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The European Letter is back and it is dedicated to the European Elections.

In the aftermath of the political earthquake caused by the results of the European elections, it is increasingly clear that the construction of a democratic European sovereignty is the only way to stop the plan for democratic and civic backwardness carried out by nationalist and anti-European forces.

At the start of the new legislature, it is therefore imperative that the pro-European forces make their support for the new Commission conditional, not only on support for Ukraine in its resistance to Russian aggression, first and foremost on a commitment to support the European Parliament in its call for reform of the Treaties and to fight for the convening of the Convention.

The European Letter is published in 7 languages - from the edition 77 - under the auspices of the Luciano Bolis European Foundation in cooperation with the Union of European Federalists.

The European Letter is a periodical publication started in 1997 with the aim of stimulating political debate in national parliaments and governments, and in the European Parliament.

The European Letter 80 entitled "European Elections 2024: The fight between European Federalists and Nationalists has just begun", is sent to parliamentarians in the following legislative bodies:

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List of the candidates that have signed the UEF Pledge for the European Elections 2024

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Austria[1] | Belgium[2] | Bulgaria[3] | Czech Republic[4] | France[5] | Germany[6] | Greece[7] | Hungary[8] | Italy[9] | Luxembourg[10] | Malta[11] | Netherlands[12] | Romania[13] | Spain[14] | Sweden[15]

Austria [1]

  1. Christoph Wilhelm Perner, NEOS - Das neue Europa und liberales Forum, Renew Europe
  2. Tobias Hansen, Volt, Greens/EFA

Belgium [2]

  1. Léa Charlet, ECOLO, Greens/EFA
  2. Arslan Jurion, Volt Europa, Non-inscrits
  3. Bram Vandeninden, Volt Europa, Greens/EFA
  4. Estelle Ceulemans, Parti Socialiste, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  5. Guy Verhofstadt, Open Vlaamse Liberalen en Democraten – Open VLD, Renew
  6. Lucas Thijs, Volt Europa/Volt België, Greens/EFA
  7. Selina Adedeji Mortoni, Ecolo, Greens/EFA
  8. Sophie in ‘t Veld, Volt, Renew Europe

Bulgaria [3]

  1. Bogomil Svetoslav Georgiev, We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria, EPP - European People Party
  2. Dimitar Evgeniev Dimitrov, We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria, EPP - European People Party

Czech Republic [4]

  1. Adam Hanka, SEN21 a Volt Česko, Non-inscrits
  2. Adam Hruška, Volt Czechia, Greens/EFA
  3. Slavomír Maňásek, Volt Czechia, Greens/EFA

France [5]

  1. Anne Grau, Volt France / Coalition ETE, Non-inscrits
  2. Bruno Seigle-Murandi, Volt France / Coalition ETE, Non-inscrits
  3. Céline Geissmann, Parti socialiste, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  4. Frédéric Orain, Parti socialiste, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  5. Murielle Laurent, Place Publique / Parti Socialiste, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  6. Sandro Gozi, List "Besoin d'Europe" | European Democratic Party Sec Gen, Renew Europe
  7. Silvain Charles, Parti socialiste, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  8. Sophia Popoff, Europe Ecologie Les Verts, Greens/EFA
  9. Sven Franck, Volt France / Coalition ETE, Greens/EFA
  10. Verilhac Aubin, Parti Socialiste, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts

Germany [6]

