou Daniel Kaszubowski — Młodzi Socjaliści Alexandr Roshko — Union of the Communist Youth of Moldova Naum Stojcevski - Young Socialists of Macedonia Dimitris Karamanis - Νεολαία Συνασπισμού / Neolaia Synaspismou Simone Oggionni — Young Communists