9 May 2026 | European Federalists events across Europe
This calendar brings together conferences, debates, campaigns, demonstrations, local meetings, and public initiatives organized by the national, regional, and local sections of the Union of European Federalists (UEF) across Europe.
Every event listed here is part of a common effort to promote a stronger, more democratic, and more united Europe. From discussions on European democracy and federal reform to actions for peace, sovereignty, and citizens’ participation, our sections are active every day in cities and communities throughout the continent.
We invite all European citizens, activists, students, researchers, journalists, and policymakers interested in the future of Europe to explore the calendar, participate in upcoming events, and help spread the word.
A federal Europe will not emerge only from institutions — it will be built through the engagement of citizens across borders.
Please share this calendar widely within your networks and encourage others to join the initiatives organized by the federalist movement. Every participation matters. Every discussion helps strengthen the European public sphere. Every new voice can help shape the future of Europe.
Long live Europe!
Federazione Europea Subito!
Austria[1], Belgium[2], Bulgaria[3], France[4], Finland[5], Germany[6], Greece[7], Hungary[8], Italy[9], Luxembourg[10], Romania[11], Spain[12], Switzerland[13], United Kingdom[14]Groupe of Europe[15]
Austria[1]
1. Lecture with Writer Robert Menasse
Contact of the organiser
UEF Austria – Vienna Regional Branch \nContact person: Anne Favre
Target audience
General public, students, citizens interested in European affairs and literature.
Date and time of the event
5 May 2026
Location
Vienna, Austria
Programme
As part of the Europe Day celebrations organised by the Vienna regional branch of UEF Austria, a public lecture and discussion will be held with Austrian writer Robert Menasse.
The event will focus on European integration, democracy, culture and the future of Europe, encouraging public debate and reflection on the European project in the current political context.
2. Europe Day Street Action
Contact of the organiser
UEF Austria – Vienna Regional Branch \nContact person: Anne Favre
Target audience
General public and passers-by in Vienna.
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026
Location
Vienna, Austria
Programme
On the occasion of Europe Day, the Vienna regional branch of UEF Austria will organise a public street action aimed at promoting European values, European integration and citizen engagement.
The initiative will include the distribution of postcards, flyers and promotional materials, as well as public outreach activities designed to engage citizens in discussions about the future of Europe and European federalism.
Belgium (UEF - UEF Belgium - Groupe Europe)[2]
1. Ceremony in Tribute to Jean Monnet, Robert Schuman and the Founding Fathers of a United Europe [15]
Target audience: Citizens interested in European integration, pro-European associations and movements, institutional representatives, students, and the wider public.
Date: 9 May 2026, 11:00 AM
Location: Next to the bust of Robert Schuman at the entrance of Parc du Cinquantenaire, Rue de la Loi side, Brussels.
Link event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1477790207269122?active_tab=about
Programme: On the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration and Europe Day, Avenir de l’Europe, in cooperation with the City of Brussels and the Municipality of Etterbeek, will organise a commemorative ceremony honouring Jean Monnet, Robert Schuman and the other founding fathers of European unity.
The programme includes the laying of a flower arrangement at the base of the Robert Schuman bust, accompanied by musical performances by the Music Academies of Etterbeek. Greeting addresses will be delivered by the Mayor of Etterbeek, Maître De Wolf, and Valeria Ronzitti, Secretary General of SGI Europe.
The Representation of the European Commission in Belgium will include the ceremony in the official European programme for 9 May celebrations.
The association Groupe Europe will participate in this initiative organised by third parties, reaffirming its support for the values of European unity and integration.
2. Europe is evolving… but where are we heading?
Contact of the organiser
Jean-Louis Hanff – City Councillor in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert and Board Member of the Belgian European Movement
Target audience
General public, citizens interested in European affairs, students, young Europeans and members of civil society.
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 3:00 PM
Location
Artsalon \nAvenue Georges Henri 294 \n1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium
Programme
On the occasion of Europe Day, the Belgian European Movement, UEF Belgium and JEF Belgium are organising an open public discussion dedicated to the future of Europe and the evolution of the European project in a time of geopolitical uncertainty and institutional transformation.
The event aims to foster dialogue, encourage the exchange of ideas and perspectives, and reflect on the direction Europe should take in the coming years.
Speakers:
- Wouter Beke – President of the Belgian European Movement and Member of the European Parliament (CD&V – EPP)
- Domenico Rossetti di Valdalbero – Secretary General of UEF Belgium
- Nathan Doude van Troostwijk – Representative of JEF Belgium
The discussion will be followed by the presentation of Wouter Beke’s book:
“Houvast of houdgreep: Naar een Europa dat beschermt zonder af te schermen”.
Registration
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOKZPM6JapxpeO2Cv77HmQ_nusxF2Gwlu7WjZCoisOXFUiXA/viewform
Bulgaria[3]
The Europe That Citizens Want” – Public Discussion with Members of the European Parliament
Target audience: Civil society activists, representatives of academic circles, state administration officials, youth organisations, and citizens interested in European affairs and the future of Europe.
