The Union of European Federalists (UEF) congratulates the 180 millions (provisional data) citizens that have participated in the 2024 European elections, but expresses its concern for the stagnation in the participation rate: 50.08% percentage points (provisional results), not far off from the 2019 result of 50,66% (LINK).

Secondly, UEF expresses its concern by the increase in support for Eurosceptic and Europhobic far-right political parties: with regard to the estimations, the ID and ECR groups grow but (luckily) not significantly enough: with 4 more seats (ID) and 9 more seats (ECR) than in the outgoing Parliament. EPP also gained 9 seats, while there is a significant decrease in the seats of Renew (22 seats lost) and Greens/EFA (19 seats lost) groups. The S&D group had only a mimiminal decline, having lost two seats compared to 2019. One has to take into account that there are as many as 53 seats allocated to new parties that have to choose their European family.

The developments in France and Germany, in particular, are worrying. In France the result of the Rassemblement National (ID Group) party was confirmed with 31.37% of voting, and just after the announcement of the first exit poll results, the French President Emmanuel Macron announced the dissolution of the French Parliament and a first round of elections on the 30th of June. In Germany, the Alternative für Deutschland (far-right party currently not affiliated to any European group) became the second most voted party with 15,90% of votes.

At the same time, the European federalists would like to point out that nonetheless, the large majority of European voters have supported pro-European political parties and movements, representing no less than 454 seats in the new European Parliament. In this context, we urge all pro-European political forces with representation in the new European Parliament  to unite and form a strong and cohesive coalition based on a Legislature Agreement that categorically excludes the far-right. This is a political necessity also in order to ensure a stable majority in Parliament and a work programme consistent with the mandate of European voters. 

Among the essential points on which to base a cohesive pact, UEF stresses that there must be support for the strengthening of the European Union - and thus for the reform of the Treaties through a Convention (ex Art. 48.2 TEU) - and for Ukraine’s resistance against Russia's aggression.

In accordance with the Resolution approved by the European Parliament on the 12/12/2023, and in application of the principles of the lead candidates process (“Spitzenkandidaten”), UEF urges the Conference of Presidents to back the lead candidate tabled by the political party that has gained the highest number of seats to be proposed by the European Council as candidate for President of the European Commission.

In parallel, said candidate should immediately engage in negotiations with the other lead candidates and the presidents of the European political parties and their respective parliamentary groups in order to constitute a pro-European majority for their election, on the basis of the legislature agreement.

Since the upcoming parliamentary legislature will be decisive for the future of Europe, UEF strongly believes that a fundamental condition to confirm the next President of the Commission, is that they must support the launch of the Convention for Treaty reform. The existential challenges facing the European Union and the upcoming enlargement urgently require that a process of profound reform - as already called for by the outgoing Parliament on the basis of the results of the Conference on the Future of Europe - is initiated.

The UEF calls on all democratic and pro-European forces to come together and strengthen the unity of Europe, its democracy and the model it represents as a union of States and citizens. 

Our fate, and that of our values and social model, are at stake. We cannot fail. 

Brussels, June 10, 2024 

Press Contact: Ilaria Caria, Sec.-Gen., secretariat@federalists.eu, +32 491524097

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

1. Read here the pledge
2. Go to the campaign page
3. Here the list of the signatures (alphabeltical order)

Go to the section directly linking the country

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]

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]

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

We are pleased to present, the new podcast "Repensando Europe: ideas para una Europa Federal" produced by the collaboration between UEF and UEF Spain, produced and moderated by Kevin Febres President of UEF Madrid, whom we thank for his commitment.

This podcast aims to help disseminate the contents of the European federalists in Spanish, in this historical moment of change for Europe and in view of the European elections of 2024.

The fifth episode is moderated by Kevin Fabres, who interviews Jorge Romanillos candidate to the European Parliament for the PSOE party and Liubba el Hadi Hamed, VP de UEF Madrid about the European Elections.

Listen here in Spotify

A well renowned French national newspaper, Libération, has published an Op-Ed written by members of UEF France's Scientific Council.

The article is initiated by the Union of European Federalists - France (UEF France) and its Scientific Council, intellectuals and academics emphasize the need to implement effective European federalism at the European level.

