Athens | in presence
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)
- Welcome remarks and keynote interventions
- Panel discussion: Deepening European Integration
- Networking reception
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, 22 November 2025
Federal Committee Sessions – Foundation Catherine Laskaridis (Piraeus)
Venue: Praxitelous 169 & Bouboulinas St., 185 35, Piraeus
- Federal Committee sessions (morning and afternoon)
- Working groups and debates on federalist priorities
- Dinner: UEF Greece will propose a joint dinner on Saturday evening. As there is no sponsor confirmed at this stage, participation will be optional and at own cost for those who register.
Day 3 – Sunday, 23 November 2025
Federal Committee Sessions – Foundation Catherine Laskaridis (Piraeus)
- Final working sessions
- Conclusions and adoption of resolutions
- Closing remarks
- From 13:00 to 17:00, UEF Greece will also prepare a cultural activity for participants: either a guided tour in Athens or, weather permitting, a short cruise.
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.
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, participants under 25 years old 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*"
DEADLINES FOR POLITICAL RESOLUTIONS
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 October, midnight (12 p.m.): deadline for submitting resolutions. You can use this form for the resolutions LINK
- 3 November: resolutions will be circulated and there will be a week to propose amendments
- 11 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)
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.
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.