This calendar brings together conferences, debates, campaigns, demonstrations, local meetings, and public initiatives organized by the national, regional, and local sections of the Union of European Federalists (UEF) across Europe.
Every event listed here is part of a common effort to promote a stronger, more democratic, and more united Europe. From discussions on European democracy and federal reform to actions for peace, sovereignty, and citizens’ participation, our sections are active every day in cities and communities throughout the continent.
We invite all European citizens, activists, students, researchers, journalists, and policymakers interested in the future of Europe to explore the calendar, participate in upcoming events, and help spread the word.
A federal Europe will not emerge only from institutions — it will be built through the engagement of citizens across borders.
Please share this calendar widely within your networks and encourage others to join the initiatives organized by the federalist movement. Every participation matters. Every discussion helps strengthen the European public sphere. Every new voice can help shape the future of Europe.
Long live Europe!
Federazione Europea Subito!
Austria[1], Belgium[2], Bulgaria[3], France[4], Finland[5], Germany[6], Greece[7], Hungary[8], Italy[9], Luxembourg[10], Romania[11], Spain[12], Switzerland[13], United Kingdom[14]Groupe of Europe[15]
Austria[1]
1. Lecture with Writer Robert Menasse
Contact of the organiser
UEF Austria – Vienna Regional Branch \nContact person: Anne Favre
Target audience
General public, students, citizens interested in European affairs and literature.
Date and time of the event
5 May 2026
Location
Vienna, Austria
Programme
As part of the Europe Day celebrations organised by the Vienna regional branch of UEF Austria, a public lecture and discussion will be held with Austrian writer Robert Menasse.
The event will focus on European integration, democracy, culture and the future of Europe, encouraging public debate and reflection on the European project in the current political context.
2. Europe Day Street Action
Contact of the organiser
UEF Austria – Vienna Regional Branch \nContact person: Anne Favre
Target audience
General public and passers-by in Vienna.
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026
Location
Vienna, Austria
Programme
On the occasion of Europe Day, the Vienna regional branch of UEF Austria will organise a public street action aimed at promoting European values, European integration and citizen engagement.
The initiative will include the distribution of postcards, flyers and promotional materials, as well as public outreach activities designed to engage citizens in discussions about the future of Europe and European federalism.
Belgium (UEF - UEF Belgium - Groupe Europe)[2]
1. Ceremony in Tribute to Jean Monnet, Robert Schuman and the Founding Fathers of a United Europe [15]
Target audience: Citizens interested in European integration, pro-European associations and movements, institutional representatives, students, and the wider public.
Date: 9 May 2026, 11:00 AM
Location: Next to the bust of Robert Schuman at the entrance of Parc du Cinquantenaire, Rue de la Loi side, Brussels.
Link event: FACEBOOK
Programme: On the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration and Europe Day, Avenir de l’Europe, in cooperation with the City of Brussels and the Municipality of Etterbeek, will organise a commemorative ceremony honouring Jean Monnet, Robert Schuman and the other founding fathers of European unity.
The programme includes the laying of a flower arrangement at the base of the Robert Schuman bust, accompanied by musical performances by the Music Academies of Etterbeek. Greeting addresses will be delivered by the Mayor of Etterbeek, Maître De Wolf, and Valeria Ronzitti, Secretary General of SGI Europe.
The Representation of the European Commission in Belgium will include the ceremony in the official European programme for 9 May celebrations.
The association Groupe Europe will participate in this initiative organised by third parties, reaffirming its support for the values of European unity and integration.
2. Europe is evolving… but where are we heading?
Contact of the organiser
Jean-Louis Hanff – City Councillor in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert and Board Member of the Belgian European Movement
Target audience
General public, citizens interested in European affairs, students, young Europeans and members of civil society.
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 3:00 PM
Location
Artsalon \nAvenue Georges Henri 294 \n1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium
Programme
On the occasion of Europe Day, the Belgian European Movement, UEF Belgium and JEF Belgium are organising an open public discussion dedicated to the future of Europe and the evolution of the European project in a time of geopolitical uncertainty and institutional transformation.
The event aims to foster dialogue, encourage the exchange of ideas and perspectives, and reflect on the direction Europe should take in the coming years.
Speakers:
- Wouter Beke – President of the Belgian European Movement and Member of the European Parliament (CD&V – EPP)
- Domenico Rossetti di Valdalbero – Secretary General of UEF Belgium
- Nathan Doude van Troostwijk – Representative of JEF Belgium
The discussion will be followed by the presentation of Wouter Beke’s book:
“Houvast of houdgreep: Naar een Europa dat beschermt zonder af te schermen”.
Registration: LINK
3. “Why You Should Be a Federalist”
Contact of the organiser
JEF Brussels, Instagram: @jefbrussels
Target audience
Young Europeans, students, activists, citizens interested in European politics and the future of European integration.
Date and time of the event
12 May 2026 – 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Location
Spinelli Group Building: 25 Square de Meeûs, Brussels, Belgium
Programme
As part of the Europe Day celebrations, JEF Brussels is organising a public discussion entitled “Why You Should Be a Federalist”, bringing together federalist politicians, activists and pro-European voices to discuss the future of Europe and the importance of European federalism in today’s political context.
The event will feature contributions and discussions with:
- Mathilde Baudouin
- Jan-Gert Zevenbergen
- Reinier van Lanschot
- Raquel García Hermida-van der Walle
- Brando Benifei (subject to availability)
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in an open debate on European democracy, federalism and the challenges facing the European Union.
The initiative aims to encourage dialogue among young Europeans and strengthen support for a more united, democratic and federal Europe.
Bulgaria[3]
The Europe That Citizens Want” – Public Discussion with Members of the European Parliament
Target audience: Civil society activists, representatives of academic circles, state administration officials, youth organisations, and citizens interested in European affairs and the future of Europe.
Date and hour: 8 May 2026 - 18.00-22.30
Location: National Student House, Sofia, Bulgaria
Programme: As part of the celebrations surrounding Europe Day, UEF Bulgaria together with JEF Bulgaria will organise a public discussion with Members of the European Parliament entitled “The Europe That Citizens Want”.
The event will open with welcoming remarks by Velko Ivanov, Secretary General of UEF Bulgaria, and Mustafa Hadzhisyulejman, President of JEF Bulgaria. The programme will also include a quiz session and a presentation of the new Master’s programme “Politics and Policies of the EU” by Assistant Professor Lubomira Popova.
The panel discussion will feature:
- Radan Kanev, Member of the European Parliament (EPP)
- Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Member of the European Parliament (Renew Europe)
- Petar Vitanov, Member of Parliament and former Member of the European Parliament (PES)
A Q&A session moderated by Velko Ivanov will follow the discussion.
The evening programme will conclude with a networking cocktail and a Euro party.
Contact of the organiser
Union of European Federalists Bulgaria (UEF Bulgaria)
10 Narodno Sabranie Sq.
1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Tel: +359 29872285
E-mail: uefbulgaria@scas.bg
France[4]
UEF France at the March for Europe in Turin
UEF France Lyon will participate in the initiative together with other European federalist organisations, reaffirming its commitment to a stronger, more united and democratic Europe.
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 2:30 PM
Location
From European Union Bridge to Piazza Castello, Turin, Italy
Programme
On the occasion of Europe Day, the Movimento Federalista Europeo (MFE) Turin is organising the “March for Europe”, a public march through the streets of Turin in support of European unity, democracy and solidarity among European peoples.
The march will bring together associations, political parties, civil society organisations and citizens committed to the future of Europe. The route will start from the European Union Bridge and conclude in Piazza Castello, where public speeches and interventions will take place.
Finland[5]
Europe Day Reception with MEP Aura Salla
Contact of the organiser
UEF Finland – Eurooppafederalistit / Europafederalisterna \nInstagram
Target audience
General public, citizens interested in European affairs, students and young professionals.
Date and time of the event
8 May 2026 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location
Teerenpeli, Kamppi \nMillion 8.5, Helsinki, Finland
Programme
On the occasion of Europe Day, UEF Finland is organising a public reception with Member of the European Parliament Aura Salla.
The event will provide an opportunity to discuss current parliamentary issues, including digital regulation, the future direction of the European Union and developments in the defence industry. Participants will also have the chance to ask questions and engage in an open discussion on European politics and the future of Europe.
The initiative is organised as an informal Europe Day gathering aimed at bringing citizens and European decision-makers together in a relaxed and interactive setting.
Link: Instagram
Germany[6]
1. Europe Day at Eutiner Palace
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Ost-holstein
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
5 May 2026
Location
Eutiner Schloss
Programme
Celebration of Europe Day with special guest Otto Carstens from the Ministry for Agriculture, Rural Areas and Europe.
Website LINK
2. Europaforum SH – Workshop
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Schleswig-Holstein
Target audience
Members of civil society, politics and business.
Date and time of the event
5 May 2026
Location
Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein, Zur Helling 5-6, 24143 Kiel
Programme
Workshops and networking activities focused on European topics.
Website LINK
3. Europe’s Place in the Global Economy – Panel Discussion
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Rendsburg-Eckenförde
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
5 May 2026
Location
Restaurant Kaurens, Beim Golfplatz, Mühlenstraße 37, 24229 Danischenhagen
Programme
Panel discussion with Prof. Dr. Langhammer on Europe’s role in global trade and the global economy.
