The 2012 Men's Junior European Volleyball Championship was the 23rd edition of the

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, organised by Europe's governing volleyball body, the CEV. It was held

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from August 24 to September 2, 2012.

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won their 3rd title in the tournament by defeating

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.''Italy returns to the top ten years after last European crown!''
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Participating teams

* Host ** ** * Defending Champion ** * Qualified through 2012 Men's Junior European Volleyball Championship Qualification ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **

Venues

Preliminary round

*All times are

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