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High Patrons and Members of the Action Commmittee

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ABOUT US

The Action Committee for the United States of Europe brings together a wide network of organizations and partners committed to advancing European unity and cooperation.

This page provides an overview of the associations that are part of the Committee’s network, including member organizations, High Patrons, and participating institutions. Each of these actors contributes, in different ways, to the promotion of dialogue, research, and initiatives aimed at strengthening the European project and fostering closer political, economic, and social integration across the continent.

Member associations represent the core of the Committee’s collaborative structure, actively supporting its activities and contributing to the development of ideas and initiatives aligned with the vision of a more united Europe. High Patrons are distinguished individuals or institutions whose support and recognition reinforce the Committee’s mission and public engagement. Participating organizations, meanwhile, collaborate with the Committee in specific projects, events, and policy discussions, helping to expand its network and impact.

Together, these partners form a diverse and dynamic community dedicated to promoting the values of cooperation, democracy, and integration that underpin the vision of a United States of Europe.

High Patrons

Former Presidents/Prime Ministers of Governments or Former Presidents of the EU Institutions

  1. Enrique Barón Crespo, Former President of the European Parliament and former Minister
  2. Josep Borrell Fontelles, Former High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and former President of the European Parliament
  3. Mercedes Bresso, Former President of the European Committee of the Regions and former MEP
  4. Wlodzimierz Cimoszewicz, Former Prime Minister of Poland and former MEP
  5. Paolo Gentiloni, Former Prime Minister of Italy and Former Commissioner
  6. Klaus Hänsch, Former President of the European Parliament
  7. Enrico Letta, Former Prime Minister of Italy and former MEP
  8. Mario Monti, Former Prime Minister of Italy and former President of EU Commission
  9. Rosen Plevneliev, Former President of the Republic of Bulgaria
  10. Hans-Gert Pottëring, Former President of the European Parliament
  11. Petre Roman, Former Prime Minister of Romania
  12. Herman van Rompuy, Former President of the European Council and Former Prime Minister of Belgium
  13. Guy Verhofstadt, President of European Movement International and former Prime Minister of Belgium

Last update 16.03.2026

Organizations Members

Union of European Federalists (UEF)

The Spinelli Group

Young of European Federalists (JEF Europe)

Association Jean Monnet

Civico Europa

Last update 16.03.2026

Individual Members

  1. Francisco Aldecoa, Professor and President of European Movement Spain
  2. László Andor, Former Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
  3. Jacques Attali, Writer and Founder and First President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
  4. Petras Austrevicius, Member of the European Parliament
  5. Mathilde Baudouin, Secretary-General of the Union of European Federalists
  6. Brando Benifei, Member of the European Parliament and former Spinelli Group President
  7. Gabriele Bischoff, President of the Spinelli Group and Member of the European Parliament
  8. Elmar Brok, Former Chair of the AFET Committee of the European Parliament, former Co-Chair of the Spinelli Group a former President of the UEF
  9. Roberto Castaldi, Political Philosopher and Director of the International Centre for European and Global Governance, Secretary of MFE (UEF Italy)
  10. Alessia Centioni, President of Civico Europa
  11. Richard Corbett, former MEP and Former Special Advisor to the President of the European Council
  12. Dani Cohn-Bendit, Writer and former Member of the European Parliament
  13. Andrew Duff, Former Member of the European Parliament and former President of the Union of European Federalists
  14. Isabelle Durant, former Vice President of the European Parliament
  15. Michele Fiorillo, Philosopher and Coordinator of Civico Europa and Citizens Take Over Europe; Co-Founder of Europa Power Initiative
  16. Monica Frassoni, President of the European Center for Electoral Support and former MEP
  17. Daniel Freund, Member of the European Parliament and former President of the Spinelli Group
  18. José Manuel García-Margallo, Former Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and former MEP
  19. Raphaël Glucksmann, Member of the European Parliament and of the Spinelli Group
  20. Dafni Gogou, Former Commission Official and President of UEF Greece
  21. Sandro Gozi, Member of the European Parliament, former Spinelli Group President and former President of the UEF
  22. Moritz Hergl, President of the Young European Federalists
  23. Danuta Hübner, economist, former European Commissioner for Regional Policy, former Member of the European Parliament (Poland)
  24. Othmar Karas, Former First Vice President of the European Parliament and former MP Austria
  25. Guillaume Klossa, Writer, President of EuropaNova, Chairman of Conclave, and Co-Chair of Europa Power Initiative.
  26. Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, Former Cyprus Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Minister for Communications and Works
  27. Pierre Larrouturou, Former Member of the European Parliament
  28. Reinier van Lanschot, Member of the European Parliament and Co-Founder of Volt Europa
  29. Pascal Lamy, Former Commissioner and Former Secretary General of the World Trade Organisation
  30. Philippe Laurette, President of the Jean Monnet Association
  31. Jo Leinen, Former President of the European Movement International, former President of the UEF, former MEP and Co-Founder of Europa Power Initiative
  32. Javi López, Vice President of the European Parliament
  33. Miguel Ángel Martín Ramos, Former President of the Cooperation Network of the European Routes of Emperor Charles V and VP of Association Jean Monnet
  34. Robert Menasse, Writer and Co-Founder of Europa Power Initiative
  35. Ana Palacio, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Former MEP
  36. Margherita Orsi, Political Scientist
  37. Francesca Ratti, Former Vice Secretary General of the European Parliament
  38. Domenec Ruiz Devesa, President of the Union of European Federalists and former MEP; Co-Founder of Europa Power Initiative.
  39. Christelle Savall, Former President of JEF Europe and President of UEF Luxembourg
  40. Nicolas Schmit, Former Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights and former Minister; Co-Chair of Europa Power Initiative.
  41. Lieven Taillie, Honorary President of the Association of European Journalists
  42. Luisa Trumellini, President of Istituto Altiero Spinelli, President of Movimento Federalista Europeo
  43. Luca Visentini, Former President of the European Trade Union Confederation.
  44. Andrea Wechsler, Member of the European Parliament and President of Europa Union Deutschland
  45. Slavoj Žižek, Philosopher and Co-Chair of Europa Power Initiative.

Last update 16.03.2026

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