Website LINK
4. Kölner Europagespräche im Domforum: “Was ist uns Europa wert? Der EU-Haushalt 2028–2034”
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Köln and Erzbistum Köln, among others
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
5 May 2026
Location
Domforum, Domkloster 3, 50667 Köln
Programme
Discussion on the European Commission’s budget proposal for 2028–2034, including the EU’s future political priorities, competitiveness, defence, climate protection, social policy and rural development.
Website LINK
5. Discussion: “Europe – A Promise that Connects Us All?”
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Nordrhein-Westfalen
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
6 May 2026
Location
VHS Essen, Burgplatz 1, Essen
Programme
Open discussion on the importance of European values such as democracy, freedom of speech and human rights.
Website LINK
6. Ein Abend mit Europa: JEF NRW – Europareise 2026 mit Christian Richter
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Nordrhein-Westfalen
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
6 May 2026
Location
Online via Zoom
Programme
Online event focusing on JEF excursions and offering a platform for open discussion with members of civil society, politics and culture.
Website LINK ZOOM
7. Ukraine Politics of the European Union
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Wiesbaden-Rheingau-Taunus
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
7 May 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location
Europabaum, Marktplatz 1, 65189 Wiesbaden, Hessen
Programme
Lecture titled “The EU’s Ukraine Policy” by Michael Gahler, Member of the European Parliament. At 6:00 PM, the European anthem will be played from the nearby Marktkirche.
Website LINK
8. Europa-Pubquiz: “How Well Do You Know Europe?”
Contact of the organiser
JEF Hamburg, hamburg@jef.de
Target audience
Students
Date and time of the event
7 May 2026, 7:00 PM
Location
Down Under, Grindelallee 1, 20146 Hamburg
Programme
Interactive pub quiz with questions on Europe’s history, culture and politics.
Website LINK
9. Film Screening: “Surf on, Europe”
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Mainz, Dr. Peter Albrecht; reservation preferred
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
7 May 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location
Ciné Mayence im Institut français, Schillerstraße 11, 55116 Mainz
Programme
Film screening on different realities of life in Europe.
Website LINK
10. Europa-Treff
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Leverkusen
Target audience
Members, friends and potential members
Date and time of the event
7 May 2026
Location
Altes Bürgermeisteramt, Berg. Landstr. 28, 51379 Leverkusen
Programme
European networking and meeting event for members, friends and potential members.
Website LINK
11. European City Partnership in Oberhavel – Connect, Share, Network
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Oberhavel
Target audience
Members of Europa-Union Oberhavel and civil society
Date and time of the event
7 May 2026
Location
Kreistagssaal, Havelstraße 3, 16515 Oranienburg
Programme
Open dialogue on European twin-city partnerships in Oberhavel, with short presentations on how to successfully organise partnerships among European cities.
12. Europe Day Potsdam
Contact of the organiser
Stadt Potsdam / Europa-Union Potsdam
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
8 May 2026, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location
Old Market Potsdam
Programme
Live music and booths organised by European initiatives and non-profit organisations.
Website LINK
13. European Academy: “Ansgar – the First European”
Contact of the organiser
Sankelmark Zentrum, Akademieweg 6, 24988 Oeversee
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
8–10 May 2026
Location
Not specified in the table
Programme
Seminar on the mission of the monk Ansgar to Scandinavia.
Website LINK
14. Trinational Hike (Switzerland, France, Germany)
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Lörrach
Target audience
General public; reservation preferred
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location
Starting point: Dreirosenbrücke Basel, Switzerland
Programme
Hike alongside the River Rhine across Switzerland, France and Germany.
Website LINK
15. Europe-Day in Freiburg im Breisgau
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Freiburg e.V. and City of Freiburg; no reservation required
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
Kartoffelmarkt Freiburg im Breisgau
Programme
Open event with local European initiatives, an award ceremony for school projects and a “European café”.
Website LINK
16. Festival for Democracy
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Hammelburg e.V.
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
Viehmarkt Hammelburg, 97762
Programme
Information stands, discussions and workshops connected to democracy and Europe.
Website LINK
17. European Bike Ride
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Berlin; reservation preferred
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026, 11:00 AM
Location
Meeting point at the entrance of the Anna Seghers Library
Programme
Bike tour to explore hidden references to Europe in Lichtenberg, accompanied by district mayor Martin Schaefer and Member of the European Parliament Martin Günther.
Website LINK
18. Europa-Fest Römer / Shantel Live – Global Beats im Herzen von Europa
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location
Frankfurt Römer
Programme
Europe Day celebration with European initiatives, music, dance and discussions.
Website LINK
19. Gathering at the Geographical Center of Europe
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Hammelburg e.V.
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location
Field near Gadheim
Programme
Picnic gathering with songs performed by local choirs and school bands.
Website LINK
20. Europa-Ball – Culture Meets Politics
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Heilbronn
Target audience
General public; reservation required
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026
Location
Harmonie, Theodor-Heuss-Saal
Programme
Gala dinner and drinks accompanied by dance presentations by local clubs, including KunST 07, Mladost Bosne, Tanzschule Brenner, Azahar Flamenco Gitano, Grupo Raza, Ballettschule Brenner, Deutsch-Afrikanischer Verein and Majidah’s Tribe.
Website LINK
21. Second Bavarian-Tyrolean Festival
Contact of the organiser
kv-rosenheim@eu-bayern.eu
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9–10 May 2026
Location
Kufstein
Programme
Festival dedicated to European culture, including a performance by the theatre group “endorphines”, among other activities.
Website LINK
22. Europe-Concert
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Kiel
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026
Location
Bürgerhaus Kronshagen
Programme
Benefit concert organised in celebration of Europe Day.
Website LINK
23. Europa-Tag – The Sound of Europe
Contact of the organiser
City of Düsseldorf
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026
Location
Hofgarten Düsseldorf
Programme
Open-air music festival with musicians from several European countries.
Website LINK
24. Europe Day 2026 Leipzig
Contact of the organiser
Pia Lorenz, Municipality
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026
Location
Burgplatz Leipzig, 04109 Leipzig
Programme
Open dialogue with organisations focused on Europe and further European integration.
Website LINK
25. Europäischer Marktplatz
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Frankfurt
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
10 May 2026
Location
Römerberg, Frankfurt am Main
Programme
Europe Festival hosted by the European City of Frankfurt together with the EU network and partner organisations, showcasing how Europe is lived and celebrated in Frankfurt.
Website LINK
26. European Morning Talk
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Leverkusen
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
10 May 2026
Location
Freudenthaler Sensenhammer Industrial Museum, Freudenthal 68, 51374 Leverkusen-Schlebusch
Programme
Europe in Dialogue: Cities, Culture and History.
Website LINK
27. Europa-Rad in München
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union München and City of Munich
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
10 May 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location
Werksviertel, Atelierstraße 1, 81671 München, Bayern
Programme
More than 50 European initiatives will participate in the event, with free rides on the “Umadum” Ferris wheel from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Website LINK
28. Discussion: “Europe – A Promise that Connects Us All?”
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Nordrhein-Westfalen
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
11 May 2026
Location
Regional Representation of the European Commission in Bonn, Rabinstr. 1
Programme
Open discussion on the importance of European values such as democracy, freedom of speech and human rights.
Website LINK
29. Hike through Tegel
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Berlin; reservation preferred
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
12 May 2026, 5:00 PM
Location
Meeting point: square in front of PizzAngelo/Tipico next to Station Tegel (S-Bahn)
Programme
Two-and-a-half-hour guided hike exploring hidden references to Europe in Tegel.
Website LINK
30. Discussion: “Europe – A Promise that Connects Us All?”
Contact of the organiser
Europa-Union Nordrhein-Westfalen
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
27 May 2026
Location
Europe Direct Bocholt, VHS Bocholt, Industriestr. 1
Programme
Open discussion on the importance of European values such as democracy, freedom of speech and human rights.
Website LINK
Greece[7]
The Challenge of Federalisation in a World on Fire
Contact of the organiser
Hellenic Union of European Federalists (UEF Greece) and Volt Greece
Contact person: Ms Evouli Dimoglou, Tel.: +30 6944383808
Target audience
General public, students, academics, citizens interested in European affairs and the future of European integration.
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 6:00 PM
Location
“Water Hall”, Thessaloniki City Hall \nVasileos Georgiou Avenue A1, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece
Programme
Volt Greece and the Hellenic Union of European Federalists (UEF Greece), in celebration of Europe Day, are organising a public discussion entitled “The Challenge of Federalisation in a World on Fire” with the aim of fostering dialogue on the future of European integration and the institutional evolution of the European Union.
The discussion will focus on the growing geopolitical, economic and security challenges facing Europe, including the war in Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East, changes in transatlantic relations and the need for a stronger and more autonomous European Union. Particular attention will be given to the limits of the EU’s current institutional framework and to the prospect of European federalisation as a response to global instability.
Speakers:
- Christos Avdellas, Councillor of the 1st Municipal District of Thessaloniki
- Vangelis Liaras, Co-President of Volt Greece and Professor at IE University Madrid
- Sofia Apostolidou, Representative of UEF Greece, Sociologist and Political Scientist
- Kostas Popotas, Legal Expert and former Head of Unit at the Court of Justice of the European Union
- Philemon Paionidis, Professor at the Department of Political Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Moderator:
- Journalist Dimitra Makri
Admission is free.
Organisers’ websites
voltgreece.org \nuef-greece.gr
Hungary[8]
Participation in the Europe Day Festival in Budapest
Contact of the organiser
UEF Hungary, Contact person: Eszter
Target audience
General public, citizens, young Europeans and participants in the Europe Day celebrations.