Date and hour: 8 May 2026 - 18.00-22.30
Location: National Student House, Sofia, Bulgaria
Programme: As part of the celebrations surrounding Europe Day, UEF Bulgaria together with JEF Bulgaria will organise a public discussion with Members of the European Parliament entitled “The Europe That Citizens Want”.
The event will open with welcoming remarks by Velko Ivanov, Secretary General of UEF Bulgaria, and Mustafa Hadzhisyulejman, President of JEF Bulgaria. The programme will also include a quiz session and a presentation of the new Master’s programme “Politics and Policies of the EU” by Assistant Professor Lubomira Popova.
The panel discussion will feature:
- Radan Kanev, Member of the European Parliament (EPP)
- Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Member of the European Parliament (Renew Europe)
- Petar Vitanov, Member of Parliament and former Member of the European Parliament (PES)
A Q&A session moderated by Velko Ivanov will follow the discussion.
The evening programme will conclude with a networking cocktail and a Euro party.
Contact of the organiser
Union of European Federalists Bulgaria (UEF Bulgaria)
10 Narodno Sabranie Sq.
1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Tel: +359 29872285
E-mail: uefbulgaria@scas.bg
France[4]
UEF France at the March for Europe in Turin
UEF France Lyon will participate in the initiative together with other European federalist organisations, reaffirming its commitment to a stronger, more united and democratic Europe.
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 2:30 PM
Location
From European Union Bridge to Piazza Castello, Turin, Italy
Programme
On the occasion of Europe Day, the Movimento Federalista Europeo (MFE) Turin is organising the “March for Europe”, a public march through the streets of Turin in support of European unity, democracy and solidarity among European peoples.
The march will bring together associations, political parties, civil society organisations and citizens committed to the future of Europe. The route will start from the European Union Bridge and conclude in Piazza Castello, where public speeches and interventions will take place.
Finland[5]
Europe Day Reception with MEP Aura Salla
Contact of the organiser
UEF Finland – Eurooppafederalistit / Europafederalisterna \nInstagram: @eurooppafederalistit
Target audience
General public, citizens interested in European affairs, students and young professionals.
Date and time of the event
8 May 2026 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location
Teerenpeli, Kamppi \nMillion 8.5, Helsinki, Finland
Programme
On the occasion of Europe Day, UEF Finland is organising a public reception with Member of the European Parliament Aura Salla.
The event will provide an opportunity to discuss current parliamentary issues, including digital regulation, the future direction of the European Union and developments in the defence industry. Participants will also have the chance to ask questions and engage in an open discussion on European politics and the future of Europe.
The initiative is organised as an informal Europe Day gathering aimed at bringing citizens and European decision-makers together in a relaxed and interactive setting.
Link: Instagram
Germany[6]
1. Europe Day at Eutiner Palace
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Ost-holstein
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
5 May 2026
Location
Eutiner Schloss
Programme
Celebration of Europe Day with special guest Otto Carstens from the Ministry for Agriculture, Rural Areas and Europe.
Website
https://europanews-sh.eu/event/europatag-im-eutiner-schloss-vortrag-und-festakt/
2. Europaforum SH – Workshop
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Schleswig-Holstein
Target audience
Members of civil society, politics and business.
Date and time of the event
5 May 2026
Location
Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein, Zur Helling 5-6, 24143 Kiel
Programme
Workshops and networking activities focused on European topics.
Website
https://europanews-sh.eu/event/europaforum-sh-workshop/
3. Europe’s Place in the Global Economy – Panel Discussion
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Rendsburg-Eckenförde
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
5 May 2026
Location
Restaurant Kaurens, Beim Golfplatz, Mühlenstraße 37, 24229 Danischenhagen
Programme
Panel discussion with Prof. Dr. Langhammer on Europe’s role in global trade and the global economy.
Website
https://europanews-sh.eu/event/europas-rolle-im-welthandel-vortrag-und-diskussion/
4. Kölner Europagespräche im Domforum: “Was ist uns Europa wert? Der EU-Haushalt 2028–2034”
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Köln and Erzbistum Köln, among others
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
5 May 2026
Location
Domforum, Domkloster 3, 50667 Köln
Programme
Discussion on the European Commission’s budget proposal for 2028–2034, including the EU’s future political priorities, competitiveness, defence, climate protection, social policy and rural development.
5. Discussion: “Europe – A Promise that Connects Us All?”
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Nordrhein-Westfalen
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
6 May 2026
Location
VHS Essen, Burgplatz 1, Essen
Programme
Open discussion on the importance of European values such as democracy, freedom of speech and human rights.
6. Ein Abend mit Europa: JEF NRW – Europareise 2026 mit Christian Richter
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Nordrhein-Westfalen
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
6 May 2026
Location
Online via Zoom
Programme
Online event focusing on JEF excursions and offering a platform for open discussion with members of civil society, politics and culture.
Website
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87402440645?pwd=ti6vJxGpvPmKTTpNpd9sLH5IJ55TBj.1
7. Ukraine Politics of the European Union
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Wiesbaden-Rheingau-Taunus
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
7 May 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location
Europabaum, Marktplatz 1, 65189 Wiesbaden, Hessen
Programme
Lecture titled “The EU’s Ukraine Policy” by Michael Gahler, Member of the European Parliament. At 6:00 PM, the European anthem will be played from the nearby Marktkirche.
