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Mario Draghi's Report on the Future of European Competitiveness analyses Europe's decline with irrefutable data, and identifies internal fragmentation as the primary reason for the EU's inability to advance the common European interest and to mobilise sufficient resources for innovation and economic development. The solution indicated by Draghi is to equip Europe with the political-institutional instruments to act united as often as necessary, on many interdependent political levels. For this it is indispensable to introduce the necessary institutional changes in the Union by reforming the Treaties.

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By: Sara bertolli e Simone Cantarini | EURACTIV Italia

TRANSLATION

The president of the Union of European Federalists (UEF), Domènec Miguel Ruiz Devesa, makes a clear statement on the issue of EU enlargement, stressing the importance of a process conditioned by structural reforms. In an interview with Euractiv on the sidelines of the 43rd edition of the Ventotene Training Seminar, organised by the Altiero Spinelli Institute for Federalist Studies, the former Spanish MEP from the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) stressed that ‘enlargement cannot be unconditional. It must go hand in hand with the deepening of political union'. This view emphasises the need to reform the European Treaties and to overcome current limitations, such as the unanimity rule, to ensure a more effective and cohesive Union in view of future challenges.

What is the position of the Union of European Federalists (UEF) on the prospect of EU enlargement?

We are absolutely in favour of enlargement. Europe offers opportunities to peoples and to everyone, therefore, no country can be excluded. That said, enlargement cannot be unconditional. It must be an enlargement that goes hand in hand with the deepening of political union, because otherwise it is not possible (to move forward), for example with the unanimity rule in the Council. Very clearly, we cannot have a European Parliament with static powers, with such an enlargement, a Parliament that still cannot approve taxes to finance the EU budget or that cannot decide on debt issues, now that we have created the European debt. So enlargement yes, but also deepening, that means a federal reform of the treaties.

In the wake of the proposed reform of the Treaties already launched by Parliament, is there a prospect for the new legislature to relaunch the work that has been done by the Constitutional Affairs Committee?

The work has been done, therefore, Parliament does not have to make another report. Instead, a Parliament resolution calling on the European Council to respond to the proposal made by the Eurochamber almost a year ago, in November last year, would be useful. This (step) must be taken because the European Council cannot refuse to take into account the proposal of the EU Parliament.

Is there indeed this window of opportunity to recall the Council with the majorities that will be created also in the perspective of a Franco-German leadership crisis? Is there a solid enough majority in Parliament with which to lobby on this front?

I would say yes, because it is true that we have a Parliament that is more to the right than the previous one - with a strengthening of the extreme right - although fortunately not enough to become a majority, not even to become a blocking minority. At the same time, the European People's Party (EPP), which is a pro-European force, has also strengthened. The same majority that gave rise to the re-election of President von der Leyen, made up of Populars, Socialists, Liberals and Greens, is the same majority that must be able to recall the European Council. Moreover, it is a position of the European Parliament that does not expire with the new Eurochamber.

What are the prospects for action of the UEF in this new legislature?

We have made many initiatives - I think useful - to call the European Commission to support us, because until now the European Commission had been somewhat ambiguous on the issue of treaty reform and now it has become a political priority.

The EU Commission had so far not been clear about the idea of treaty reform. Since some political groups, such as the Liberals, have made it a condition of support for the new Commission that it support the reform proposed by the Parliament - or at least show willingness - this issue has therefore been included as part of the new Commission's ‘policy priorities’.

The battle with the European Council still remains. We have already sent two letters to Charles Michel (President of the European Council) who replied ‘yes, don't forget, we started the discussion as part of the European Council's strategic agenda’. This is fine, but we have to put it on the agenda for a decision.

As UEF we should now look to the new President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, to relaunch this issue in a few months' time.

ORIGINAL VERSION

Il presidente dell’Unione dei federalisti europei (UEF), Domènec Miguel Ruiz Devesa, si esprime con chiarezza sulla questione dell’allargamento dell’Unione europea, sottolineando l’importanza di un processo condizionato da riforme strutturali. In un’intervista rilasciata ad Euractiv a margine della 43esima edizione del Seminario di formazione di Ventotene, organizzato dall‘Istituto di Studi Federalisti Altiero Spinelli, l’ex europarlamentare spagnolo dell’Alleanza progressista dei socialisti e democratici (S&D), ha sottolineato che “l’allargamento non può essere incondizionato. Deve andare di pari passo con l’approfondimento dell’unione politica”. Questa visione mette in evidenza la necessità di riformare i Trattati europei e di superare le attuali limitazioni, come la regola dell’unanimità, per garantire un’Unione più efficace e coesa in vista delle sfide future.