Date and time of the event
10 May 2026
Location
Szabadság Square \nBudapest, Hungary
Programme
On the occasion of Europe Day celebrations in Hungary, UEF Hungary will take part in the Europe Day Festival organised in Budapest on 10 May 2026.
Although the festival is organised by third parties, UEF Hungary will actively participate through a dedicated stand where volunteers and activists will engage with citizens on European affairs, federalism and the future of Europe.
The initiative takes place in a particularly significant political moment for Hungary, following the inauguration of the new Prime Minister Péter Magyar on 9 May and the national celebrations held on Kossuth tér.
UEF Hungary’s participation aims to promote dialogue on European unity, democracy and the role of citizens in shaping Europe’s future.
Italy[9]
1. Presentation of the book “Crisis of the Nation-State and European Populisms”
Contact of the organiser
Movimento Federalista Europeo (MFE) Verona, in cooperation with Europe Direct Verona, the Municipality of Verona and local partner organisations.
Target audience
General public, students, academics and citizens interested in European politics and contemporary populism.
Date and time of the event
4 May 2026 – 4:30 PM
Location
Sala “Montanari” – Società Letteraria \nPiazzetta Scalette Rubiani 1, Verona, Italy
Programme
As part of the Verona Èuropa Festival 2026, MFE Verona is organising the presentation of the book “Crisis of the Nation-State and European Populisms” by Camille Chenaux.
The discussion will focus on the rise of populism in Europe, particularly in Italy and Germany, and on the broader crisis of the nation-state and European democracy. The event will explore how populist movements have reshaped the European political landscape in recent years.
Speakers:
- Camille Chenaux – Author of the book
- Giacomo Cona – Councillor delegated to EU policies of the Municipality of Verona
- Luca Mori – Lecturer in General Sociology at the University of Verona
The debate will be chaired by Giorgio Anselmi from the Movimento Federalista Europeo.
2. Festival Genova Èuropa – “Overcoming Inequalities in Europe and the World”
Contact of the organiser
Piergiorgio Grossi – MFE Liguria
Title of the initiative
“Overcoming inequalities in Europe and the world”
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
6 May 2026 – 5:30 PM
Location
Bi.Bi. Service – Via XX Settembre 41, 3rd floor, Genoa
Programme
Public debate with Professor Alberto Majocchi, University of Pavia, on global economic, social and political inequalities and the role of Europe in promoting peace, ecological transition and social justice.
3. Book Presentation: “Crisis of the Nation-State and European Populisms”
Contact of the organiser
Lorenzo Onisto
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
6 May 2026 – 6:30 PM
Location
Sala Spazio 35, Centro Culturale San Gaetano, Via Altinate 71, Padova
Programme
Book presentation and discussion with the author Camille Chenaux, hosted by Anna Lucia Pizzati, President of MFE Padova.
4. Public Assembly for Federal Europe
Contact of the organiser
Andrea Geuna – Secretary of the MFE section of Pinerolo
Target audience
Associations, members of local communities and citizens interested in European integration and democratic participation.
Date and time of the event
7 May 2026
Location
Salone del Circolo Sociale \nVia del Duomo 1 \n10060 Pinerolo (TO), Italy
Programme
In preparation for the March for Europe taking place in Turin on 9 May, the local section of the Movimento Federalista Europeo (MFE) in Pinerolo is organising a public assembly dedicated to the future of a federal, democratic and solidarity-based Europe.
The initiative is organised together with the “Collective for Federal, Democratic and Solidarity Europe”, founded in 2025 and bringing together more than fifty representatives of local political parties, trade unions, secular and religious organisations, including Catholic and Protestant associations.
The event will include public debates with representatives of local communities and the screening of video messages from European and Italian political representatives, including:
- Pina Picierno – Vice-President of the European Parliament
- Brando Benifei – Member of the European Parliament and Board Member of the Spinelli Group
- Giorgio Gori – Member of the European Parliament
- Marco Lombardo – Senator of the Italian Republic
- Vittoria Nallo – Member of the Regional Council of Piedmont
- Monica Canalis – Member of the Regional Council of Piedmont
The initiative aims to encourage citizens’ participation and strengthen public support for European unity, democracy and solidarity.
5. Festival Genova Èuropa – Europe Day Celebration
Contact of the organiser
Europe Direct Genoa, in collaboration with Young European Federalists Genova, One Hour For Europe and Erasmus Student Network
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
7 May 2026 – 9:00 AM
Location
Palazzo Tursi, Genoa
Programme
Dance performances, interactive Europe-themed activities and performance of the “Ode to Joy”.
6. “Europe Day Celebration” – Faenza
Contact of the organiser
Deanna Donatini – MFE Faenza
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
7 May 2026 – 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Location
Piazza del Popolo, Faenza
Programme
MFE information point with European information material and public outreach activities.
7. The Idea of a “Free and United Europe” in the History of Political Thought
Contact of the organiser
Department of Political Science and International Relations – University of Palermo
Target audience
Students, academics and citizens interested in European political thought
Date and time of the event
8 May 2026 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location
DEMS Room P. Borsellino – Via Maqueda 324, Palermo
Programme
Academic conference with institutional greetings, lectures and discussions on Europe and the challenges of the present.
7.1. How to Change and Strengthen Europe: The Importance for Municipalities
Contact of the organiser
Comune di Tollo and Movimento Federalista Europeo (MFE), in cooperation with the Local EU Councillor Angelo Radica.
Target audience
General public, local citizens and representatives of local institutions.
Date and time of the event
8 May 2026 – 8:30 PM
Location
EnoMuseo \nTollo, Italy
Programme
As part of the Europe Day 2026 celebrations, the Municipality of Tollo and the Movimento Federalista Europeo are organising a public discussion entitled “How to Change and Strengthen Europe: The Importance for Municipalities”.
The initiative will focus on the role of municipalities and local authorities in strengthening European integration, democratic participation and cooperation between citizens and European institutions.
Speakers:
- Angelo Radica – Mayor of Tollo and Local EU Councillor
- Stefano Castagnoli – National Directorate of the Movimento Federalista Europeo
The event aims to encourage public reflection on the future of Europe and on the importance of local communities in building a stronger and more united European Union.
8. Naming Ceremony of the “David Maria Sassoli” Room
Contact of the organiser
Daniele Baldinelli – President, GFE Perugia
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
8 May 2026 – 9:30 AM
Location
San Matteo degli Armeni Library, Perugia
Programme
Official naming ceremony of the library room in honour of David Maria Sassoli.
9. Exhibition: “From Ventotene to a United Europe with the Puppets of Ernesto Rossi”
Contact of the organiser
MFE Parma
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
8–9 May 2026
Location
Atrium of the Columns – University Headquarters, Via Università 12, Parma
Programme
Exhibition dedicated to Ernesto Rossi and the history of European federalism.
10. XXVIII Lombard Youth Seminar – “Federalism and European Unity”
Contact of the organiser
Movimento Federalista Europeo (MFE) – Pavia and Milan sections, in cooperation with the Association Européenne des Enseignants (AEDE) – Pavia Group.
Target audience
Young people, students, teachers and citizens interested in European integration, federalism, democracy and global affairs.
Date and time of the event
8–10 May 2026
Location
Desenzano del Garda, Italy
Programme
The XXVIII Lombard Youth Seminar on “Federalism and European Unity” will take place in Desenzano del Garda as the concluding event of the educational project “Education for European citizenship, global awareness and peace”.
The seminar will bring together young federalists, students and activists for three days of debates, lectures and working groups dedicated to the future of Europe in a changing geopolitical context.
The programme includes discussions on:
- European unity in an era of insecurity
- The federal state and the future of European integration
- The end of the post-Second World War international order
- The crisis of the nation-state and democracy
- European strategic autonomy and European defence
- Europe’s competitiveness and global challenges
- The future of European federalism and political action
The seminar will feature presentations and debates led by members of the Movimento Federalista Europeo (MFE) and Gioventù Federalista Europea (GFE), alongside interactive working groups and plenary discussions.
The initiative aims to strengthen awareness of European citizenship, promote democratic participation and encourage reflection on the role of federalism in addressing today’s international challenges.
11. Europe in a Book – Fourth Edition
Contact of the organiser
Loredana Cialdella – MFE Corato
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 9:00 AM
Location
Via Teano 86, Corato (Bari)
Programme
Book presentation as part of the fourth edition of “Europe in a Book”.
12. CIAMPINO, EUROPEAN CITY FOR PEACE
Contact of the organiser
Michela Izzo – MFE Castelli Romani
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 9:30 AM
Location
Sala Consiliare Pietro Nenni, Via 4 Novembre 91, Ciampino
Programme
Europe Day event featuring institutional greetings, display of flags, a minute of silence for the victims of wars, public reading of the Schuman Declaration, musical performance of the “Ode to Joy” and speeches by representatives of civil society, academia, European federalist organisations and institutions.
13. Festival Genova Èuropa – “The European Union from Mazzini to Schuman to Current Challenges”
Contact of the organiser
Festival Genova Èuropa
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 10:00 AM
Location
Società Economica di Chiavari – Via Ravaschieri 15, Chiavari
Programme
Conference with Pietro Finelli, Guido Levi and Antonio Padoa Schioppa on the historical and political development of the European Union.
14. “Europe Day. The European Dream: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”
Contact of the organiser
Livia Castagnoli – MFE–GFE Florence
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location
Biblioteca Ernesto Ragionieri, Sesto Fiorentino (Florence)
Programme
Public discussion on the European dream and the future of European integration.
