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Armed conflicts in the neighbourhood, climate change and environmental degradation, economic instability, migratory challenges - Europe has been going from one crisis to another in the last two decades. While we have managed to overcome most of them together, far too often our responses have been focused on treating the symptoms rather than addressing the root causes. In most cases, the solutions we find are temporary fixes dependent on the wavering commitment of 27 governments rather than just, sustainable and inclusive long-term reforms and policies reflecting the will and answering the needs of the European citizens and those who live on our territory.The Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) is the opportunity to change this approach and finally bring about a systemic change following the unprecedented consultation of thousands of EU citizens over the last year. The people have spoken and it’s now up to decision-makers to follow their guidance in a democratic manner.Seeing the challenges around them, European citizens offer a concrete set of reforms that can make Europe serve them better. A European Constitution, veto-free decision-making, better access and protection of the fundamental rights and values, an EU army, a rights based migration policy, upward convergence on common EU social standards, a Health Union and ambitious environmental and climate action - these are just a few examples of demands for a more united, democratic, inclusive, sustainable and people-centric Europe made by the CoFoE Citizens’ Panels. Anything less than a full implementation of these will not only undermine the democratic credentials of the Conference, but also the EU as a whole.The scope of the proposals made by citizens calls for a genuine EU reform which can be implemented through a European Constituent Assembly developing a new EU treaty or at least comprehensively amending the existing ones. We are committed to making this a reality, and being a key actor of this process, being established by and gathering millions of citizens in Europe, countering any attempts to undermine, diminish or neglect the recommendations made by Europeans throughout the Conference. While the official Conference slogan is “The future is yours”, it is far from granted that the vision for Europe’s future we have expressed becomes a reality - unless we fight for it together!We call for:<ul><li>The full implementation of the 49 proposals made as part of the Conference on the Future of Europe.</li><li>The European Parliament to take the lead in initiating the Treaty modification procedure.</li><li>The continuation of citizens’ engagement as individuals and through representative civil society organisations within a Constituent Convention towards an ambitious political Union.</li></ul>

It’s time to change Europe

Since May 9, 2021, all European citizens have been called upon to take part in the <bold>Conference on the Future of Europe</bold> to debate Europe's priorities and reflect on the future they wish to give it.While this major debate is a unique opportunity to re-found Europe, there are a number of worrying signs as to what will actually happen. To date, the timetable and the ways in which aspirations will be taken into account remain uncertain. Furthermore, the unsuccessful follow-up to previous citizens' consultations in Europe gives little hope that the proposals made in the framework of the Conference on the Future of Europe will be taken into consideration.Indeed, although European citizens have been given the floor many times to express their expectations, their contributions have often remained in the form of reports. <bold>Let's not let our words go unheard once again!</bold>Far from resigning, European civil society therefore wishes to mobilise so that this moment of democracy does not remain without follow-up. The conclusions of the Conference on the Future of Europe in May 2022 are <bold>a unique opportunity for civil society to define the Europe it wants</bold> and for European leaders to translate it into action. <bold>The Strasbourg Summit on 5-8 May 2022 will push for it</bold> with all European civil society organisations.<bold>Expectations are high.</bold> The Conference on the Future of Europe can lead to a sincere and in-depth reform carried out by the European institutions and involving its citizens, in particular the youngest. It can also bring about the changes that will <bold>give Europe the capacity to meet the challenges of our century</bold>, which concern us all, first and foremost climate change.

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A movement launched in 2021, the Strasbourg Summit is based on the involvement of multiple European civil society organisations, active across the whole continent.

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Your own event?

Before the Conference on the Future of Europe ends, we invite all civil society organisations across Europe to take part to the Strasbourg Summit from May 5 to 8 2022.

Panel with:<ul><li>Milosh Ristovski, JEF Europe, Co-chair Civil Society Convention for the Conference on the Future of Europe</li><li>Jo Leinen, former S&D MEP, former member of the AFCO committee and the federalist intergroup, Honorary President of the European Movement International</li><li>Pascal Durand, Renew MEP, member of the AFCO committee</li><li>Domenech Ruiz Devesa, S&D MEP, Vice-president of UEF Europe</li></ul>

Adoption of the joint Declaration with Civil Society members and MEPs

Gathering all driving forces (associations, trade unions, NGOs, foundations, etc.) within an Assembly to set the roadmap following the Conference on the Future of Europe.

<ul><li>Daniela Vancic, Democracy International</li><li>Michele Fiorillo, Civico Europe</li><li>Ophélie Masson, European Alternatives</li><li>Jan Birkman, Volt Europa COFE Lead</li><li>Dave Levy, Another Europe, National Committee Member, </li><li>Léonidas Kalogeropoulos, president of République des Citoyens d’Europe</li><li>Facilitated by : Virginia Fiume, Co-president of EUMANS</li></ul>

Lunch Reception & Debate hosted by Citizens Take Over Europe - The Role of Citizens for the Future of Europe

<ul><li>Welcoming speech by Jeanne Barseghian, Mayor of Strasbourg</li><li>Anne Tallineau, Secretary general of the Franco-German Youth Office</li><li>Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament</li></ul>

Official Opening

Panel discussion with:<ul><li>Piotr Sadowski, Social Platform President</li><li>Anna Echterhoff, Secretary General of UEF (Union of European Federalists)</li><li>Seamus Boland, EESC Diversity Europe President</li><li>Antonella Valmorbida, Secretary General of ALDA</li><li>Chloé Bourguignon, ETUC Youth Bureau Member</li></ul>Translation: French/English

Round table 1: Civil Society takeaways from the Conference on the future of Europe (CoFoE)

Panel discussion with:<ul><li>Alexandrina Najmowicz, Secretary General, European Civic Forum</li><li>Antonio Argenziano, President of JEF Europe</li><li>Petros Fassoulas, Secretary General, European Movement International</li><li>Professor Frédérique Berrod, University of Strasbourg, College of Europe</li><li>Catriona Mair, ECIT Foundation's Head of Advocacy</li><li>Patrizia Heidegger, Director for Global Policies and Sustainability, European Environmental Bureau</li></ul>Translation: French/English

Round table 2: What are the next steps and how can we engage in the follow up?

The European civil society Assembly

Milestone of the Summit: let’s push European leaders to move from words to action and hold a large-scale citizen mobilisation to support the continuation of the European project.

March for Europe

Friday, May 6

Saturday, May 7

Sunday, May 8

Thursday, May 5

Programme

Join the European civil society in Strasbourg on 5-8 May 2022 and take part to the highlights of the Strasbourg Summit. You can also contribute to the programme by arranging your own event during the Summit in order to share your expectations for the future of Europe.

Take part individually

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Each partner organisation of the Summit manages its own delegation. Individual registrations outside a delegation are not possible.

Join a delegation

Some events are open to the general public (they are indicated in the programme).The <bold>March for Europe</bold> is open to all, you just need to show up on Saturday May 7 at 3 pm on place Kléber, Strasbourg wearing your most beautiful European or federalist flag!

The general public programme

Take part as an organisation

Each partner organisation of the Summit manages its own delegation. You too can participate in the Summit by registering your delegation!

Register your delegation

Your organisation would like to organise an event in Strasbourg during the Strasbourg Summit? Tell us about your project and your needs and we will help you set it up.

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