Qual è la posizione dell’Unione dei Federalisti Europei (UEF) sulla prospettiva dell’allargamento dell’Unione europea?

Noi siamo assolutamente favorevoli all’allargamento. L’Europa offre opportunità ai popoli e a tutti, quindi, non si può escludere nessun Paese. Detto questo, l’allargamento non può essere incondizionato. Deve essere un allargamento che vada di pari passo con l’approfondimento dell’unione politica, perché altrimenti non è possibile (andare avanti), per esempio con la regola dell’unanimità nel Consiglio. Molto chiaramente, non possiamo avere un Parlamento europeo con poteri statici, con un allargamento così grande, un Parlamento che ancora non può approvare le tasse per finanziare il bilancio dell’Unione europea o che non può decidere sulle emissioni di debito, ora che abbiamo creato il debito europeo. Quindi allargamento sì, ma anche approfondimento, questo significa una riforma federale dei trattati.

Sulla scia della proposta di riforma dei Trattati già lanciata dal Parlamento, c’è una prospettiva per la nuova legislatura di rilanciare il lavoro che è stato fatto dalla commissione Affari costituzionali?

Il lavoro è stato fatto, quindi, il Parlamento europeo non deve fare un altro report. Sarebbe invece utile una risoluzione del Parlamento che richiami il Consiglio europeo a rispondere alla proposta fatta dall’Eurocamera oramai quasi un anno fa, a novembre dell’anno scorso. Questo (passo) deve essere fatto perché il Consiglio europeo non si può rifiutare di tenere conto della proposta del Parlamento UE.

Vi è effettivamente questo spiraglio di richiamare il Consiglio con le maggioranze che si andranno a creare anche nella prospettiva di una crisi di leadership franco-tedesca? C’è una maggioranza abbastanza solida in Parlamento con cui poter fare pressione su questo fronte?

Io direi di sì, perché, è vero che abbiamo un Parlamento che è più a destra di quello precedente – con un rafforzamento dell’estrema destra – anche se fortunatamente non sufficiente per diventare maggioranza, nemmeno per diventare una minoranza di blocco. Allo stesso tempo si è rafforzato anche il Partito popolare europeo (PPE) che è una forza europeista. La stessa maggioranza che ha dato vita alla rielezione della presidente von der Leyen, formata da popolari, socialisti, liberali e verdi, è la stessa maggioranza che deve essere in grado di richiamare il Consiglio europeo. Inoltre, è una posizione del Parlamento europeo che non scade con la nuova Eurocamera.

Quali sono le prospettive di azione dell’UEF in questa nuova legislatura?

Noi abbiamo fatto tante iniziative – credo utili – per richiamare la Commissione europea a sostenerci, perché finora la Commissione europea era stata un po’ambigua sulla questione della riforma dei Trattati e ora è invece diventata una priorità politica.

La Commissione UE fino ad oggi non si era sbilanciata chiaramente in merito all’idea di una riforma dei Trattati. Siccome, alcuni gruppi politici, come quello liberale, hanno posto come condizione per appoggiare la nuova Commissione il suo sostegno alla riforma proposta dal Parlamento – o almeno una dimostrazione di disponibilità – questo tema è stato quindi inserito come parte delle ‘policy priorities’ della nuova Commissione.

Rimane sempre la battaglia con il Consiglio europeo. Abbiamo già inviato due lettere a Charles Michel (presidente del Consiglio europeo) il quale ci ha risposto ‘sì, non ci dimentichiamo, abbiamo iniziato la discussione nel quadro dell’agenda strategica del Consiglio europeo’. Questo va bene, ma bisogna metterlo all’ordine del giorno per una decisione.

Come UEF dobbiamo ora puntare tra qualche mese sul nuovo presidente del Consiglio europeo, Antonio Costa, per rilanciare questo tema.