15. “Nice to Meet EU”
Contact of the organiser
Sara Bertolli – President of MFE Tuscany
Target audience
Secondary school students and citizens
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location
Piazzale Vittorio Emanuele, Lucca
Programme
Public event co-organised with the Province of Lucca, attended by more than 150 secondary school students, with a speech by Sara Bertolli, President of the Tuscan Regional Centre of the European Federalist Movement.
16. “Europeans Already Exist, Now Let Us Build Europe”
Contact of the organiser
Antonella Braga – MFE Novara–Verbania
Target audience
Young people, schools, universities, researchers and citizens
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location
Hotel La Bussola, Via Boggiani 54, Novara
Programme
Public meeting for reflection and discussion on European identity and the future of Europe.
17. “Europe Day Celebration” – Bologna
Contact of the organiser
Giorgia Sorrentino – MFE Bologna
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 10:00 AM
Location
Parco della Montagnola, near the Central Station, Bologna
Programme
The day will begin with a rally at 10:00 AM in Piazza Maggiore, followed by a procession through Via Indipendenza with European flags to make the celebration more visible and engaging for the local community.
18. “UNITED STATES OF EUROPE FOR EUROPE’S FUTURE”
Contact of the organiser
Lorenzo Onisto
Target audience
Citizens and pro-European movements active in Padova and the surrounding area
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 10:30 AM
Location
Via VIII Febbraio 1848, in front of Palazzo Moroni, Padua
Programme
Public gathering organised together with local pro-European movements and associations to promote the idea of a united Europe.
19. A Relay of Voices for Europe. Come and Have Your Say!
Contact of the organiser
Rossella Zadro
Target audience
Citizens and secondary schools
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Location
Piazza Trento Trieste, Ferrara
Programme
MFE information point with flags, information material and a loudspeaker for relay participants.
20. Meeting with Authorities and Citizens – Parma
Contact of the organiser
MFE Parma
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 11:00 AM
Location
Atrium of the Columns – University Headquarters, Via Università 12, Parma
Programme
Public meeting with local authorities and citizens as part of the exhibition programme “From Ventotene to a United Europe with the puppets of Ernesto Rossi”.
21. Turin, March for Europe + Conference “How to Unite Europe”
Contact of the organiser
Stefano Rossi – MFE Turin
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 2:30 PM
Location
From European Union Bridge to Piazza Castello, Turin
Programme
Public march through the streets of Turin in support of European unity, accompanied by speeches from associations, political parties and civil society organisations.
The day also includes the #TheseusPolicy conference “How to Unite Europe” at the Politecnico di Torino from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with Paolo Gentiloni, Luiza Bialasiewicz, Irene Tinagli, Domènec Ruiz Devesa, Stefano Sacchi and Toomas Hendrik Ilves.
22. “Where is Europe?” – Themed Treasure Hunt Through the City
Contact of the organiser
Antonella Braga – MFE Novara–Verbania
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – from 3:00 PM
Location
Parco delle Betulle, Novara
Programme
Interactive Europe-themed treasure hunt organised throughout the city.
23. “It’s Time for Europe, Without Fear!”
Contact of the organiser
Fabrizio Masini – MFE Prato
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 3:00 PM
Location
G. Nerucci Cultural Centre, Via Rodari, Montale (Pistoia)
Programme
Public Europe Day initiative promoting European integration and solidarity.
24. “The European Dream”
Contact of the organiser
Matteo Anniballi – MFE Pesaro e Fan
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 5:30 PM
Location
Baia Flaminia, Piazza Europa 16, Pesaro
Programme
Talk by writer and essayist Michele Ballerin, co-author with Roberto Benigni of “The Dream. Europe Has Awakened!”, with readings from the Ventotene Manifesto and federalist texts by Immanuel Kant, Victor Hugo, Altiero Spinelli, Robert Schuman and Mario Draghi.
25. “What Future for Europe?”
Contact of the organiser
Sara Bertolli – President of MFE Tuscany
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 5:30 PM
Location
Mario Tobino Hall of the Province of Lucca, Lucca
Programme
Event co-organised by MFE Lucca, the Province of Lucca and the Europe Direct Lucca–Viareggio Centre, featuring a talk by Giulio Saputo, author of “Federalism against Fear”.
26. International Prize for Europe “FEDERICO II”
Contact of the organiser
Michele Sabatino – MFE Sicily
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 6:30 PM
Location
Municipal Theatre of Enna “F.P. Neglia”
Programme
Award ceremony honouring Sergio Fabbrini, Professor Emeritus of Politics and International Relations.
27. “The Europe We Want”
Contact of the organiser
MFE & GFE Aprilia Facebook, Instagram
Target audience
General public and citizens of the local community.
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location
Piazza Roma \nAprilia (LT), Italy
Programme
On the occasion of Europe Day, MFE & GFE Aprilia are organising a public outreach initiative entitled “The Europe We Want”.
The event will take the form of an open public stand and discussion space in Piazza Roma, aimed at engaging citizens in dialogue on the future of Europe, European integration and the values of democracy, solidarity and peace.
The initiative seeks to encourage public participation and reflection on the kind of Europe citizens wish to build together, through direct interaction with the local community and the distribution of information materials.
Social media posts
Facebook, Instagram
28. Become a Member of the European Parliament for a Day
Contact of the organiser
Matteo Anniballi – MFE Pesaro e Fano
Target audience
General public and students
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 and 16 May 2026
Location
Pesaro and Fano
Programme
Educational simulation activity allowing participants to experience the work of Members of the European Parliament.
29. “European TEN-T Corridors”
Contact of the organiser
Movimento Federalista Europeo (MFE) Verona, in cooperation with Europe Direct Verona, the Municipality of Verona and the Association Européenne des Cheminots (AEC).
Target audience
General public, students, professionals and citizens interested in European transport infrastructure and European integration.
Date and time of the event
11 May 2026 – 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Location
Sala della Società Letteraria di Verona \nPiazzetta Scalette Rubiani 1, Verona, Italy
Programme
As part of the Verona Èuropa Festival 2026, MFE Verona is organising a seminar dedicated to the European TEN-T transport corridors and their strategic importance for European integration and mobility.
The seminar will address the evolution of the TEN-T network, the future of European transport corridors after 2024 and the strategic importance of Verona as a major European transport hub.
Speakers include:
- Gianfranco Mancini – Treasurer of the Association Européenne des Cheminots (AEC), Italian section
- Giovanni Saccà – President of the Association Européenne des Cheminots (AEC), Italian section
- Furio Bombardi – Former General Director of the Scandinavian-Mediterranean and Mediterranean Rail Freight Corridors
- Chris Ressenaar – Director at Hoflaan BV
The seminar will be coordinated by Giorgio Anselmi, former President of the Movimento Federalista Europeo. Institutional greetings will be delivered by Giacomo Cona, Councillor delegated to EU policies of the Municipality of Verona.
30. “Never Again!”
Contact of the organiser
Movimento Federalista Europeo (MFE) Verona, in cooperation with Europe Direct Verona, the Municipality of Verona and partner associations.
Target audience
General public, students, teachers and citizens interested in history, peace and human rights.
Date and time of the event
12 May 2026 – 5:00 PM
Location
Aula Magna dell’Educandato Agli Angeli \nVia Cesare Battisti 8, Verona, Italy
Programme
On the occasion of the Verona Èuropa Festival 2026, MFE Verona is organising a public discussion entitled “Never Again!”, inspired by the book “Mai più” by historian Anna Foa.
The event will reflect on the meaning of the expression “Never Again” after the Holocaust and on the importance of preventing genocide, war crimes, racial hatred and violence against civilians in today’s world.
The keynote lecture will be delivered by:
- Anna Foa – Historian at Sapienza University of Rome and author of the books “Il suicidio di Israele” and “Mai più”
The event will be chaired by Giorgio Anselmi (Movimento Federalista Europeo) and will include institutional greetings from:
- Mario Bonini – Director of Educandato Agli Angeli
- Giacomo Cona – Councillor delegated to EU policies of the Municipality of Verona
- Paolo Lombardi – Vice-President of the Associazione Mazziniana Italiana
The initiative will conclude with a public debate.
30.1. “Europe and Young People”
Contact of the organiser
Comune di Tollo and Movimento Federalista Europeo (MFE), in cooperation with the Local EU Councillor Angelo Radica.
Target audience
Students, young people, teachers and the general public.
Date and time of the event
12 May 2026 – 9:30 AM
Location
EnoMuseo \nTollo, Italy
Programme
On the occasion of Europe Day 2026, the Municipality of Tollo and the Movimento Federalista Europeo are organising a public initiative entitled “Europe and Young People”, dedicated to youth participation, European citizenship and education.
The discussion will address the relationship between young generations and the European project, focusing on democratic participation, constitutional values and the future of Europe.
Speakers:
- Angelo Radica – Mayor of Tollo and Local EU Councillor
- Enzo Di Salvatore – Professor of Italian Constitutional and Comparative Constitutional Law at the University of Teramo
The programme will also include the presentation of the citizenship initiative “Europeissimo Me!” by students from the lower secondary school of Tollo.
The initiative aims to strengthen awareness of European citizenship among young people and encourage active participation in European democratic life.