Website
https://www.europatermine.de/europatermine/termin/30092
8. Europa-Pubquiz: “How Well Do You Know Europe?”
Contact of the organiser
JEF Hamburg, hamburg@jef.de
Target audience
Students
Date and time of the event
7 May 2026, 7:00 PM
Location
Down Under, Grindelallee 1, 20146 Hamburg
Programme
Interactive pub quiz with questions on Europe’s history, culture and politics.
Website
https://europa-union-hamburg.de/de/ueber-uns
9. Film Screening: “Surf on, Europe”
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Mainz, Dr. Peter Albrecht; reservation preferred
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
7 May 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location
Ciné Mayence im Institut français, Schillerstraße 11, 55116 Mainz
Programme
Film screening on different realities of life in Europe.
Website
https://cinemayence.online/reservierung-online/
10. Europa-Treff
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Leverkusen
Target audience
Members, friends and potential members
Date and time of the event
7 May 2026
Location
Altes Bürgermeisteramt, Berg. Landstr. 28, 51379 Leverkusen
Programme
European networking and meeting event for members, friends and potential members.
Website
https://leverkusen.europa-union.de/termine
11. European City Partnership in Oberhavel – Connect, Share, Network
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Oberhavel
Target audience
Members of Europa-Union Oberhavel and civil society
Date and time of the event
7 May 2026
Location
Kreistagssaal, Havelstraße 3, 16515 Oranienburg
Programme
Open dialogue on European twin-city partnerships in Oberhavel, with short presentations on how to successfully organise partnerships among European cities.
Website
No website provided in the table.
12. Europe Day Potsdam
Contact of the organiser
Stadt Potsdam / Europa-Union Potsdam, potsdam@bbag-ev.de
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
8 May 2026, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location
Old Market Potsdam
Programme
Live music and booths organised by European initiatives and non-profit organisations.
Website
https://www.bbag-ev.de/events/potsdamer-europafest-2025-925/
13. European Academy: “Ansgar – the First European”
Contact of the organiser
Sankelmark Zentrum, Akademieweg 6, 24988 Oeversee; akademie@sankelmark.de
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
8–10 May 2026
Location
Not specified in the table
Programme
Seminar on the mission of the monk Ansgar to Scandinavia.
Website
https://www.sankelmark.de/programm/ansgar-der-erste-europaeer-vom-mut-grenzen-zu-ueberschreiten
14. Trinational Hike (Switzerland, France, Germany)
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Lörrach, loerrach@eubw.eu
Target audience
General public; reservation preferred
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location
Starting point: Dreirosenbrücke Basel, Switzerland
Programme
Hike alongside the River Rhine across Switzerland, France and Germany.
Website
https://eu-loerrach.eu/termin/grenzenlose-vielfalt-dreiland-spaziergang-am-rhein/
15. Europe-Day in Freiburg im Breisgau
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Freiburg e.V. and City of Freiburg; no reservation required; freiburg@eubw.eu
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
Kartoffelmarkt Freiburg im Breisgau
Programme
Open event with local European initiatives, an award ceremony for school projects and a “European café”.
Website
https://www.eud-freiburg.eu/veranstaltungen/
16. Festival for Democracy
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Hammelburg e.V.; europa-haus@online.de
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
Viehmarkt Hammelburg, 97762
Programme
Information stands, discussions and workshops connected to democracy and Europe.
Website
https://eu-bayern.de/kvhammelburg/terminarchiv/demokratiefest-ein-fest-fuer-die-ganze-familie/
17. European Bike Ride
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Berlin; reservation preferred
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026, 11:00 AM
Location
Meeting point at the entrance of the Anna Seghers Library
Programme
Bike tour to explore hidden references to Europe in Lichtenberg, accompanied by district mayor Martin Schaefer and Member of the European Parliament Martin Günther.
Website
https://www.europa-union-berlin.de/kiezspaziergaenge/lichtenberg-2026
18. Europa-Fest Römer / Shantel Live – Global Beats im Herzen von Europa
Contact of the organiser
buergerberatung@stadt-frankfurt.de
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location
Frankfurt Römer
Programme
Europe Day celebration with European initiatives, music, dance and discussions.
19. Gathering at the Geographical Center of Europe
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Hammelburg e.V.; europa-haus@online.de
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location
Field near Gadheim
Programme
Picnic gathering with songs performed by local choirs and school bands.
Website
https://eu-bayern.de/kvhammelburg/terminarchiv/kundgebung-am-mittelpunkt-der-europaeischen-union/
20. Europa-Ball – Culture Meets Politics
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Heilbronn; info@euhn.eu
Target audience
General public; reservation required
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026
Location
Harmonie, Theodor-Heuss-Saal
Programme
Gala dinner and drinks accompanied by dance presentations by local clubs, including KunST 07, Mladost Bosne, Tanzschule Brenner, Azahar Flamenco Gitano, Grupo Raza, Ballettschule Brenner, Deutsch-Afrikanischer Verein and Majidah’s Tribe.
