{"id":1407,"date":"2026-02-11T22:13:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T22:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/federalists.eu\/kosovo\/?p=1407"},"modified":"2026-02-11T22:13:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T22:13:48","slug":"uef-european-congress-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/federalists.eu\/kosovo\/uef-european-congress-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Shaping Europe\u2019s Future Together \u2014 XXIX UEF European Congress in Barcelona, 20-22 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/federalists.eu\/kosovo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/02\/UEF-Congress-XXIX-3-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"- UEF\" class=\"wp-image-1408\" style=\"width:450px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/federalists.eu\/kosovo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/02\/UEF-Congress-XXIX-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/federalists.eu\/kosovo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/02\/UEF-Congress-XXIX-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/federalists.eu\/kosovo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/02\/UEF-Congress-XXIX-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/federalists.eu\/kosovo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/02\/UEF-Congress-XXIX-3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/federalists.eu\/kosovo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/02\/UEF-Congress-XXIX-3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"headline-18-156\">Join us for UEF European Congress 2026 <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Union of European Federalists (UEF)<\/strong> is proud to announce the <strong>XXIX UEF European Congress<\/strong>, taking place <strong>20\u201322 March 2026<\/strong> in <strong>Barcelona, Spain<\/strong>. As the <em>highest decision-making body<\/em> of the UEF, this congress represents a defining moment for the federalist movement across Europe \u2014 a strategic platform for debate, renewal, and collective action in support of a sovereign, democratic and united Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Is the UEF European Congress?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The UEF European Congress is the flagship event of the Union of European Federalists \u2014 the organisation dedicated to advancing European political integration and democratic federalism. Held biennially, the congress gathers delegates, observers, young federalists and guests from all over Europe to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Discuss pivotal political priorities for the coming years<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elect leadership that will steer the movement forward<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Debate and adopt key political documents and strategic plans<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shape the direction of European federalism at a critical juncture<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s congress is hosted at the historic <strong>Palau Reial de Pedralbes<\/strong> in <strong>Barcelona<\/strong>, offering not just a political forum but also a symbolic setting for promoting unity and shared vision.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/federalists.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Congress-logo-XXIX-.png\" alt=\"- UEF\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1111469695991738;width:362px;height:auto\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"headline-28-156\"><strong>Draft Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Congress is the highest body of the UEF and is the most important event in the life of the organization. It will be a crucial moment to discuss the future of the organization and of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(please note this program is subject to changes)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> <em>20 \u2013 22 March 2026<\/em><br><strong>Venue:<\/strong> <em><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/LZLmxZHHYvgddhUx9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palau Reial de Pedralbes, 08002 Barcelona, Spain<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/em><br><strong>Audience:<\/strong> Delegates, Observers, Guests, Federalists Across Europe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program at a Glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday, 20 March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opening Ceremony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Welcoming addresses by distinguished European leaders and policymakers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opening political debates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday, 21 March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Formal Congress opening and political reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open political discussion sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Election presentations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategic debates and networking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday, 22 March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continued political Commission reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vote on key documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closing session and reflections on future priorities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Please note: program subject to change.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Leadership &amp; Political Direction<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the key objectives of the congress is to <em>elect the new leadership of the UEF<\/em>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>President<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vice-President<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treasurer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executive Bureau Members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Members of the Federal Committee and Arbitration Board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, participants will debate, refine, and adopt political resolutions and strategic documents that will guide UEF\u2019s work on European integration, democratic governance, and geopolitical challenges facing the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Participation &amp; Registration<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All supporters of a united Europe \u2014 whether as <strong>Delegates<\/strong>, <strong>Observers<\/strong>, or <strong>Guests<\/strong> \u2014 are invited to participate. The congress is designed to be inclusive, with participation contributions structured to support broad engagement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>50 \u20ac<\/strong> \u2013 full participation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>25 \u20ac<\/strong> \u2013 reduced fee (for participants under 25, students, and jobseekers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Full registration details and participation forms are available via the official UEF links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeOz4bmEwm9z_OeDKtz3U4GwBUYCcifSrC_93BKvMEOXqJ9gg\/viewform?usp=dialog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>REGISTRATION LINK<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why This Matters for UEF Kosova<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For UEF Kosova \u2014 and for all supporters of European federalist values \u2014 the <strong>XXIX UEF European Congress<\/strong> represents a rare opportunity to engage directly in shaping the political agenda for Europe\u2019s future. With debates on treaty reform, democratic governance, and a more robust European political union, this congress is not just an organisational milestone \u2014 it is <em>a moment for collective vision and action<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participation from Kosovo\u2019s federalist community will strengthen our voice within the European movement and reaffirm our commitment to effective, democratic and inclusive integration across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Be part of Europe\u2019s federalist future <\/strong>\u2014 join us in Barcelona, contribute to the debates, and help shape the next chapter of European unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federalists.eu\/congress\/xxix-uef-european-congress\/\">XXIX UEF European Congress 2026 - Official webpage <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us for UEF European Congress 2026 The Union of European Federalists (UEF) is proud to announce the XXIX UEF European Congress, taking place 20\u201322 March 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. 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