  1. Daniel Freund, Bündnis 90/Die Grünen, Greens/EFA
  2. Dinh Dat Hoang, SPD, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  3. Dr. Sebastian Camarero, Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschland (SPD), PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  4. Gabriele Bischoff, SPD, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  5. Hannah Neumann, Bündnis 90/ Die Grünen, Greens/EFA
  6. Helmer Krane, FDP - Freie Demokratische Partei, Renew Europe
  7. Jan-Christoph Oetjen, FDP, Renew Europe
  8. Kai Tegethoff, Volt, Greens/EFA
  9. Kalojan Hoffmeister, Volt Deutschland, Greens/EFA
  10. Kevin Dierkes, Die PARTEI, Non-inscrits
  11. Maria Noichl, SPD, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  12. Markus Ferber, Christlich-Soziale Union in Bayern e.V., EPP - European People Party
  13. Rasmus Andresen, Bündnis 90/die Grünen, Greens/EFA
  14. René Repasi, SPD, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  15. Rosanna Martens, Die PARTEI, Non-inscrits
  16. Samet Mutlu, SPD, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  17. Severin Eder, SPD, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts

Greece [7]

  1. Andreas Spiropoulos, PASOK , PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  2. Ioanna (Gianna) Tzanidakis, Volt Elladas (on the ballot paper of KOSMOS), Greens/EFA
  3. Panagiotis Ath. Grendis, Kosmos, Greens/EFA
  4. Petros Kokkalis, Kosmos, Greens/EFA

Hungary [8]

  1. Anna Donáth, Momentum Mozgalom, Renew Europe
  2. Sándor Ronai, Demokratikus Koalíció, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts

Italy [9]