31. Festival Genova Èuropa – Book Presentation on the Rossi Family of Bordighera
Contact of the organiser
Festival Genova Èuropa
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
13 May 2026 – 5:00 PM
Location
University Library – Via Balbi 40, Genoa
Programme
Presentation of the book by Salvatore Vento on the Ligurian constitutional scholar Paolo Rossi, with contributions and testimonies from Marina Rossi, Beppe Manzitti, Alessandro Cavalli, Franco Manzitti and Pietro Sapori. Coordinated by Francesca Pandolfi.
32. Memorial Bike Tour 2026 – Rome
Contact of the organiser
Stefania Brigatti, Osservatoriocivicoeuropeo.eu
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
14 May 2026
Location
Europe Experience David Sassoli – Piazza Venezia 6, Rome
Programme
Commemorative bike tour dedicated to European memory and civic participation.
33. Festival Genova Èuropa – “The European Union and Peace”
Contact of the organiser
Festival Genova Èuropa
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
14 May 2026 – 5:30 PM
Location
Bi.Bi. Service – Via XX Settembre 41, 3rd floor, Genoa
Programme
Public debate with Professor Guido Montani, University of Pavia, and Gabriele Casano, Co-Head of the Debate Office of GFE, on European unification, peace and the need for a common European defence.
34. “10 Years of Europe in Perugia: The European Federalist Movement”
Contact of the organiser
Roberto Susta – Secretary, MFE Perugia
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
15 May 2026 – 5:00 PM
Location
General Society of Mutual Aid, Perugia
Programme
Visit to the association’s headquarters followed by the lecture “Garibaldi and European Unity”.
35. SCHUMAN, DE GASPERI, ADENAUER: Three Christian Fathers of Europe!
Contact of the organiser
Don Gianpaolo Cassano – MFE Alessandria
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
15 May 2026 – 5:00 PM
Location
Istituto Mazzone, Via Trevigi 47, Casale Monferrato
Programme
Public meeting dedicated to the contribution of Schuman, De Gasperi and Adenauer to European integration.
36. Festival Genova Èuropa – European Bike Tour of the City
Contact of the organiser
Festival Genova Èuropa
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
16 May 2026
Location
Genoa
Programme
European bike tour across symbolic places in Genoa connected to the Risorgimento, the Resistance and European federalism, recalling figures such as Garibaldi, Mazzini and Bolis.
37. Multilateralism and the EU: What Idea of Peace?
Contact of the organiser
MFE Padova and GFE Padova, in cooperation with Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo.
Target audience
General public, students, academics and citizens interested in European affairs, international relations and peace studies.
Date and time of the event
16 May 2026 – 10:30 AM
Location
Sala Monte di Pietà \nPiazza Duomo 14 \nPadua, Italy
Programme
As part of the Europe Day initiatives, MFE Padova and GFE Padova are organising a public debate entitled “Multilateralism and the EU: What Idea of Peace?”, dedicated to the role of the European Union in promoting peace, multilateral cooperation and international stability in the current geopolitical context.
The discussion will explore the challenges facing Europe and the international order, reflecting on the EU’s responsibility in strengthening peace, diplomacy and global cooperation.
Speakers:
- Benedetto Coccia – Istituto S. Pio V
- Franco Lorenzon – President of MFE Veneto
- Carlo M. Palermo – Federal Committee, UEF Europe
The event is organised with the support of Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo.
38. “The Origins of Conflicts and International Disorder”
Contact of the organiser
Simona Geroldi – MFE Valpolicella
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
19 May 2026 – 8:30 PM
Location
“Pietro Gazzola” Auditorium, Via Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto 2, Negrar di Valpolicella
Programme
Public meeting with Professor Stefano Verzé on the current geopolitical situation, with particular attention to Europe in relation to current crises.
39. “Europe: the End of a Dream?”
Contact of the organiser
Simona Geroldi – MFE Valpolicella
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
22 May 2026 – 6:00 PM
Location
“Pietro Gazzola” Auditorium, Via Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto 2, Negrar di Valpolicella
Programme
Public meeting in memory of Anne Parry, founder of the MFE Valpolicella section, with Professor Antonio Padoa-Schioppa and presentation of the book “Intertwined Destinies”.
40. Memorial Bike Tour 2026 – Lecco
Contact of the organiser
Stefania Brigatti
Osservatoriocivicoeuropeo.eu
Target audience
General public
Date and time of the event
30 May 2026
Location
Politecnico di Milano – Lecco Campus, Via Previati 1, Lecco
Programme
Continuation of the memorial bike tour initiative dedicated to European civic values.
41. Speaking Corner – “The Europe We Want!”
Contact of the organiser
Consulta Europa di Roma Capitale, in cooperation with MFE Roma, GFE Roma and Movimento Europeo Italia
Target audience
General public, citizens, associations and participants interested in the future of Europe and European integration.
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location
Pelanda dell’Ex Mattatoio, Testaccio \nRome, Italy
Programme
On the occasion of Europe Day, Consulta Europa di Roma Capitale, together with MFE Roma, GFE Roma and Movimento Europeo Italia, is organising an open-air “Speaking Corner” entitled “The Europe We Want!”.
The initiative will invite representatives of associations, activists and citizens to take the floor and share their views on the future direction of Europe and the European project. Particular attention will be given to federalist perspectives and proposals for a stronger, more democratic and united Europe.
As the event will take place in a public open-air space frequented by citizens and visitors, the organisers aim to attract public attention and directly engage passers-by in discussions about Europe’s future, encouraging participation, debate and civic involvement.
Citizens wishing to intervene during the initiative are invited to contact the organisers via e-mail.
Luxembourg [10]
Participation of UEFL and JEF Luxembourg in the Crossborder Festival of Schengen and Europe Day Celebrations in Wiltz
Target audience
People of all ages living in Luxembourg and neighbouring border regions.
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – Third Crossborder Festival of Schengen
10 May 2026 – Europe Day celebrations at the Castle of Wiltz
Location
Schengen, Luxembourg (next to the river)
Castle of Wiltz, Luxembourg
Programme
Together with JEF Luxembourg, the Union européenne des fédéralistes du Luxembourg (UEFL) will participate in the third Crossborder Festival of Schengen on 9 May and in the Europe Day celebrations at the Castle of Wiltz on 10 May.
On both days, UEFL and JEF Luxembourg will host an information stand presenting the activities of the association and promoting discussion on the European Union and European federalism. The programme will also include interactive games and educational activities designed to engage participants of all ages.
Contact of the organiser
Union européenne des fédéralistes du Luxembourg (UEFL)
Christelle Savall – President
E-mail: info@uef.lu
Tel: +33 6 31 55 28 66
Romania [11]
9 May for the United States of Europe
Contact of the organiser
Inițiativa pentru Europa Unită (IEU Romania)
Target audience
General public, young Europeans, pro-European citizens and civil society organisations.
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026 – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location
Piața Universității, near the artesian fountain \nBucharest, Romania
Programme
On the occasion of Europe Day, Inițiativa pentru Europa Unită (Initiative for a United Europe) is organising a public pro-European demonstration in support of the idea of the United States of Europe.
The initiative aims to encourage citizens to reflect on the future of Europe in a period marked by geopolitical uncertainty, economic challenges and debates on the future of European integration. Participants will gather in Piața Universității in Bucharest to express support for a stronger, more united and more effective European Union.
The event promotes the idea of a Europe capable of taking faster decisions, strengthening its common policies and playing a more autonomous role on the international stage. The organisers underline the importance of solidarity, democracy and European unity in addressing current global challenges.
Link: Instagram
Spain[12]
Europe Day Celebration – Presentation of the book “Paz y guerra” by Enrique Barón
Contact of the organiser
Unión de Europeístas y Federalistas de España (UEF Spain) – Valencia section, in collaboration with the University of Valencia and IUDESCOOP.
Target audience
General public, students, academics and citizens interested in European affairs and international politics.
Date and time of the event
14 May 2026 – 7:30 PM
Location
Salón de Grados de la Facultad de Economía \nCampus dels Tarongers \n46022 Valencia, Spain
Programme
As part of the Europe Day celebrations, UEF Spain in Valencia is organising the presentation of the book “Paz y guerra” by Enrique Barón, published by RBA.
The event will feature a public dialogue between Enrique Barón and Ximo Puig focusing on peace, war, European integration and the role of Europe in the current international context.
The initiative is organised in cooperation with the University of Valencia and IUDESCOOP and aims to encourage reflection and debate on Europe’s future and global challenges.
Link: Instagram
Switzerland[13]
1. Platz für Europa / Place à l'Europe, Bern
Contact of the organiser
EM Switzerland
Target audience
General public and passers-by.
Date and time of the event
5 May 2026
Location
Waisenhausplatz, Bern, Switzerland
Programme
On the occasion of Europe Day celebrations, UEF Switzerland is organising “Platz für Europa / Place à l'Europe”, a public event dedicated to promoting dialogue on Europe and European cooperation.
The initiative will bring together several pro-European civil society organisations hosting information stands and interactive activities for citizens and visitors. The programme will also include short public activities and a collective group photo celebrating European unity and cooperation.
2. Europäischer Nachmittag / Après-midi européen, Bern
Contact of the organiser
UEF Switzerland
Target audience
Members of the organisation, partner organisations and invited guests.
Date and time of the event
9 May 2026
Location
Kongresszentrum Allresto, Bern, Switzerland
Programme
UEF Switzerland is organising the “Europäischer Nachmittag / Après-midi européen” as part of the Europe Day celebrations.
The event will feature the award ceremony of the Europe Prize 2026, recognising outstanding contributions in four categories: Politics, Economy and Society, Media and Information, and Breakthrough. The ceremony will be followed by a panel discussion with the award winners focusing on the future of Europe and European cooperation.