Website
https://euhn.eu/treffpunkt-europa/europa-ball-2026-in-der-harmonie
21. Second Bavarian-Tyrolean Festival
Contact of the organiser
kv-rosenheim@eu-bayern.eu
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9–10 May 2026
Location
Kufstein
Programme
Festival dedicated to European culture, including a performance by the theatre group “endorphines”, among other activities.
Website
https://eu-bayern.de/kv-rosenheim/terminarchiv/grosses-europafest-26-am-europatag-in-kufstein/
22. Europe-Concert
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Kiel
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026
Location
Bürgerhaus Kronshagen
Programme
Benefit concert organised in celebration of Europe Day.
Website
https://europanews-sh.eu/event/europa-konzert/
23. Europa-Tag – The Sound of Europe
Contact of the organiser
City of Düsseldorf
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026
Location
Hofgarten Düsseldorf
Programme
Open-air music festival with musicians from several European countries.
Website
https://www.duesseldorf.de/internationales/europedirect/europe-in-the-city/the-sound-of-europe
24. Europe Day 2026 Leipzig
Contact of the organiser
Pia Lorenz, Municipality
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026
Location
Burgplatz Leipzig, 04109 Leipzig
Programme
Open dialogue with organisations focused on Europe and further European integration.
Website
https://www.leipzig.de/kultur-und-freizeit/veranstaltungen/eventsingle/event/europafest-2026
25. Europäischer Marktplatz
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Frankfurt
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
10 May 2026
Location
Römerberg, Frankfurt am Main
Programme
Europe Festival hosted by the European City of Frankfurt together with the EU network and partner organisations, showcasing how Europe is lived and celebrated in Frankfurt.
26. European Morning Talk
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Leverkusen
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
10 May 2026
Location
Freudenthaler Sensenhammer Industrial Museum, Freudenthal 68, 51374 Leverkusen-Schlebusch
Programme
Europe in Dialogue: Cities, Culture and History.
Website
https://leverkusen.europa-union.de/termine
27. Europa-Rad in München
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union München and City of Munich
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
10 May 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location
Werksviertel, Atelierstraße 1, 81671 München, Bayern
Programme
More than 50 European initiatives will participate in the event, with free rides on the “Umadum” Ferris wheel from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Website
https://www.europatermine.de/europatermine/termin/30102
28. Discussion: “Europe – A Promise that Connects Us All?”
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Nordrhein-Westfalen
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
11 May 2026
Location
Regional Representation of the European Commission in Bonn, Rabinstr. 1
Programme
Open discussion on the importance of European values such as democracy, freedom of speech and human rights.
Website
https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/fe5d3fbc-58bc-337f-3123-dd15ffca7fe2
29. Hike through Tegel
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Berlin; reservation preferred
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
12 May 2026, 5:00 PM
Location
Meeting point: square in front of PizzAngelo/Tipico next to Station Tegel (S-Bahn)
Programme
Two-and-a-half-hour guided hike exploring hidden references to Europe in Tegel.
Website
https://www.europa-union-berlin.de/kiezspaziergaenge/tegel-2026
30. Discussion: “Europe – A Promise that Connects Us All?”
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Nordrhein-Westfalen
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
27 May 2026
Location
Europe Direct Bocholt, VHS Bocholt, Industriestr. 1
Programme
Open discussion on the importance of European values such as democracy, freedom of speech and human rights.
Website
https://vhs.bocholt.de/kurssuche/kurs/Podiumsdiskussion-Europa/BV1100B
Greece[7]
The Challenge of Federalisation in a World on Fire
Contact of the organiser
Hellenic Union of European Federalists (UEF Greece) and Volt Greece \nContact person: Ms Evouli Dimoglou \nTel.: +30 6944383808 \nE-mail: uefthessaloniki@gmail.com | evouli.dimoglou@volteuropa.org
Target audience
General public, students, academics, citizens interested in European affairs and the future of European integration.
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 6:00 PM
Location
“Water Hall”, Thessaloniki City Hall \nVasileos Georgiou Avenue A1, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece
Programme
Volt Greece and the Hellenic Union of European Federalists (UEF Greece), in celebration of Europe Day, are organising a public discussion entitled “The Challenge of Federalisation in a World on Fire” with the aim of fostering dialogue on the future of European integration and the institutional evolution of the European Union.
The discussion will focus on the growing geopolitical, economic and security challenges facing Europe, including the war in Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East, changes in transatlantic relations and the need for a stronger and more autonomous European Union. Particular attention will be given to the limits of the EU’s current institutional framework and to the prospect of European federalisation as a response to global instability.
Speakers:
- Christos Avdellas, Councillor of the 1st Municipal District of Thessaloniki
- Vangelis Liaras, Co-President of Volt Greece and Professor at IE University Madrid
- Sofia Apostolidou, Representative of UEF Greece, Sociologist and Political Scientist
- Kostas Popotas, Legal Expert and former Head of Unit at the Court of Justice of the European Union
- Philemon Paionidis, Professor at the Department of Political Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Moderator:
- Journalist Dimitra Makri
Admission is free.
