The Youth of the Centrist Democrat International (YCDI) acts as the official youth forum of the IDC–CDI, providing its member parties with a global platform to promote the development of young leaders. Its mission is closely aligned with that of the IDC–CDI, aiming to foster political innovation and collaboration within a united network of centrist youth organizations. The YCDI’s work is guided by three central tenets: (1) the defense of *Democracy*, (2) the respect for *Human Rights*, and (3) the empowerment of political youth.
Over the years, the YCDI has organized multiple events and conferences within the broader framework of the IDC–CDI, serving as a space for dialogue, training, and international cooperation among young leaders. While its activities trace back to various initiatives in previous years, the YCDI was formally established as a recognized structure of the organization during the IDC–CDI Executive Committee held in Marrakesh, Morocco in 2024. This marked a new stage in its institutional development, ensuring continuity, visibility, and greater capacity to amplify the voices of youth in the global centrist movement.
The CDI Executive Committee is the highest body of the organization, formed by the president, the executive secretary and the vice-presidents.
The current president of the CDI is Andrés Pastrana Arango of Colombia, while its Executive Secretary is Spanish MEP Antonio López-Istúriz, who is also Secretary-General of the EPP.