United Kingdom [14]
Brussels, February 6, 2026
As Europe is facing existential challenges and a rapidly eroding multilateral order, we, the Spinelli Group, the group of federalist-minded MEPs within the European Parliament, today released a powerful manifesto outlining a vision for a sovereign, deepened, and federal Europe. This document rallies all those who envision a Europe that acts decisively, defends its values, and shapes its own destiny.
The manifesto calls for:
- Addressing our strategic vulnerabilities to turn them into strategic sovereignty, ensuring Europe can protect its values, its democracies, and interests without excessive external dependencies.
- A federal Europe capable of swift, democratic decision-making, rooted in our unique socio-economic model.
- A federalist interpretation of the Lisbon Treaty to overcome the unanimity rule in key areas, enabling ambitious action on defence, foreign policy, and fiscal policy through the use of Passerelle Clauses. At the same time, Treaty reform should remain a near-term objective to consolidate these changes.
“This is Europe’s make-it-or-break-it moment.” the Group declares, “We choose a fully sovereign Union with a high level of autonomy, we choose a Europe that is a geopolitical power.”
The Spinelli Group invites all Members of the European Parliament who share this vision to join forces and help strengthen the group, as a pro-European platform within the Parliament. Together, we can turn this Manifesto into action. The European Moment is now.
Read here the full Manifesto: LINK
Read here the presentation of the Spinelli Group: LINK
If you are a member of the European Parliament, join the Spinelli Group by writing to: secretariat@federalists.eu or gabriele.bischoff@europarl.europa.eu
The Union of European Federalists Secretariat on behalf of the Spinelli Group
European voices call on the EU to act with autonomy amid transatlantic rupture
The Union of European Federalists (UEF) welcomes the publication of its Appeal for Real Strategic Sovereignty, relaunched by the Action Committee for the United States of Europe, on the opinion pages of two major European newspapers: La Repubblica in Italy and El País in Spain.
This landmark appeal, initially addressed to the EU Council and President António Costa, has been signed by prominent European figures — including Josep Borrell, Robert Menasse and Guy Verhofstadt — alongside over forty leading voices from European public life. It calls for a decisive shift in the European Union’s strategic orientation in response to the deepening rupture of the traditional transatlantic relationship under the current U.S. administration.
From trade friction to structural rupture
The appeal highlights a dramatic change in transatlantic relations: what were once isolated disputes have now evolved into systematic policies that challenge Europe’s autonomy. It refers to unilateral U.S. measures — from arbitrary tariffs to diplomatic coercion — and to strategic shifts that signal a departure from mutual alignment and sustained partnership.
In this context, the appeal argues that EU strategic dependence on external actors is no longer sustainable. Europe must assert its sovereignty, not as a retreat from cooperation, but as a necessary foundation for a stable and balanced international order where the Union can defend its interests independently.
Key demands of the appeal
Among the central points of the appeal:
• The European Union must adopt real strategic sovereignty, strengthening its capacity to act autonomously in foreign policy, security and defence.
• The appeal calls on EU institutions to activate robust countermeasures against discriminatory external coercion, including the full implementation of anti-coercion instruments and economic safeguards.
• It urges a profound re-thinking of the security model, moving away from external dependency and towards shared European strategic capabilities.
This public appeal is being disseminated at a time when even EU officials acknowledge the structural shift in Europe’s geopolitical centre of gravity away from Washington, underscoring the urgency of greater European self-reliance.
A milestone for federalist advocacy
The publication of the appeal in La Repubblica and El País marks a significant milestone for the Action Committee for the United States of Europe, amplifying the call for a more strategic, sovereign and democratic Europe in two leading national forums of public debate. It reflects growing concern across European societies about the future of the transatlantic bond and the imperative for the EU to build its own political and defence capacities.
👉 Read the full appeal LINK HERE and add your signature to support LINK HERE
This Declaration by the Action Committee for the United States of Europe, open to signatures, has been published by the following Newspaper: La Repubblica (Italy), El Pais (Spain), Le Soir (Belgium) , Gazeta Wyborcza (Poland), Le Monde (France)
If you wish to support, you can do here: SIGNATURE LINK
The European Union is facing unprecedented challenges at a time in which the UN-based multilateral order is under attack. The strategy of appeasement towards Donald Trump — from the NATO Summit to deregulation of digital, artificial intelligence, and environmental rules, including the Turnberry tariff humiliation — is not working. Concessions and accommodation have neither reduced Trump´s unpredictability and hostility. On the contrary, they have deepened Europe’s strategic vulnerability, have produced an unacceptable capitulation plan for Ukraine, and a political declaration of war on the EU in the form of US national security strategy, in which he calls for a return to a Europe of nations and announces in consequence an alliance with the continent´s national-populistic political forces.
Europe must therefore draw the necessary conclusions: its security, prosperity and democracy can no longer depend on the changing will of the United States. Strategic autonomy is no longer an option but a necessity. The European Union must be able to act independently, assume full responsibility for its own defence, and pursue its interests and values on the global stage with sovereignty and credibility.
A more productive and competitive Europe is a precondition of geopolitical power and social welfare. Thus, we must ensure by 2028 full implementation of the Letta and Draghi reports on the completion of the single market, European competitiveness. Furthermore, we need a multi-annual budget that supports further investments, public and private, in key and innovative industries. Thus, we call on the Commission to table a new, beefed-up and more ambitious Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) proposal able to finance European public goods, including new priorities in defense and research, while preserving the social and environmental dimensions, cohesion and agriculture, in respect of parliamentary control and the role of European regions and cities, and financed with real EU own resources.
But regaining competitiveness and modernizing the budget is not sufficient to build a geopolitical Europe. Just like in 1950, we must concentrate on a critical point, which is the establishment of a European Common Defense backed up by a stronger political union. Only a more federal Europe can cope with these challenges, ensuring the respect of our fundamental values and rights, unless we are ready to accept Trump as the world political authority, in ambiguous partnership with Putin and Xi Jinping. Recognizing the security threat that the EU is facing and Trump’s open hostility, confirmed by the National Security Strategy, we call on the Member states in the European Council to establish a European Common Defence, as foreseen in article 42 of the Treaty on the European Union, which can also be done through a new Permanent Structured Cooperation by the willing Member States in case of lack of unanimity. This will constitute a European Defence System able to coordinate a national armed forces in the event of an aggression to any Member State. This requires an EU a Command-and-Control Centre.
More generally, EU institutions and leaders must fully exploit the Lisbon Treaty, through a federalist interpretation of it in all domains, as it was done with the response to the Coronavirus pandemic, also following Draghi´s call for a “pragmatic federalism”. The EU would not have been a trade powerhouse with this policy subjected to unanimity. We need to overcome the vetocracy in foreign policy, defence, and finances. A stronger EU budget benefitting certain Member States could be made conditional on their support to the activation of the passarelles to move from unanimity to majority voting. In parallel, the European Council must coherently follow-up on the Parliament´s proposal to reform the Treaties to abolish unanimity in the EU decision-making system – budget and fiscal, foreign, security and defence policies, and enlargement should all fall within the ordinary legislative procedure – including on future Treaty amendments.
We consider that the European Parliament can play a fundamental role in the implementation of the needed institutional reforms, also in view of the enlargement. First, by conditioning its support for the next annual budgets and MFF to the European Council´s acting on the above-mentioned requests. Second, by promoting an Interparliamentary Assembly (Assises) to advocate for the full implementation of those objectives, along with an ad-hoc European Citizens’ Assembly to engage the people and the European public sphere at large.
To this end, we support the creation of a renewed cross-partisan and inter-institutional pro-European coalition encompassing the most committed Member States in the European Council, the pro-European majority in the European and National Parliaments, the European Commission, and regional and local institutions, over and above the particular inertias of each institution, and the pro-European organised civil society. We call on them all to mobilize locally, nationally, and transnationally to support these requests for a more sovereign and democratic Union.