Organisers’ websites
voltgreece.org \nuef-greece.gr
Hungary[8]
Italy[9]
1. Festival Genova Èuropa – “Overcoming Inequalities in Europe and the World”
Contact of the organiser
Piergiorgio Grossi – MFE Liguria, piergiorgio.grossi48@gmail.com
Title of the initiative
“Overcoming inequalities in Europe and the world”
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
6 May 2026 – 5:30 PM
Location
Bi.Bi. Service – Via XX Settembre 41, 3rd floor, Genoa
Programme
Public debate with Professor Alberto Majocchi, University of Pavia, on global economic, social and political inequalities and the role of Europe in promoting peace, ecological transition and social justice.
2. Book Presentation: “Crisis of the Nation-State and European Populisms”
Contact of the organiser
Lorenzo Onisto, onisto91@hotmail.it
Title of the initiative
Book Presentation: “Crisis of the Nation-State and European Populisms: The Case of Italy and Germany”
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
6 May 2026 – 6:30 PM
Location
Sala Spazio 35, Centro Culturale San Gaetano, Via Altinate 71, Padova
Programme
Book presentation and discussion with the author Camille Chenaux, hosted by Anna Lucia Pizzati, President of MFE Padova.
3. Festival Genova Èuropa – Europe Day Celebration
Contact of the organiser
Europe Direct Genoa, in collaboration with Young European Federalists Genova, One Hour For Europe and Erasmus Student Network
Title of the initiative
Europe Day Celebration
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
7 May 2026 – 9:00 AM
Location
Palazzo Tursi, Genoa
Programme
Dance performances, interactive Europe-themed activities and performance of the “Ode to Joy”.
4. “Europe Day Celebration” – Faenza
Contact of the organiser
Deanna Donatini – MFE Faenza, deannadona@gmail.com
Title of the initiative
Europe Day Celebration
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
7 May 2026 – 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Location
Piazza del Popolo, Faenza
Programme
MFE information point with European information material and public outreach activities.
5. The Idea of a “Free and United Europe” in the History of Political Thought
Contact of the organiser
Department of Political Science and International Relations – University of Palermo
Title of the initiative
The Idea of a “Free and United Europe” in the History of Political Thought
Target audience
Students, academics and citizens interested in European political thought
Date and time of the event
8 May 2026 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location
DEMS Room P. Borsellino – Via Maqueda 324, Palermo
Programme
Academic conference with institutional greetings, lectures and discussions on Europe and the challenges of the present.
6. Naming Ceremony of the “David Maria Sassoli” Room
Contact of the organiser
Daniele Baldinelli – President, GFE Perugia, baldinelli.daniele@libero.it
Title of the initiative
Naming Ceremony of the “David Maria Sassoli” Room
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
8 May 2026 – 9:30 AM
Location
San Matteo degli Armeni Library, Perugia
Programme
Official naming ceremony of the library room in honour of David Maria Sassoli.
7. Exhibition: “From Ventotene to a United Europe with the Puppets of Ernesto Rossi”
Contact of the organiser
MFE Parma
Title of the initiative
Exhibition: “From Ventotene to a United Europe with the Puppets of Ernesto Rossi”
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
8–9 May 2026
Location
Atrium of the Columns – University Headquarters, Via Università 12, Parma
Programme
Exhibition dedicated to Ernesto Rossi and the history of European federalism.
8. Europe in a Book – Fourth Edition
Contact of the organiser
Loredana Cialdella – MFE Corato, loredana.cialdella.mfe@gmail.com
Title of the initiative
Presentation of the book “The Great Bonfire”
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 9:00 AM
Location
Via Teano 86, Corato (Bari)
Programme
Book presentation as part of the fourth edition of “Europe in a Book”.
9. CIAMPINO, EUROPEAN CITY FOR PEACE
Contact of the organiser
Michela Izzo – MFE Castelli Romani, mfecastelliromani@gmail.com
Title of the initiative
CIAMPINO, EUROPEAN CITY FOR PEACE
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 9:30 AM
Location
Sala Consiliare Pietro Nenni, Via 4 Novembre 91, Ciampino
Programme
Europe Day event featuring institutional greetings, display of flags, a minute of silence for the victims of wars, public reading of the Schuman Declaration, musical performance of the “Ode to Joy” and speeches by representatives of civil society, academia, European federalist organisations and institutions.
10. Festival Genova Èuropa – “The European Union from Mazzini to Schuman to Current Challenges”
Contact of the organiser
Festival Genova Èuropa
Title of the initiative
“The European Union from Mazzini to Schuman to current challenges”
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 10:00 AM
Location
Società Economica di Chiavari – Via Ravaschieri 15, Chiavari
Programme
Conference with Pietro Finelli, Guido Levi and Antonio Padoa Schioppa on the historical and political development of the European Union.
11. “Europe Day. The European Dream: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”
Contact of the organiser
Livia Castagnoli – MFE–GFE Florence, gfefirenze2025@gmail.com
Title of the initiative
“Europe Day. The European Dream: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location
Biblioteca Ernesto Ragionieri, Sesto Fiorentino (Florence)
Programme
Public discussion on the European dream and the future of European integration.