This is, as said the by a UEF EB member, "a very concrete step to make federalism become an object of public debate in France, and a demonstration that a strategic communication approach through, for instance, a scientific council, can deliver".

The signatories of the article are:

• Céline Spector, Professor of Philosophy at Sorbonne University
• Robert Belot, Professor of History at the University of Saint-Étienne
• Yann Moulier-Boutang, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Technology of Compiègne
• Matthias Waechter, Historian, Director of the CIFE in Nice
• Alexandre Melnik, Professor of Geopolitics at ICN Business School, Former Diplomat
• Ghislaine Pellat, Lecturer-Researcher in Management Sciences at Grenoble-Alpes University, President of ERECO
• Christophe Chabrot, Senior Lecturer in Public Law at Lyon 2 University
• Thomas Guénolé, Political Scientist and Affiliated Professor at EM Lyon Business School
• Arvind Ashta, Professor of Finance at the Burgundy School of Business
• Guillaume Ancel, Former Officer and French Writer
• Gaëlle Marti, Professor of Law at Lyon 3 University, Director of the Center for European Studies
• Jacques Percebois, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Montpellier
• Frédérique Berrod, Professor of Law at Sciences Po Strasbourg, Visiting Professor at the College of Europe in Bruges
• Daniel Fischer, Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Lorraine
• Michel Catala, Professor of History at the University of Nantes

You can read the original article here in the Libération website: LINK

And read in English in the Federalist Library web section:

• in English, read LINK
• in French, read LINK

The federalist and pro-European organisations, the Union of European Federalists, Young European Federalists, the Parliamentary Intergroup Spinelli Group, and the Jean Monnet Association, are co-signatories of five letters that we publish below addressed to the Presidency and Secretariat of the main pro-European political families in the European Parliament - EPP, PES, Greens, ALDE, EDP.

Each letter recalls the point in their electoral programme arguing for a reform of the Treaties to strengthen the European Union to make it fit for the challenges of our time.

Finally, a call is made to all political families that:

• call on the pro-European political forces to develop a pan-European debate and champion Treaty revisions aimed at fortifying the Union's capacity to act effectively and protect its citizens' interests;
• ask that, subsequent to the elections for the European Parliament in June 2024, request the European Council´s support for the opening of the Treaty reform procedure (article 48 of the TFEU) on the basis of Parliament´s Amendments to the Treaty Report of 22nd November 2023 as a precondition for endorsing its proposal for the President of the European Commission;
• call for the presidential candidate´s commitment to the said Treaty reform in order to get the full backing of the parliamentary group for his/her election and that of the entire College of Commissioners.

The European Letter is back and it is dedicated to theme of the defense.

In view of the European elections on 6-9 June, the Union of European Federalists (UEF), together with the Association Jean Monnet, the Spinelli Group, the Young European Federalists (JEF-Europe) and Guy Verhofstadt - MEP, former Prime Minister of Belgium, who led the work for the drafting of the European Parliament Report with the proposals for the reform of the Treaties following the conclusions of the CoFoE (the Conference on the Future of Europe) -, launched a Manifesto/Appeal addressed to citizens and political forces in view of the vote and the new legislature and to initiate the revival of Jean Monnet's Committee of Action for a United States of Europe.

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 79 entitled "What is at stake in the European elections on 6-9 June", is sent to parliamentarians in the following legislative bodies:

• European Parliament
• Bundestag
• Parliament of the French Republic
• Parliament of the Italian Republic
• Cortes generales (Spanish Parliament)
• Nationalrat (Austrian Parliament)
• Belgian Federal Parliament
• Hellenic Parliament
• Parlamentul României

Here the version avaiable:

• ENGLISH
• ITALIAN
• FRENCH
• GERMAN
• ROMANIAN
• GREEK

EU Reform and Treaty Change: Yes or No?

The EU is currently debating crucial issues such as removing the veto power and directly electing the President of the EU Commission.

The various political parties in the EU - EPP, S&D, Renew Europe, ECR, I&D, Greens, and The Left - hold differing opinions on these matters.

These debates are explored in this video co-produced by Eu Made Simple and Union of European Federalists.

The video is avaiable in English (subtitled) and German. Go and vote on 9th of June!

Here the Final Table

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