This text is based on the declaration adopted by the relaunched Action Committee for the United States of Europe, 18 October 2025, Jean Monnet House, Houjarray/ Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, France
- Guy Verhofstadt, President of the European Movement International, former Prime Minister of Belgium, former Member of the European Parliament (Belgium)
- Domènec Ruiz Devesa, President of the Union of European Federalists, former Member of the European Parliament (Spain)
- Josep Borrell Fontelles, former High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and former President of the European Parliament (Spain)
- Danuta Hübner, economist, former European Commissioner for Regional Policy, former Member of the European Parliament (Poland)
- Enrico Letta, President of the Jacques Delors Institute, former Prime Minister (Italy)
- Hans-Gert Pöttering, former President of the European Parliament (Germany)
- Javier Cercas, writer (Spain)
- Daniel Cohn-Bendit, writer, former Member of the European Parliament (France and Germany)
- Robert Menasse, writer (Austria)
- Dominique Méda, sociologue and philosopher (France)
- Jacques Attali, writer, former President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Special Adviser to President Mitterrand (France)
- Pascal Lamy, former Director-General of the World Trade Organization, former European Commissioner for Trade (France)
- Paolo Gentiloni, former European Commissioner for Economy, former Prime Minister (Italy)
- Isabelle Durant, former Vice-President of the European Parliament, former Acting Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Belgium)
- Othmar Karas, former First Vice-President of the European Parliament (Austria)
- Mercedes Bresso, former President of the European Committee of the Regions and former Member of the European Parliament (Italy)
- Rosen Plevneliev, former President of the Republic (Bulgaria)
- Petre Roman, former Prime Minister (Romania)
- Gabriele Bischoff, President of the Spinelli Group, Member of the European Parliament (Germany)
- Nicolas Schmit, former European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights (Luxembourg)
- Enrique Barón Crespo, former President of the European Parliament (Spain)
- Andrea Wechsler, President of Europa-Union Deutschland, Member of the European Parliament (Germany)
- Klaus Hänsch, former President of the European Parliament (Germany)
- Luca Visentini, former President of the European Trade Union Confederation (Italy)
- Monica Frassoni, President of the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), former Member of the European Parliament (Italy and Belgium)
- Moritz Hergl, President of the Young European Federalists (Germany)
- Brando Benifei, Member of the European Parliament, former President of the Spinelli Group (Italy)
- Daniel Freund, Member of the European Parliament, former President of the Spinelli Group (Germany)
- Sandro Gozi, Member of the European Parliament, former President of the Spinelli Group (Italy and France)
- Richard Corbett, former Member of the European Parliament, co-rapporteur on the Constitutional Treaty and on the Lisbon Treaty (United Kingdom)
- Elmar Brok, Former Member of the European Parliament, former President of the Spinelli Group (Germany)
- Jo Leinen, former Member of the European Parliament, former President of the European Movement International (Germany)
- Monica Baldi, former Member of the European Parliament (Italy)
- Pierre Larrouturou, former Member of the European Parliament (France)
- Andrew Duff, formerMember of the European Parliament, former President of the Union of European Federalists (United Kingdom)
- Virgilio Dastoli, President of the Consiglio Italiano del Movimento Europeo and collaborator of Altiero Spinelli (Italy)
- Francesca Ratti, former Deputy Secretary-General of the European Parliament (Italy)
- Laure Niclot, European Economic and Social Council member, former President of JEF France (France)
- Roberto Castaldi, professor, Secretary General of the Movimento Federalista Europeo (Italy)
- Luisa Trumellini, President of Movimento Federalista Europeo (Italy)
- Hervé Moritz, President of the European Movement France (France)
- Alessia Centioni, President of Civico Europa and European Women Association (Italy)
- Chloé Fabre, President of the Union of European Federalist - France (France)
- Aurore Laloux, President of the Young Europeans France (France)
- Francisco Aldecoa Luzárraga, political scientist, President of the Spanish Federal Council of the European Movement (Spain)
- Gaëlle Marti, jurist, Director of the Center for European Studies-Lyon 3 (France)
- Yann Moulier Boutang, economist and essayist (France)
- Céline Spector, philosopher (France)
- Michele Fiorillo, philosopher, co-initiator of Citizens Take Over Europe (Italy)
- Slavoj Žižek, philosopher (Slovenia)
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The “Altiero Spinelli” Institute of Federalist Studies (ASI) and the Municipality of Ventotene has been organizing an international seminar on the island of Ventotene for 41 years, in partership with the Union of European Federalists and JEF Europe. In the same period the Ventotene Italian Seminar (43 edition) is organized.
This island off the Italian coast is the place where Altiero Spinelli, author of the Federalist Manifesto of Ventotene, was imprisoned during the Second World War. Every year, young federalists gather here to discuss federalist ideas on European and global issues with the leading experts of the European and World Federalist Movement. The seminar is a unique and intense experience on federalist studies.
Here we are building the future of Europe!
APPLICATIONS
- Application forms must be submitted online by June 25, 2025.
- Applications submitted by candidates older than 35 years will not be taken into consideration.
The form to apply is this LINK
For any request here, send an email to: director@istitutospinelli.org
ADMISSION
By July 15, the ASI will select the participants and will provide them with detailed information concerning the procedure for confirmation, the program, and how to reach Ventotene.
PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
A) CONDITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS
Participants (with the exclusion of Italian participants)
Selected participants will receive, without any cost, full board and accommodation from lunch on
August 31 to lunch on September 5 (included).
Travel expenses will NOT be reimbursed. With advanced booking it will be possible to fly to Rome or
Naples (the closest airports) with low–cost flights from many European airports.
Seat Deposit
A seat deposit of 100 € shall be paid in advance by both European and non-European participants,
once they have been selected, in order to confirm their participation. The full amount of 100 € will be
returned to each participant at the end of the seminar, provided that s/he will have attended all sessions. Instructions for providing the funds will be given in the notice of acceptance. The deadline for
the payment of the deposit is July, 24. The deposit might be returned to participants who eventually
will not take part in the Seminar but only if they communicate to the ASI their impossibility to participate before July, 30.
Participants will be invited to provide the details (Beneficiary, IBAN code, BIC/SWIFT code) of the bank
account where the reimbursement will be transferred.
B) CONDITIONS FOR ITALIAN PARTICIPANTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
The conditions for Italian participants are the same designed for the participants of the national seminar (150 € participation fee and 70% travel reimbursement up to a maximum reimbursement of 50 €: for more info, see the “Bando” on the ASI website). Participants selected to take part in the seminar
shall pay the participation fee of 150 € before July, 24. No seat deposit is requested. The fee might be
returned to participants who eventually will not take part in the Seminar only if they communicate to
the ASI their impossibility to participate before July, 30. Participants will be invited to provide the details
(Beneficiary, IBAN code) of the bank account where the reimbursement of travel expenses will be
credited.
C) WORKING LANGUAGE
English will be the working language for the international seminar.
The Executive Bureau of the UEF decided to join the initiative proposed by the Italian section of the UEF Movimento Federalista Europeo to try to identify the symbolic date of February 24 as the European day of resistance, 3 years after the beginning of the war of Russian aggression in Ukraine.
You can support this appeal signing here
24 FEBRUARY | EUROPEAN RESISTANCE DAY
APPEAL TO THE EUROPEAN UNION
On 24 February 2022, with the invasion of Ukraine, Russia declared war on the whole of Europe.
The project of European unity was born during the Resistance against Nazi-fascism, in order to ensure peace, democracy and freedom for the peoples of Europe, with shared sovereignty in various areas, through the creation of common institutions and policies.
Ukraine has chosen to be part of this process. Their resistance to Putin’s war, which is also a war to divide Europe, is therefore that of all Europeans who reject nationalism and imperialism, believe in freedom and democracy, and share the battle for a free and united Europe.
The European Federalist Movement therefore calls for the proclamation of 24 February as ‘European Resistance Day’, symbolising the struggle for freedom, democracy and peace.
Long live the Ukrainian Resistance! Long live European Unity!
24 ЛЮТОГО | ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКИЙ ДЕНЬ ОПОРУ
ЗВЕРНЕННЯ ДО ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКОГО СОЮЗУ
Вторгненням в Україну 24 лютого 2022 року Росія оголосила війну всій Європі.
Проект європейської єдності народився за часів руху опору наци-фашизму з метою забезпечення миру, демократії та свободи для народів Європи завдяки об’єднанню суверенітету в різних сферах, створенню спільних інституцій та запровадженню спільної політики.
Україна вже давно вирішила стати частиною цього процесу. Тому її спротив путінській війні, яка націлена не лише на захоплення України, а й на розподіл Європи, є спротивом усіх європейців, які відмовляються від націоналізму та імперіалізму, вірять у свободу та демократію і прагнуть боротися за вільну та об’єднану Європу.
Тому Європейський федералістичний рух пропонує проголосити день 24 лютого “Європейським днем спротиву”, як символ боротьби за свободу, демократію і мир.
Хай живе український Опір! Хай живе Європейська Єдність!
24 FEBBRAIO | GIORNATA DELLA RESISTENZA EUROPEA
APPELLO ALL’UNIONE EUROPEA
Il 24 febbraio 2022, con l’invasione dell’Ucraina, la Russia ha dichiarato guerra a tutta l’Europa.
Il progetto dell’unità europea è nato durante la Resistenza al nazifascismo, al fine di assicurare la pace, la democrazia e la libertà per i popoli europei, con la condivisione della sovranità in diversi settori, grazie alla creazione di istituzioni e politiche comuni.
L’Ucraina ha scelto da anni di essere parte di questo processo. La sua Resistenza alla guerra di Putin, che è guerra anche per dividere l’Europa, è perciò quella di tutti gli Europei che rifiutano il nazionalismo e l’imperialismo e credono nella libertà e nella democrazia, e condividono insieme la battaglia per un’Europa libera e unita.
Il Movimento Federalista Europeo propone pertanto di proclamare il 24 febbraio “Giornata della Resistenza Europea”, simbolo della lotta per la libertà, la democrazia e la pace.
Viva la Resistenza Ucraina! Viva l’Unità Europea!
24 FÉVRIER | JOURNÉE EUROPÉENNE DE LA RÉSISTANCE
APPEL À L'UNION EUROPÉENNE
Le 24 février 2022, avec l'invasion de l'Ukraine, la Russie a déclaré la guerre à l'ensemble de l'Europe.
Le projet d'unité européenne est né pendant la Résistance contre le nazisme et le fascisme, afin d'assurer la paix, la démocratie et la liberté pour les peuples d'Europe, avec une souveraineté partagée dans divers domaines, par la création d'institutions et de politiques communes.
L'Ukraine a choisi de faire partie de ce processus.
Leur résistance à la guerre de Poutine, qui est aussi une guerre visant à diviser l'Europe, est donc celle de tous les Européens qui rejettent le nationalisme et l'impérialisme, croient en la liberté et la démocratie, et partagent le combat pour une Europe libre et unie.