12. “Nice to Meet EU”
Contact of the organiser
Sara Bertolli – President of MFE Tuscany, sarabertolli.gfe@gmail.com
Title of the initiative
“Nice to Meet EU”
Target audience
Secondary school students and citizens
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location
Piazzale Vittorio Emanuele, Lucca
Programme
Public event co-organised with the Province of Lucca, attended by more than 150 secondary school students, with a speech by Sara Bertolli, President of the Tuscan Regional Centre of the European Federalist Movement.
13. “Europeans Already Exist, Now Let Us Build Europe”
Contact of the organiser
Antonella Braga – MFE Novara–Verbania, antonellabraga18@gmail.com
Title of the initiative
“Europeans already exist, now let us build Europe. Feeling European in an unfinished Europe. Voices from youth, schools, universities and research”
Target audience
Young people, schools, universities, researchers and citizens
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location
Hotel La Bussola, Via Boggiani 54, Novara
Programme
Public meeting for reflection and discussion on European identity and the future of Europe.
14. “Europe Day Celebration” – Bologna
Contact of the organiser
Giorgia Sorrentino – MFE Bologna, giorgia.sorre@gmail.com
Title of the initiative
Europe Day Celebration
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 10:00 AM
Location
Parco della Montagnola, near the Central Station, Bologna
Programme
The day will begin with a rally at 10:00 AM in Piazza Maggiore, followed by a procession through Via Indipendenza with European flags to make the celebration more visible and engaging for the local community.
15. “UNITED STATES OF EUROPE FOR EUROPE’S FUTURE”
Contact of the organiser
Lorenzo Onisto, onisto91@hotmail.it
Title of the initiative
“UNITED STATES OF EUROPE FOR EUROPE’S FUTURE”
Target audience
Citizens and pro-European movements active in Padova and the surrounding area
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 10:30 AM
Location
Via VIII Febbraio 1848, in front of Palazzo Moroni, Padua
Programme
Public gathering organised together with local pro-European movements and associations to promote the idea of a united Europe.
16. A Relay of Voices for Europe. Come and Have Your Say!
Contact of the organiser
Rossella Zadro, r.zadro333@gmail.com
Title of the initiative
A Relay of Voices for Europe. Come and Have Your Say!
Target audience
Citizens and secondary schools
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Location
Piazza Trento Trieste, Ferrara
Programme
MFE information point with flags, information material and a loudspeaker for relay participants.
17. Meeting with Authorities and Citizens – Parma
Contact of the organiser
MFE Parma
Title of the initiative
Meeting with Authorities and Citizens
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 11:00 AM
Location
Atrium of the Columns – University Headquarters, Via Università 12, Parma
Programme
Public meeting with local authorities and citizens as part of the exhibition programme “From Ventotene to a United Europe with the puppets of Ernesto Rossi”.
18. Turin, March for Europe + Conference “How to Unite Europe”
Contact of the organiser
Stefano Rossi – MFE Turin, segreteria@mfetorino.it
Title of the initiative
March for Europe
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 2:30 PM
Location
From European Union Bridge to Piazza Castello, Turin
Programme
Public march through the streets of Turin in support of European unity, accompanied by speeches from associations, political parties and civil society organisations.
The day also includes the #TheseusPolicy conference “How to Unite Europe” at the Politecnico di Torino from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with Paolo Gentiloni, Luiza Bialasiewicz, Irene Tinagli, Domènec Ruiz Devesa, Stefano Sacchi and Toomas Hendrik Ilves.
19. “Where is Europe?” – Themed Treasure Hunt Through the City
Contact of the organiser
Antonella Braga – MFE Novara–Verbania, antonellabraga18@gmail.com
Title of the initiative
“Where is Europe?” – Themed Treasure Hunt Through the City
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – from 3:00 PM
Location
Parco delle Betulle, Novara
Programme
Interactive Europe-themed treasure hunt organised throughout the city.
20. “It’s Time for Europe, Without Fear!”
Contact of the organiser
Fabrizio Masini – MFE Prato, masini.fabrizio@gmail.com
Title of the initiative
“It’s Time for Europe, Without Fear!”
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 3:00 PM
Location
G. Nerucci Cultural Centre, Via Rodari, Montale (Pistoia)
Programme
Public Europe Day initiative promoting European integration and solidarity.
21. “The European Dream”
Contact of the organiser
Matteo Anniballi – MFE Pesaro e Fano, pesarofano@mfe.it, https://mfemarche.wordpress.com/
Title of the initiative
The European Dream
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 5:30 PM
Location
Baia Flaminia, Piazza Europa 16, Pesaro
Programme
Talk by writer and essayist Michele Ballerin, co-author with Roberto Benigni of “The Dream. Europe Has Awakened!”, with readings from the Ventotene Manifesto and federalist texts by Immanuel Kant, Victor Hugo, Altiero Spinelli, Robert Schuman and Mario Draghi.
22. “What Future for Europe?”