  1. Agnese Santarelli, Alleanza Verdi Sinistra, The Left
  2. Alberto Bosi, Alternativa Popolare, EPP - European People Party
  3. Alessandra Moretti, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  4. Alessandro Tommasi, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, NOS, Renew Europe
  5. Alessia Morani, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  6. Alessio D’Amato, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, Renew Europe
  7. Alfonso Maria Gallo, Lista "Stati Uniti d’Europa", +Europa, Renew Europe
  8. Andrea Bardin, MoVimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  9. Andrea John Dejanaz, Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra, Greens/EFA
  10. Andrea Zanoni, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  11. Angela Maria Quaquero, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  12. Annunziata Coppola, MoVimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  13. Antonio Cenini, Forza Italia, EPP - European People Party
  14. Antonio Mumolo, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  15. Antonio Nicita, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  16. Antonio Rubino, Lista "Stati Uniti d’Europa", Renew Europe
  17. Antonnella Soldo, Lista "Stati Uniti d'Europa", Renew Europe
  18. Arianna Bettin, Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra, The Left
  19. Aurora Pezzuto, Stati Uniti d'Europa, Renew
  20. Beatrice Covassi, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  21. Brando Benifei, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  22. Brigitte Foppa, Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra, Greens/EFA
  23. Camilla Laureti, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  24. Carlo Calenda, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, Renew Europe
  25. Carola Politi, list "Stati Uniti d'Europa", Renew Europe
  26. Carolina Morace, MoVimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  27. Caterina Avanza, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, Renew Europe
  28. Cecilia Strada, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  29. Cesidio Antidormi, Movimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  30. Cinzia Pilo, MoVimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrit
  31. Cristina Andretta, Forza Italia, EPP - European People Party
  32. Cristina Bibolotti, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, Renew Europe
  33. Cristina Guarda, Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra, Greens/EFA
  34. Cristina Lodi, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, Renew Europe
  35. Daniela Rondinelli, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  36. Daria De Luca, List "Stati Uniti d'Europa", Partito Socialista Italiano, Renew Europe
  37. Davide Bendinelli, Lista "Stati Uniti d'Europa", Italia Viva, Renew Europe
  38. Diego Nicolini, MoVimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  39. Donatella Alfonso, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  40. Elena Accossato, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  41. Elena Bonetti, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, Renew Europe
  42. Eleonora Evi, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  43. Elisabetta Gualmini, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  44. Emanuela Pistoia, Lista "Stati Uniti d’Europa", Renew Europe
  45. Emanuele Ceccato, MoVimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  46. Enrica Cattaneo, List "Stati Uniti d'Europa", Partito Socialista Italiano, Renew Europe
  47. Enzo Maraio, List "Stati Uniti d'Europa", Partito Socialista Italiano, Renew Europe
  48. Eric Mauritin Jozsef, Lista "Stati Uniti d'Europa", Renew Europe
  49. Fabio Bottero, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  50. Fabio Pizzul, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  51. Fabio Valcanover, list "Stati Uniti d'Europa", Renew
  52. Federica Sabbati, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, Renew Europe
  53. Federica Valcauda, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, Renew Europe
  54. Federico Giacobbe, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, Renew Europe
  55. Federico Pizzarotti, List "Siamo Europei" - Azione, Renew Europe
  56. Federico Rossi, Lista "Stati Uniti d’Europa", Italia Viva, Renew Europe
  57. Flavio Tosi, Forza Italia, EPP - European People Party
  58. Francesco Cappelletti, Liberali Democratici Europei, Renew Europe
  59. Francesco Muscau, AVS Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra, Greens/EFA
  60. Gabriella Chiellino, Lista "Stati Uniti d’Europa", Renew Europe
  61. Gabriella Zanzanain, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, NOS, Renew Europe
  62. Germano Craia, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, Renew Europe
  63. Giacomo Zattini, Movimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  64. Gianluca Carlo Misuraca, Lista "Stati Uniti d’Europa", +Europa, Renew Europe
  65. Gianluca Ferrara, MoVimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  66. Gianna Gancia, Lega, ID - Identity and Democracy
  67. Giorgio Gori, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  68. Giorgio Pasetto, Lista "Stati Uniti d'Europa", Renew Europe
  69. Giovanna Basile, MoVimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  70. Giovanni Barosini, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, Renew Europe
  71. Giulia Pigoni, List "Stati Uniti d'Europa", Italia Viva, Renew Europe
  72. Graham Watson, List "Stati Uniti d’Europa" | Party "Liberal Democratici Europei", Renew Europe
  73. Irene Tinagli, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  74. Ivan Pedretti, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  75. Jean-François, Camille Pr Dr Boudard, MoVimento Cinque Stelle, Non-inscrits
  76. Kateryna Shmorhay, Lista "Stati Uniti d’Europa", Renew Europe
  77. Lara Bisin, List "Siamo Europei" - Azione, Renew Europe
  78. Leonardo Lotto, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, Renew Europe
  79. Lidia Tilotta, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  80. Lorenzo Gennari, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  81. Luca Jahier, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  82. Luca Pietro Ungaro, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, Renew Europe
  83. Lucrezia Iurlaro, Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra, The Left
  84. Maddalena Calia, Forza Italia - Noi Moderati, EPP - European People Party
  85. Marcello Saltarelli, Volt (as indipendent in Partito Democratico), Greens/EFA
  86. Marco Giovanni Reguzzoni, Forza Italia, EPP - European People Party
  87. Marco Pacciotti, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  88. Marco Taradash, Lista "Stati Uniti d’Europa", Renew Europe
  89. Marco Tarquinio, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  90. Maria Laura Moretti, Liberal Democratici Europei, Renew Europe
  91. Mariangela Sturaro, Movimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  92. Marina Sorina, Lista "Stati Uniti d'Europa", +Europa, Renew Europe
  93. Massimo Seri, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, Renew Europe
  94. Matteo Di Maio, Lista "Stati Uniti d'Europa", Renew Europe
  95. Michele Cossa, Riformatori-Noi Moderati - Forza Italia, EPP - European People Party
  96. Matteo Ricci, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  97. Michele Franchi, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  98. Mohamed Kamel Malak, MoVimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  99. Muharem Salihu, List "Stati Uniti d’Europa", +Europa, Renew Europe
  100. Nadia Gallo, Liberali Democratici Europei, Renew Europe
  101. Nicola Trudu, List "Siamo Europei" - Azione, Renew Europe
  102. Nicola Zingaretti, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  103. Paola Gazzolo, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  104. Paola Giudiceandrea, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  105. Paolo Trande, Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra, The Left
  106. Patrizia Toia, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  107. Pierfrancesco Maran, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  108. Pierluigi Vossi, Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra, Greens/EFA
  109. Pietro Bartolo, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  110. Pina Picierno, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  111. Raffaella Paita, list "Stati Uniti d'Europa" - Italia Viva, Renew Europe
  112. Rosa D'Amato, Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra, Greens/EFA
  113. Rosaria Tassinari, Forza Italia, EPP - European People Party
  114. Sabrina Pignedoli, MoVimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  115. Salvatore De Meo, Forza Italia, EPP - European People Party
  116. Sara Vito, Partito Democratico, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  117. Sean Sacco, MoVimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  118. Sergio Romagnoli, MoVimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  119. Silvia Panini, Volt (as indipendent in Partito Democratico), Greens/EFA
  120. Simona Cosso, Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra, The Left
  121. Simone Verni, MoVimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  122. Simona Viola, list "Stati Uniti d'Europa" - +Europa
  123. Simonetta Fiaccadori, List "Siamo Europei", Azione, Renew Europe
  124. Sonia Alfano, List "Siamo Europei" - Azione, Renew Europe
  125. Stefano Cecere, MoVimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  126. Tiziano Busca, List "Stati Uniti d'Europa", Renew Europe
  127. Ugo Biggeri, MoVimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  128. Umberto Costantini, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, Renew Europe
  129. Valentina Pococacio, Movimento 5 Stelle, Non-inscrits
  130. Vincenzo Camporini, Lista "Siamo Europei", Azione, Renew Europe