Le Mouvement Fédéraliste Européen appelle donc à la proclamation du 24 février comme « Journée Européenne de la Résistance », symbolisant la lutte pour la liberté, la démocratie et la paix.
Vive la Résistance Ukrainienne ! Vive l'Unité Européenne !
24 DE FEBRERO | DÍA EUROPEO DE LA RESISTENCIA
LLAMAMIENTO A LA UNIÓN EUROPEA
El 24 de febrero de 2022, con la invasión de Ucrania, Rusia declaró la guerra a toda Europa.
El proyecto de unidad europea nació durante la Resistencia contra el nazismo y el fascismo, con el objetivo de asegurar la paz, la democracia y la libertad para los pueblos de Europa, con soberanía compartida en diversas áreas, mediante la creación de instituciones y políticas comunes.
Ucrania ha elegido formar parte de este proceso.
Su resistencia a la guerra de Putin, que también es una guerra para dividir Europa, es, por lo tanto, la resistencia de todos los europeos que rechazan el nacionalismo y el imperialismo, creen en la libertad y la democracia, y comparten la lucha por una Europa libre y unida.
El Movimiento Federalista Europeo, por lo tanto, hace un llamamiento para la proclamación del 24 de febrero como «Día Europeo de la Resistencia», simbolizando la lucha por la libertad, la democracia y la paz.
¡Viva la Resistencia Ucraniana! ¡Viva la Unidad Europea!
24. FEBRUAR | EUROPÄISCHEN WIDERSTANDSTAG
AUFRUF AN DIE EUROPÄISCHE UNION
Am 24. Februar 2022 erklärte Russland mit der Invasion in der Ukraine dem gesamten Europa den Krieg.
Das Projekt der europäischen Einheit entstand während des Widerstands gegen den Nationalsozialismus und Faschismus, um Frieden, Demokratie und Freiheit für die Völker Europas zu gewährleisten, mit geteilter Souveränität in verschiedenen Bereichen durch die Schaffung gemeinsamer Institutionen und Politiken.
Die Ukraine hat sich entschieden, Teil dieses Prozesses zu sein.
Ihr Widerstand gegen Putins Krieg, der auch ein Krieg ist, um Europa zu spalten, ist daher der Widerstand aller Europäer, die Nationalismus und Imperialismus ablehnen, an Freiheit und Demokratie glauben und den Kampf für ein freies und vereintes Europa teilen.
Die Europäische Föderalistische Bewegung ruft daher zur Proklamation des 24. Februar als „Europäischer Widerstandstag“ auf, der den Kampf für Freiheit, Demokratie und Frieden symbolisiert.
Es lebe der ukrainische Widerstand! Es lebe die europäische Einheit!
Link to the Survey 2024 (October-November-December)
The Union of European Federalists counts on you to take part in the 2024 Annual Survey on the perception of the UEF, European federalism and and its’s priorities. This survey has been created in order to evaluate the impact of our work and orientate the future direction of our organisation and actions.
By sharing your insights, you will help us better understand how UEF’s mission, priorities, and initiatives are perceived and appreciated. Indeed, we need it for the continuous development of our strategy and activities, ensuring that we stay aligned with the aspirations of our members and supporters.
The survey, designed by the UEF Secretariat, covers key topics related to European federalism, our current focus areas, and future priorities.
By taking the survey, you already contribute to the development of our movement.
Join us in shaping the future of a resilient, strong, and more united Europe.
Click here to follow the project about this Survey, LINK HERE
#SaturdaysForEurope are a series of street actions organised by European federalists to connect with citizens and raise public awareness, advocating for the draft treaty of the amendment of the treaty, rejecting the current dysfunctional European structure and endorsing a federal, sovereign, and democratic Europe.
During the weekend of 17 to 19 November, European federalists will hit the streets of Europe (in presence or online), aiming to promote the proposal for the federal reform of the European Union, as approved by the European Parliament Committee on Constitutional Affairs. This proposal is set to be endorsed during the plenary session of the European Parliament on 20 to 23 November.
Action Steps
- Organize actions: until 16 Novemeber, UEF Secretariat collects details of the city that will particpate to this action
- 17-19 November, actions of the Saturday of Europe
- 18-19 November, evening online event to show the results of the action (tbc)
What does the Saturdays For Europe action consist of?
1) Download and print the Saturdays For Europe material
Poster (print in A1 or A2 size)
Flyer
Logo
2) Organise actions and take pictures and/or videos
Plan a street action, a meeting with fellow Federalists online, a flash mob, a declaration of a city council. Every action count!
Tip. Let the UEF Secretariat know about your mobilisation: on 16 November we will publish the list of all the cities where the mobilisation will take place.
To coordinate our action we can use this Whatsapp Group (LINK HERE) or send a message via email to davide.negri@federalists.eu.
3) Example of actions
Example of video intervention: max 90 seconds is good.
Tip. invite a well-known person in your city to make a testimonial or a photo with the box "Dear President Metsola".
Tip 2: also online action counts. If it is prohitive with the weather organize something outside, stay at home.
4) Share photos and videos on social media with the hashtag #SaturdaysForEurope
5) Let the whole UEF know about your action
Share your material here
or send via email to secretariat@federalists.eu
The UEF Secretariat will:
- showcase contributions on its social media;
- showcase during an online event on 18 or 19 November.
- incorporate them into the UEF's action at the European Parliament on the day of the vote at the plenary.
In the light of the return of war in Europe, the Conference on the Future of Europe is the occasion to launch the necessary treaty reforms to create a federal Union.
SIGN THE PETITION ON CHANGE.ORG
War is back in Europe. In this dark hour of our history, which we never wanted to relive, we stand by the Ukrainian people.
The return of the demonic face of nationalism is also for us Europeans a watershed reminder that time has come to complete the European project, which was born precisely to prevent war and despotism in Europe again.
Right now, the EU is demonstrating unity and determination in the face of this dramatic common threat; but once again its strength is in reaction, and has not been in action. EU lacks genuine competences in foreign and security policy, in defence policy, in industrial and energy policy, and in one word it is not politically equipped to act effectively. Even its economic union is incomplete, since we do not have a fiscal union and a federal budget.
The Conference on the Future of Europe was born as an experiment in supranational democracy to directly involve citizens and promote the emergence of a genuinely European political debate on the future of the EU. The European institutions committed themselves, by signing a joint declaration, to give concrete follow-up to the requests coming from citizens through the digital platform and the recommendations of the panels, without taboos.
All the more so today, in this dramatic moment, we must keep this promise and respect the will of the citizens, which has become very clear: more European democracy, the definition of EU policy through democratic mechanisms and greater effectiveness and capacity for action of the European institutions. As a confirmation, federalist ideas emerged very clearly on the platform, first in their respective areas (European Democracy: Stronger together: a democratic European Federation; A stronger economy, social justice and employment: Making the EU budget work for Europeans: a Fiscal Union; Other ideas: For a European sovereignty: the necessary reforms).
We therefore call on the Executive Board of the Conference, on the Working group Chairs, on the members of the Plenary and the institutions represented in the CoFoE to respect the will of the citizens.
Even more so at a time when the European Union needs to adapt its institutions in the face of dramatic new challenges brought about by Russia's aggression, we need to highlight in the Conclusions of the Conference:
- the need of concrete institutional reforms to create a federal political union;
- the request of convening a Convention to reform the Treaties.
The Conference must be able to live up to the scale of the current dramatic moment. In front of the return of the war, we cannot postpone any longer to start building a sovereign, democratic, federal Union.
Union of Europan Federalists (UEF) and Young of European Federalists (JEF)
Dear federalist friends,
The Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) has entered its hot political phase and I want to express my appreciation for your dedication and commitment.
Being present in a structured and effective way, as well as being recognisable on the CoFoE Multilingual Digital Platform with our proposals, became a necessary condition both for conveying its political message and for enhancing meetings on the ground at all levels. The aim was to be influential in order to condition future decision-making processes, to bring out the drive for reform of the European Treaties, unavoidable if it emerged from the debate and the requests of citizens, on the platform - the only tool at our disposal to convey ideas and political message. From there, we, federalists, conveyed both to the European citizens' panels and, above all, to the plenary session.
With a view to a debate aiming at advancing federalist demands, we encouraged our Sections and Members to organise debates linked to our political proposals on the platform. For nearly a year, you have been boosting your efforts to raise awareness about this positive momentum, with a view to engage citizens directly, and to gain wider support for our ideas, projects, and proposals. Therefore, I wish to thank you for crowding the squares of your cities and towns, for organising conferences and workshops in schools, universities, and inside your sections.
During this past year, we have seen enormous growth in the support and visibility of federalist ideas, especially those aimed at strengthening European Democracy. You have been integral to the important advances we have made, particularly promoting a stronger pan-European democracy — real European political parties and movements and proper campaigns for European elections, based on the creation of a pan-European constituency and transnational electoral lists headed by the candidates for President of the European Commission. Moreover, we have also called for the need for a political and fiscal Union that can tackle the great transnational challenges of our time, acting decisively on a wide range of policy areas, from climate change, growing social inequalities, health and migration to foreign affairs and defense.
Our collective efforts together with JEF and the Spinelli Group, yielded a great outcome for the federalist ideas in the CoFoE Multilingual Digital Platform. This was only possible through your commitment of time and effort, which was especially notable during this final rush campaigning together for a more sovereign, democratic and federal Europe.
Again, I would like to thank you for all your invaluable contributions and your continued commitment to the federalist values and mission of our organisation.
Yours faithfully,
Sandro GOZI
UEF President