Contact of the organiser
Sara Bertolli – President of MFE Tuscany, sarabertolli.gfe@gmail.com
Title of the initiative
“What Future for Europe?”
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 5:30 PM
Location
Mario Tobino Hall of the Province of Lucca, Lucca
Programme
Event co-organised by MFE Lucca, the Province of Lucca and the Europe Direct Lucca–Viareggio Centre, featuring a talk by Giulio Saputo, author of “Federalism against Fear”.
23. International Prize for Europe “FEDERICO II”
Contact of the organiser
Michele Sabatino – MFE Sicily, michelesabatino68@gmail.com
Title of the initiative
International Prize for Europe “FEDERICO II”
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 6:30 PM
Location
Municipal Theatre of Enna “F.P. Neglia”
Programme
Award ceremony honouring Sergio Fabbrini, Professor Emeritus of Politics and International Relations.
24. Become a Member of the European Parliament for a Day
Contact of the organiser
Matteo Anniballi – MFE Pesaro e Fano, pesarofano@mfe.it
Title of the initiative
Become a Member of the European Parliament for a Day
Target audience
General public and students
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 and 16 May 2026
Location
Pesaro and Fano
Programme
Educational simulation activity allowing participants to experience the work of Members of the European Parliament.
25. Festival Genova Èuropa – Book Presentation on the Rossi Family of Bordighera
Contact of the organiser
Festival Genova Èuropa
Title of the initiative
Book presentation: “The Rossi Family of Bordighera between cosmopolitanism and the tragedies of the 20th century”
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
13 May 2026 – 5:00 PM
Location
University Library – Via Balbi 40, Genoa
Programme
Presentation of the book by Salvatore Vento on the Ligurian constitutional scholar Paolo Rossi, with contributions and testimonies from Marina Rossi, Beppe Manzitti, Alessandro Cavalli, Franco Manzitti and Pietro Sapori. Coordinated by Francesca Pandolfi.
26. Memorial Bike Tour 2026 – Rome
Contact of the organiser
Stefania Brigatti, brigatti73@gmail.com
Osservatoriocivicoeuropeo.eu – segreteria@fondazioneeuropeacefalonia.eu
Title of the initiative
Memorial Bike Tour 2026
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
14 May 2026
Location
Europe Experience David Sassoli – Piazza Venezia 6, Rome
Programme
Commemorative bike tour dedicated to European memory and civic participation.
27. Festival Genova Èuropa – “The European Union and Peace”
Contact of the organiser
Festival Genova Èuropa
Title of the initiative
“The European Union and peace”
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
14 May 2026 – 5:30 PM
Location
Bi.Bi. Service – Via XX Settembre 41, 3rd floor, Genoa
Programme
Public debate with Professor Guido Montani, University of Pavia, and Gabriele Casano, Co-Head of the Debate Office of GFE, on European unification, peace and the need for a common European defence.
28. “10 Years of Europe in Perugia: The European Federalist Movement”
Contact of the organiser
Roberto Susta – Secretary, MFE Perugia, roberto.susta@gmail.com
Title of the initiative
“10 Years of Europe in Perugia: The European Federalist Movement”
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
15 May 2026 – 5:00 PM
Location
General Society of Mutual Aid, Perugia
Programme
Visit to the association’s headquarters followed by the lecture “Garibaldi and European Unity”.
29. SCHUMAN, DE GASPERI, ADENAUER: Three Christian Fathers of Europe!
Contact of the organiser
Don Gianpaolo Cassano – MFE Alessandria, gianpaolo@doncassano.it
Title of the initiative
SCHUMAN, DE GASPERI, ADENAUER: Three Christian Fathers of Europe!
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
15 May 2026 – 5:00 PM
Location
Istituto Mazzone, Via Trevigi 47, Casale Monferrato
Programme
Public meeting dedicated to the contribution of Schuman, De Gasperi and Adenauer to European integration.
30. Festival Genova Èuropa – European Bike Tour of the City
Contact of the organiser
Festival Genova Èuropa
Title of the initiative
European bike tour of the city – “From Gandhi to Garibaldi: for a united, free, and solidarity-based Europe”
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
16 May 2026
Location
Genoa
Programme
European bike tour across symbolic places in Genoa connected to the Risorgimento, the Resistance and European federalism, recalling figures such as Garibaldi, Mazzini and Bolis.
31. “The Origins of Conflicts and International Disorder”
Contact of the organiser
Simona Geroldi – MFE Valpolicella, mfevalpo@gmail.com, valpolicella@mfe.it
Title of the initiative
“The Origins of Conflicts and International Disorder”
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
19 May 2026 – 8:30 PM
Location
“Pietro Gazzola” Auditorium, Via Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto 2, Negrar di Valpolicella
Programme
Public meeting with Professor Stefano Verzé on the current geopolitical situation, with particular attention to Europe in relation to current crises.
32. “Europe: the End of a Dream?”
Contact of the organiser
Simona Geroldi – MFE Valpolicella mfevalpo@gmail.com, valpolicella@mfe.it
Title of the initiative
“Europe: the End of a Dream?”