Luxembourg [10]

  1. Daniel Silva, Volt Luxembourg
  2. Jaroni Conny, Volt Luxemburg
  3. Marwaha Lara, Volt Luxembourg
  4. Schannes Philippe, Volt Luxembourg
  5. Samuel Moïse, Volt Luxembourg

Malta [11]

  1. Matthias Iannis Portelli, Volt Malta

Netherlands [12]

  1. Christiaan de Vries, D66, Renew Europe
  2. Pepijn Pi Van de Venne, D66, Renew Europe
  3. Raquel García Hermida-van der Walle, D66, Renew Europe
  4. Ruben Schouten, Volt Europa, Greens/EFA
  5. Teun Janssen, Volt Nederland, Greens/EFA
  6. Thijs Reuten, GroenLinks-PvdA, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts

Romania [13]

  1. Lupu Andrei-Razvan, Partidul REPER, Renew Europe
  2. Pislaru Dragos-Nicolae, Partidul REPER, Renew Europe
  3. Simina Tulbure, Partidul REPER, Renew Europe
  4. Strugariu Ramona, Partidul REPER, Renew Europe

Spain [14]

  1. Laura Ballarín Cereza, PSOE, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  2. Lina Gálvez Muñoz, PSOE, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  3. Jorge Romanillos de la Flor, PSOE, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  4. Jonás Fernandez, Partido Socialista Obrero Español, PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democracts
  5. Maria Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Partido Popular, EPP - European People Party

Sweden [15]

  1. Carri Ginter Wikström, Volt Sweden
  2. Filip Zackrisson, Liberalerna, Renew Europe

Gender equality is a core principle of the European Union; a lot has been done to put it in practice but we are certainly not there yet. In business, politics and society as a whole, the Union must eliminate inequalities and to promote equality. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day, "Founding Mothers of Europe", commemorates all the visionary female leaders who inspired the creation of the European Union.

On this day, we want to show a new way of being European by illustrating and enhancing the role of the EU female pioneers, a diverse group of people who worked tirelessly and inspired the European project with shared ideals: a peaceful, fair, united and prosperous Europe.