Ventotene, 3 September 2024

On the 1st and 2nd of September 2024, in the municipality of Ventotene, representatives of the Union of European Federalists, Association Jean Monnet, the Young European Federalists, the Spinelli Group, as well as significant political figures signed the Partnership Agreement for the re-launch the Action Committee for the United States of Europe.

The first action committee, founded in 1955 by Jean Monnet, was an organization dedicated to promoting European integration and the concept of a united Europe. Established in response to the failure of the European Defence Community, the committee, often called the "Monnet Committee," aimed to gain the support of major European political forces, both in government and in opposition, and of the social partners, to support the community ideal.

The partnership was signed by Domènec Ruiz Devesa (former MEP, UEF Europe President), Sandro Gozi (MEP, Chair of the Spinelli Group), Thijs Reuten (MEP, Spinelli Group), Christelle Savall (JEF Europe President), and Philippe Laurette (Association Jean Monnet President).

The partnership was endorsed by Josep Borrell (High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission), Klaus Welle (Former Secretary-General of the European Parliament, Martens Centre’s Academic Council Chair), Stefano Castagnoli (Altiero Spinelli Institute President), Guy Verhofstadt (former MEP, European Movement International President), Luisa Trumellini (Secretary General of Movimento Federalista Europeo), Giulia Rossolillo (UEF Europe Vice-President), and Roberto Sommella (Associazione Nuova Europa).  

Also present was Martì Grau Segu, Head of Service and Curator House Jean Monnet, where the new Action Committee plans to undertake a number of activities.

"It's better to be prepared for the next crisis, be pro-active instead of just waiting for the next event." said Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.

"We need a powerful network of high profile personalities to support the process of federal reform of the Treaty." stated President of the Union of European Federalists, Domènec Ruiz Devesa.

"This is an action committee, which will focus on actions so that we can hasten the construction of the enlarged federal Europe." said Christelle Savall, President of the Young European Federalists.

"We have to be critical of what the Union lacks, in order to improve it. Enough hiding behind the idea that criticizing the EU leaders only helps its enemies." stated President of the European Movement International, Guy Verhofstadt.

The first meeting of the new Action Committee, after its launch back in May, took place on the 2^nd of September 2024, with the presence of the representatives of the Jean Monnet House, European Movement Italy, Movimento Federalista Europeo and Istituto di Studi Federaliasti Altiero Spinelli, additional to the signing organizations.

RELATED LINKS

Visit of Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, to Italy

Visit of Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, to Italy: intervention at the inaurgural Confence of the 40th Ventotene International Seminar

Read here the Speech of the HRVP Josepp Borrell, HERE

Read the Press Release about the launch of the Action Committee HERE

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

SPECIAL SESSION
14:45 | Council Room Municipality of Ventotene | Spinelli Group Meeting and Signature of the Action Committee for the United States of Europe partnership

14:45 Institutional greetings

• Giuseppe Pepe (Vice-Mayor of Ventotene)

14:55 Opening speech

• Domènec Ruiz Devesa, President of the Union of European Federalists, ex-officio Member of the Spinelli Group

15:15 – 16:15 Interventions

• Thijs Reuten, MEP (S&D), Member of the Spinelli Group
• Christelle Savall, President of the Young European Federalists
• Luisa Trumellini, Secretary General of Movimento Federalista Europeo
• Philippe Laurette, President of Association Jean Monnet
• Giulia Rossolillo, Vice-President of the Union of European Federalists

16:15 Signing ceremony of the political declaration and the partnership agreement for the Action Committee
Interventions:

• Domènec Ruiz Devesa, President of the Union of European Federalists
• Philippe Laurette, President of the Association Jean Monnet
• Christelle Savall, President of the Young European Federalists

16:30 Final remarks

• Domènec Ruiz Devesa, President of the Union of European Federalists

DOCUMENTS

• Declaration Action Committee
• Partnership Agreement Action Committee

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17.00 | Sala Polifunzionale | Joint inauguration of the 43rd Ventotene Italian Seminar and 40th International Seminar

Opening of the 40th Italian Ventotene Seminar

Institutional greetings (ITA):

• Giuseppe Pepe, Vice-Mayor of Ventotene
• Vittoria Ciaramella, Prefect of Latina
• Francesco Rocca, President of the Lazio Region
• Gerardo Stefanelli, President of the Province of Latina
• Gabriele Panizzi, Vice-President of the Altiero Spinelli Institute