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
22 May 2026 – 6:00 PM
Location
“Pietro Gazzola” Auditorium, Via Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto 2, Negrar di Valpolicella
Programme
Public meeting in memory of Anne Parry, founder of the MFE Valpolicella section, with Professor Antonio Padoa-Schioppa and presentation of the book “Intertwined Destinies”.
33. Memorial Bike Tour 2026 – Lecco
Contact of the organiser
Stefania Brigatti
brigatti73@gmail.com
Osservatoriocivicoeuropeo.eu – segreteria@fondazioneeuropeacefalonia.eu
Title of the initiative
Memorial Bike Tour 2026
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
30 May 2026
Location
Politecnico di Milano – Lecco Campus, Via Previati 1, Lecco
Programme
Continuation of the memorial bike tour initiative dedicated to European civic values.
Luxembourg [10]
Title of the initiative
Participation of UEFL and JEF Luxembourg in the Crossborder Festival of Schengen and Europe Day Celebrations in Wiltz
Target audience
People of all ages living in Luxembourg and neighbouring border regions.
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – Third Crossborder Festival of Schengen
10 May 2026 – Europe Day celebrations at the Castle of Wiltz
Location
Schengen, Luxembourg (next to the river)
Castle of Wiltz, Luxembourg
Programme
Together with JEF Luxembourg, the Union européenne des fédéralistes du Luxembourg (UEFL) will participate in the third Crossborder Festival of Schengen on 9 May and in the Europe Day celebrations at the Castle of Wiltz on 10 May.
On both days, UEFL and JEF Luxembourg will host an information stand presenting the activities of the association and promoting discussion on the European Union and European federalism. The programme will also include interactive games and educational activities designed to engage participants of all ages.
Contact of the organiser
Union européenne des fédéralistes du Luxembourg (UEFL)
Christelle Savall – President
E-mail: info@uef.lu
Tel: +33 6 31 55 28 66
Romania [11]
9 May for the United States of Europe
Contact of the organiser
Inițiativa pentru Europa Unită (IEU Romania) \nInstagram: @pentrueuropaunita
Target audience
General public, young Europeans, pro-European citizens and civil society organisations.
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location
Piața Universității, near the artesian fountain \nBucharest, Romania
Programme
On the occasion of Europe Day, Inițiativa pentru Europa Unită (Initiative for a United Europe) is organising a public pro-European demonstration in support of the idea of the United States of Europe.
The initiative aims to encourage citizens to reflect on the future of Europe in a period marked by geopolitical uncertainty, economic challenges and debates on the future of European integration. Participants will gather in Piața Universității in Bucharest to express support for a stronger, more united and more effective European Union.
The event promotes the idea of a Europe capable of taking faster decisions, strengthening its common policies and playing a more autonomous role on the international stage. The organisers underline the importance of solidarity, democracy and European unity in addressing current global challenges.
Link: Instagram
Spain[12]
Europe Day Celebration – Presentation of the book “Paz y guerra” by Enrique Barón
Contact of the organiser
Unión de Europeístas y Federalistas de España (UEF Spain) – Valencia section, in collaboration with the University of Valencia and IUDESCOOP.
Target audience
General public, students, academics and citizens interested in European affairs and international politics.
Date and time of the event
14 May 2026 – 7:30 PM
Location
Salón de Grados de la Facultad de Economía \nCampus dels Tarongers \n46022 Valencia, Spain
Programme
As part of the Europe Day celebrations, UEF Spain in Valencia is organising the presentation of the book “Paz y guerra” by Enrique Barón, published by RBA.
The event will feature a public dialogue between Enrique Barón and Ximo Puig focusing on peace, war, European integration and the role of Europe in the current international context.
The initiative is organised in cooperation with the University of Valencia and IUDESCOOP and aims to encourage reflection and debate on Europe’s future and global challenges.
Link: Instagram
Switzerland[13]
1. Platz für Europa / Place à l'Europe, Bern
Contact of the organiser
EM Switzerland
Target audience
General public and passers-by.
Date and time of the event
5 May 2026
Location
Waisenhausplatz, Bern, Switzerland
Programme
On the occasion of Europe Day celebrations, UEF Switzerland is organising “Platz für Europa / Place à l'Europe”, a public event dedicated to promoting dialogue on Europe and European cooperation.
The initiative will bring together several pro-European civil society organisations hosting information stands and interactive activities for citizens and visitors. The programme will also include short public activities and a collective group photo celebrating European unity and cooperation.
2. Europäischer Nachmittag / Après-midi européen, Bern
Contact of the organiser
UEF Switzerland
Target audience
Members of the organisation, partner organisations and invited guests.
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026
Location
Kongresszentrum Allresto, Bern, Switzerland
Programme
UEF Switzerland is organising the “Europäischer Nachmittag / Après-midi européen” as part of the Europe Day celebrations.
The event will feature the award ceremony of the Europe Prize 2026, recognising outstanding contributions in four categories: Politics, Economy and Society, Media and Information, and Breakthrough. The ceremony will be followed by a panel discussion with the award winners focusing on the future of Europe and European cooperation.