Federal Committee Meeting in Athens | 21-23 November 2025
The Union of European Federalists (UEF), in cooperation with UEF Greece, has the honor to convene the upcoming meeting of the Federal Committee in Athens from 21 to 23 November 2025.
The event will open on Friday, 21 November 2025, with a high-level ceremony hosted at the historic building of the Hellenic Parliament from 17:30 to 20:30. Prior to the official opening, a short, guided tour of the Parliament will be offered at 16:30 for participants.
The Opening Event is organized in cooperation with the Spinelli Group and will feature the active participation of Members of the European Parliament. It will gather European political leaders, former Prime Ministers, current and former European Commissioners from Greece, Members of the Hellenic Parliament, Members of the European Parliament, and distinguished personalities of high standing.
The central theme of the Opening Event is “Deepening European Integration”, with discussions focusing on:
- The European budget and fiscal governance
- Enlargement and the accession of new Member States
- European security and defence
- Social cohesion, growth, and competitiveness
- Institutional reforms required for a stronger Union
This landmark event will also highlight Greece’s role as an active partner in shaping the Europe of the future, particularly in light of the Greek Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2027. A significant initiative promoted in this context is the establishment of a Federalist Group in the Hellenic Parliament, which will reinforce institutional dialogue, strengthen the role of the National Assembly, and underscore Greece’s position as a driver of stability and institutional leadership in the region.
PROGRAM
Day 1 – Friday, 21 November 2025
Opening Ceremony at the Hellenic Parliament (17:30 – 20:30)
Venue access: Entry is via the main entrance above the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, on the western side of the Parliament building.
Transport: From Athens International Airport, the most convenient route is Metro Line 3 (Blue Line: Airport – Dimotiko Theatro), with a stop at Syntagma Station, located directly in front of the Parliament.
15:45 - 16:15 | Arrival and Registration
16:30 - 17:30 | Visit of the Hellenic Parliament
17:30 - 20:30 | High level political events
20:30 - 21:30 | Cocktail Reception in the Greek Parliament
Day 2: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Theme: Federal Committee Meetings
Venue: Laskaridis Foundation : Akti Moutsopoulou &2as Merarchias 36, Piraeus 18535
09:00 - 09:20 | Arrival of Participants & Registration
09:30 - 09:45 | Welcoming words by Vice Mayor of Piraeus, Mrs Zarakeli
09:45 - 10:00 | Opening of the Federal Committee
Formalities and Administrative Matters
- Election of the Tellers
- Election of a Credentials Committee
- Election of the Resolution Committee
- Adoption of the Agenda
- Adoption of the Minutes of the Federal Committee Meeting of Brussels on 21-22 June 2025
10:00 - 11:30 | Welcoming words by UEF Greece President, Daphne Gogou.
Greetings by Europa Union Deutschland President, Andrea Wechsler MEP (online).
Greetings by the newly elected JEF President Moritz Hergl.
Political introduction by UEF President, Domenec Ruiz Devesa.
Q&A Session
11:30 - 11:45 | Coffee Break
11:45 - 13:00 | Presentation of the Task Force on Strategic Planning Survey results and Workshops
Composition of 3 to 4 small working groups to discuss the results and come up with ideas on the strategic planning.
13:00 - 14:30 | Lunch Break
14:30 - 15:00 | Report from the facilitators of each working group on Strategic Planning
15:00 - 16:45 | Political Commission Meetings
PC Meetings (from 2 to 4 different sessions)
16:45 - 17:00 | Coffee Break
17:00 - 17:45 | Reports from Task Forces and Working Groups
- Strategic Planning
- Fundraising Strategy
- Relations UEF-WFM
17:45 - 18:15 | Meeting of the Resolution Committee & Summary and Closing Remarks
18:30 - 19:30 | Cocktail offered by the Municipality of Pireaus and the Mayor Mr Ioannis Moralis.
20:00 | Social Dinner (Optional, self-financed)
Day 3: Sunday, November 23, 2025
Theme: Wrapping Up and Future Steps
Venue: Laskaridis Foundation : Akti Moutsopoulou &2as Merarchias 36, Piraeus 18535
09:00 - 09:30 | Arrival of Participants & Registration
09:30 - 10:00 | Financial Report 2025 and Presentation Budget 2026 of the Treasurer
Voting Session on Draft Budget 2026
10:00 - 10:30 | Activity Report of the Secretary General
10:30 - 10:45 | Coffee Break
10:45 - 11:30 | Reports from PC Chairs
Voting Session on Resolutions and Political Statements
11:30 - 12:00 | Reports from National Sections and JEF Europe
Each section will present its activities if willing to do so for 3 minutes.
12:00 - 13:00 | Roadmap towards the UEF Congress 2026
Presentation and approval of the Project Congress in Barcelona
Q&A Session
12:45 - 13:15 | Closing Remarks by the President and Closing of the Meeting
Both venues are easily accessible from the proposed accommodation in Piraeus. The Foundation Catherine Laskaridis is within 15-minute walking distance from the hotel area.