Opening of the 40th International Ventotene Seminar joint session with the Italian Seminar

Institutional greetings – Opening (ENG) with

• Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission EU
• Guy Verhofstadt, EMI President, ex-officio Member of the Spinelli Group
• Domenec Ruiz Devesa, UEF President
• Nikolaos Farantouris, MEP The Left, Member of the Spinelli Group
• Thijs Reuten, MEP S&D Member of the Spinelli Group
• Philippe Laurette, President Association Jean Monnet,
• Klaus Welle, former Secretary-General of the European Parliament, Chair Martens Centre’s Academic Council

Chairman

• Stefano Castagnoli, President Altiero Spinelli Institute and MFE President

Awarding of the ‘Antonio Saggio’ Prize

Commemoration of Eugenio Colorni - Cancellation and postcard Poste Italiane s.p.a

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

9.30 – 13.00: History and role of federalism and of the European Federalists (SPECIAL SESSION with House Jean Monnet)

• Domenec Ruiz Devesa, President of the Union of European Federalists, former MEP (2019-2024)
• Luisa Trumellini, National Secretary of the Movimento Federalista Europeo
• Martì Grau Segu, House Jean Monnet

17.00 – 20.00 | Reconciling the need for federal deepening and political enlargement

• Christelle Savall, President of the Young European Federalists (JEF), Executive Bureau Member of the UEF
• Luca Lionello, Chair of the PC1 of the UEF Federal Committee - On Federalist Strategy for a Federal Reform of the EU

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SPECIAL SESSION

21:15 | Council Room, Municipality of Ventotene | Action Committee for the United States of Europe Meeting

21:15 Institutional greetings

• Giuseppe Pepe (Vice-Mayor of Ventotene)

21:30 Opening speech

• Domènec Ruiz Devesa, President of the Union of European Federalists

21:50 - 22:30 Interventions

• Taillie Lieven, Vice-President of the Jean Monnet Association (online)
• Christelle Savall, President of the Young European Federalists
• Martí Grau Segú, Head of Service and Curator of the Jean Monnet House at the European Parliament
• Luisa Trumellini, Secretary General of Movimento Federalista Europeo
• Virgilio Dastoli, President of the European Movement Italy
• Giulia Rossolillo, Vice-President of the Union of European Federalists
• Klaus Welle. former Secretary-General of the European Parliament, Chair Martens Centre’s Academic Council

22:30 Final remarks

• Domènec Ruiz Devesa, President of the Union of European Federalists

Moderation:

• Stefano Castagnoli, President of the Institute of Federalist Studies Altiero Spinelli

***Signing ceremony will take place on Sunday afternoon 1 September 2024 in the frame of the Spinelli Group Meeting

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

9.30-13.00: European sovereignty in the proposals of the European Parliament to amend the Treaties

• Giulia Rossolillo, Vice-President of the Union of European Federalists, Professor of European Union Law
• Sophie Heine (remote), Author and consultant, research associate at the Egmont Institute - Royal Institute of International Relations, UEF France Scientific Committee

17.00 – 20.00: The digital transformation. Challenges and opportunities

• Brando Benifei (remote), MEP S&D, Member of the Spinelli Group
• Benedetta Veneruso, JEF Estonia President

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

9.30 – 13:00 | Building an EU Defense for Fostering Positive Peace

• Vincenzo Camporini, Former Chief of the Defence General Staff and consultant of Istituto Affari Internazionali
• Kati Systä, JEF Executive Board Member

17.00 – 20.00 | The ecological transformation. Challenges and opportunities

• Chloè Fabre, Chair of the PC4 of the UEF Federal Committee - On the European Green Deal, Energy union, digital transition, and related economic policies President of UEF France
• Hanna Lein-Mathisen, JEF Executive Board Member

21.45, Sala Polifunzionale | Projection of the documentary film "La voce di Ventotene" (2023, ‘65 minutes, Italian audio, English subtitles) with introduction from the director Stefano Di Polito

Over 800 anti-fascist prisoners were transferred to the tiny island of Ventotene starting in July 1939, including Sandro Pertini (later President of the Italian Republic), Altiero Spinelli and Ernesto Rossi.

