Reshaping Multilateralism. UN Charter turns 80. The future of sustainable global governance between neo-protectionism and return of nationalism
Meeting N. 06 | A joint event of the Union of European Federalists (UEF) & World Federalist Movement-Institute for Global Policy (WFM-IGP)
Eighty years after the signing of the United Nations Charter, the world stands at a critical crossroads. Multilateralism, a cornerstone of the post-war international order, is under growing pressure: the resurgence of nationalism, the rise of neo-protectionism, and increasing geopolitical fragmentation are challenging the ability of global institutions to respond effectively to shared challenges.
"Reshaping Multilateralism. UN Charter turns 80" is an opportunity to reflect on the future of sustainable global governance. The event brings together experts, academics, activists, and policymakers to explore new perspectives for international cooperation—from UN reform and climate crisis response to the role of regional organizations such as the EU and Mercosur, and the urgent need to tackle transnational threats like organized crime and corruption.
At the heart of the debate: how can we rebuild a shared and inclusive vision of multilateralism, capable of meeting the needs of our time? How can we prevent the return of national power politics from undermining the possibility of collective action based on human rights, environmental justice, and global solidarity?
Where: Hybrid Event, In presence International Press Club; Online: ZOOM
When: 18.00 - 20:30 CET
PROGRAM
Introductions
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- Brando Benifei, EU-US Delegation EP, Trade Commission (tbc) video – US Tariffs/EU
- Prof. Nikolas Farandouris, MEP, Spinelli Group (Lawyer, J. Monnet, Piraeus University)
- Fernando Iglesias, Co-President of WFM
Speakers
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- Christian Beck, Economist, Green Group Adviser, Institutional implications
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- Domenec Ruiz Devesa, President of UEF and former Member of the European Parliamen
- Georges Kostakos,Executive Director of Foggs, former UN Official, : UN reform perspectives -online
- Prof. Guido Montani, MFE/WFM: Perspective on Global Economic /Financial Governance – online
- Prof. Mary Sancy – Environment -climate crisis -a priority for holistic global policy -lessons learnt for regional developments
- Christelle Savall, JEF President or other member of the JEF Executive Board (TBC)
- Camila Lopez Badra, WFM –Fighting organised crime and corruption – Latin America /Mercosur regional organisation can promote for multilateralism at global level – online
Moderators:
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- Daphné Gogou , President UEF Greece, UEF EB member, WFM-UEF Working group
- Carlo Maria Palermo, PC3 Foreign and Security Policy, Cybersecurity, Chairperson
Debate
20.30 - Federalist Reception
We warmly invite you to stay with us after the event for a Federalist Reception — an informal gathering with drinks and conversation, where we will also present the new fundraising campaign of the Union of European Federalists (UEF) based on the art collection realized by Lorenzo Epis called "The Federalist Poster Series".
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