Today, we commemorate figures such as Louise Weiss, the journalist who fought tenaciously for women's right to vote, the reconciliation and disarmament of Germany and France and whose ideas contributed to the construction of Europe. Simon Veil, the first president of the European Parliament (1979-1982) who developed the institution’s external relations by taking positions on major international issues, and even by engaging with third countries. Or Ursula Hirschmann, who organised the first meeting of the European Federalist Movement and "Femmes pour l'Europe'' believing that the European project needed a wider participation of women to achieve a true democracy in Europe.

Women and men are not equally represented across the European institutions and national governments. Women are most often in charge of ministries, delegations and permanent or parliamentary committees relating to social, educational, cultural, or rights-related matters, but are rare in the prestigious and regalian domains of economic affairs, foreign affairs and defense. Ursula von der Leyen, first female president of the European Commission is still an exception.

Significant strides in policies and programs cemented our dedication to improving the status of women and girls worldwide, and we must uphold our commitment to protect their rights. We need to keep addressing gender-based violence, gender stereotypes, gender gaps in the labour market, give equal participation across different sectors of the economy and achieving gender balance in decision-making using different tools like the EU Action Plan 2020-2025.

We appeal to all Member States to turn the current momentum into action, also using the opportunity of the resources of Next Generation EU to invest in reforms that make women's empowerment in our society truly possible. We can achieve sustainable development only by continuing to place gender equality and women's empowerment at the heart of our work and the EU economy. We want to encourage a new way of conceiving Europe by recounting these women’s lives and by looking for the soul and the sense of responsibility that Europe seems to have lost.

News from our sections on International Women's Day

Our newborn section of UEF Greece organised interviews with the main Greek women Politicians from different political families (Former Ministers and MEP Marietta Giannakou , Anna Diamantopoulou, Louka Katseli and Professor of Medicine Xara Spyliopoulou). It was a unique event. During the 4 hours long online event the main topics addressed were: “Mothers of Europe”, “Conference on the Future of Europe” and the role of federalists as well as other key issues for the post COVID-19 period.

More information-video : https://uef-greece.gr/category/news/

The Union of European Federalists (UEF) has announced that it has established two new national sections in Greece and North Macedonia, extending the reach of the organisation in the South-East of Europe.

The new organisation in Greece, named Hellenic Union for the Federation of Europe, had its constituent meeting on 8 November 2019 in the Office of the European Parliament in Athens. Over a hundred people from the political, business and academic community were present at the event, that was attended also by Marietta Giannakou (member of the Greek Parliament), Manolis Kefalogiannis (member of the European Parliament), Miltos Kyrkos (former member of the European Parliament) and Dimitrios Tsiodras (Director of the Press Department of the Prime Minister) alongside academics, business executives and students. The Board of the new organisation includes Prof. Ioannis Papageorgiou of the University of Tessaloniki (Chair), Daphne Gogou, European Commission official (Vice Chair), Euclides Sakellarios (Secretary General), Dr Venetia Koussia, Director General of The Council on Competitiveness for Greece (Treasurer), Stathis-Raphael Pasgianos and Stefanos Panakoulias (Board members).

The new organisation in North Macedonia was established on 24 April 2019 and had already a series of events to support the accession process of Republic of North Macedonia into the European Union and promote further European integration. Petar Bogojeski has been elected President and Sasho Lazarovski has been elected Secretary General. The new organisation is organizing a large public event with national political personalities on 14-15 December in Skopje.

Both organisations have been formally accepted as candidate sections by the Federal Committee of the UEF meeting in Rome on 23-24 November.

The Union of European Federalists is a pan-european, non-governmental, non partisan political organisation, dedicated to the promotion of European political unity. Founded in 1946, for more than 70 years UEF has been the leading voice in the promotion of European unity and an early campaigner for all key milestones in the development of the European Communities and then the European Union. Today UEF is engaged in promoting a united, strong, democratic and federal Union. UEF has more than 30,000 members in 25 national branches and 400 local groups, coordinated by the European secretariat based in Brussels.

It also has a youth organisation with 13,000 members (Young European Federalists).

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