Despite the harsh restrictions, they managed to organize a clandestine library and write the important Ventotene Manifesto, which would lay the foundations for the European Union.

After 80 years, the documentary retraces this story through the voices of the islanders.

INFO AND TRAILER: stefanodipolito.it/la-voce-di-ventotene

INTRODUCTIONS

• Stefano Di Polito, Director
• Alessio Castagna, Director of Photography
• Stefano Castagnoli, President of the Altiero Spinelli Institute
• Daphne Gogue, Executive Board Member of UEF
• Mayor or Deputy Mayor, Muncipality of Ventotene

MODERATOR

• Martina Ciai, Writer

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

9.30 – 13:00 | How can EU win the challenge of competitiveness

• Fabio Masini, Economist, lecturer in the History of Economic Thought and Jean Monnet Chair on European Economic Governance at Roma Tre University
• Giorgia Sorrentino, Secretary General of JEF Italy

17.00 – 20.00 |  Federalism to govern globalization: international justice, common institutions and cooperation (Special Session with WFM-IGP)

• Daphne Gogou, Executive Bureau Member of the UEF
• James A. Williams, Director Asian Youth Centre, president South Asian Federalists

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

9.30 -13:00 | Conclusions of the International Seminar - Our commitments as federalists: Innovation and tradition

Panel discussion on political communication and campaigns

• Davide Negri, UEF Secreatariat Political Communication and Campaign Strategist
• Flavia Sandu, UEF Secretariat Policy Officer

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The Ventotene Seminar on the press

• PR Istituto Altiero Spinelli
• Luna Notizie
• Gaeta.it
• Aosta Cronaca.it
• Comune di Ventotene
• Ansa.it
• Milano Finanza
• La Presse
• Radio Luna
• Twit Josep Borrell 1
• Twit Josep Borrell 2
• Instagram post Wordl Federalist Movement

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

The election of Ursula Von Der Leyen as President of the Commission with the vote of the pro-European forces sends an important signal of stability, also reinforced by the downsizing of the Rassemblement national in France after the legislative elections. In her keynote speech, she also announced the next Commission's commitment to treaty reform. The window of opportunity to reform the Union thus remains open, however complex. In the meantime, history continues to knock on Europe's doors to finally come of age and assume its responsibilities.

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.

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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

Read here the pledge

Go to the campaign page

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

This is a long article published in the weekly magazine il Venerdi di La Repubblica last week (see pdf below) the role of the european federalists in the history of the European Integration process.

The author, Daniele Castellani Perelli, made this report (in particular with long interviews with Luisa Trumellini, Anna Costa, Alberto Majoicchi, Piervigilio Dastoli) to recount how a movement as small as ours has been instrumental in the realisation of the EU as we know it today and the 'battles won, lost or still to be fought'.

FOCUS EUROPA is a political debate in italian hosted by La Miniera di Ivan Grieco organized with Movimento Federalista Europeo (UEF Italy), which in the year of the European elections will focus on the debate that the various political factions are conducting on the theme of the future of Europe and the will to continue with the reform path undertaken by the European Parliament in this legislature.

The third guests are the Bruno Tabacci, MP of CENTRO DEMOCRATICO and VP of UEF Giulia Rossolillo and the staff of La Miniera on the topic 'The future of Europe and the institutional reforms'.

You can follow the live broadcast in italian here on 20 May 2024 at 13:00 https://www.twitch.tv/la_miniera

Or you can see here in YouTube: LINK HERE

FOCUS EUROPA is a political debate in italian hosted by La Miniera di Ivan Grieco organized with Movimento Federalista Europeo (UEF Italy), which in the year of the European elections will focus on the debate that the various political factions are conducting on the theme of the future of Europe and the will to continue with the reform path undertaken by the European Parliament in this legislature.

The seconds guests are the Giulio Tremonti, MP of Brother of Italy (Fratelli d'Italia), Secretary General of MFE Luisa Trumellini and the staff of La Miniera on the topic 'A European vote for the future of Italy'.

You can follow the live broadcast in italian here on 15 April 2024 at 13:00 https://www.twitch.tv/la_miniera

Or you can see here in YouTube: LINK HERE

The Focus Europe cycle is supported by European Federalists co-funded by the UEF programme, CERV Operating Grant 2023.