Athens | in presence

21-23 November 2025
The next Federal Committee Meeting on Saturday 22th and Sunday 23th November 2025, in Athens.
The meeting will be held in person. Can participate FC Members and Observers.

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.

Day 2: Saturday, November 22, 2025

Theme: Federal Committee Meetings
Venue: Laskaridis Foundation : 2as Merarchias 36, Piraeus 18535 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/wVfm3eZU9nSpJC9P7 

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.

POLITICAL RESOLUTIONS and DEADLINES

Below, you can find the list of draft resolutions in word submitted to the Federal Committee meeting (each proposal includes the form to present the amendaments):


Below, you can find the list of proposal of resolutions with amendments:


In view of the Federal Committee meeting, the UEF Secretariat would like to remind of the deadlines set by the Federal Committee Rules of Procedure for the presentation and management of resolutions.

Article 10.2 of the Federal Committee Rules of Procedure states that resolutions must be sent to the Secretariat within three weeks of the FC meeting so that they can then be made available to all FC members.

In the case of the next meeting:

  • 31 Octobermidnight (12 p.m.): deadline for submitting resolutions. You can use this form for the resolutions LINK
  • 7 November: resolutions will be circulated and there will be a week to propose amendments
  • 15 November, midnight (12 p.m): deadline for submitting amendements

All resolutions and amendments must be sent to the email address of the Secretariat (secretariat@federalists.eu)

REGISTRATION and CONTRIBUTIONS

REGISTRATION LINK HERE

The deadline for registration for the FC members is Friday, 31 October at noon.


PROXY

If you are a FC member registered but unable to attend and your section has already exhausted the list of Substitute Members, you may issue a proxy (DOWNLOAD HERE). and sent to secretariat@federalists.eu 


CONTRIBUTION (IN PRESENCE)

To face the costs of organising the Federal Committee meeting and as a contribution to UEF, we kindly ask for a mandatory contribution of €50 for the registration (25 € as JEF members, students and job seekers), according to Art. 6 par (1) of the FCO.

We thank you in advance for your support and your understanding.

Observers have to pay a contribution of 50 €.

You can send the contribution here:

Name of the bank: BNP PARIBAS FORTIS BANK, Rond-point Robert Schuman 10, 1040 Brussels, Belgium
TO: UNION OF EUROPEAN FEDERALISTS UEF
IBAN code: BE69210037609578
BIC: GEBABEBB

Communication: "FC Athens 2025: *First Name* *Last Name*"

INFOKIT and VENUES

The UEF Greece has prepared this infokit with practical information about the program, the venues and a list of hotels for accomodation.

DOWNLOAD HERE IN PDF


FRIDAY, 21 NOVEMBER

The Opening event will take place in the historical building of Hellenic Parliament from 17:30 to 20:30.

To get to the building directly from the airport it is suggested to use the metro line 3 (blue line – M3: Dimotiko Theatro – Doukisis Plakentias), your stop is SYNTAGMA.

The access inside the building is able from front side above the Unknown Soldier monument on the western side of the building


SATURDAY 22- SUNDAY, 23 NOVEMBER

Both days of the events for the Federal Committee will take place at the Foundation Catherine Laskarides (Praxitelous 169 & Bouboulinas str. 185 35 Piraeus) within 15’ walking distance of the proposed hotels’ area.

 

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