Conference on the Future of Europe

This Conference offered us a unique opportunity to work towards a more democratic, more resilient, more socially just, more innovative, more efficient, fairer and greener Europe.

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The Conference on the Future of the Europe is now over. The Greens/EFA together with other political groups in the European Parliament have the ambition to adopt the demand for Treaty change ("triggering article 48") during the June plenary session. This would open the path for the Convention.

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YOU MADE YOUR VOICE HEARD

The Conference on the Future of Europe asked for the opinion and recommendations from 800 citizens from all over the Union. The last 8 months citizens have worked tirelessly and delivered 178 recommendations for the future of Europe. At the forefront of participative democracy, the Greens/EFA listened to citizens, and we have set out our positions on each recommendation.

Click below to read our recommendations

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Panel 1: Stronger economy, social justice, jobs, education, culture, sport, digital transformation

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Panel 2: EU democracy, values, rights, rule of law, security

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Panel 3: Climate change, environment, health

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Panel 4: EU in the world, migration

Greens/EFA priorities for the Conference on the Future of Europe

As GREENS/EFA, we believe that the Conference is the opportunity to focus on game changing policy proposals and to include active citizens in shaping our political future. Discover our priorities for the Conference on the Future of Europe

READ OUR KEY DEMANDS
OUR OPINIONS
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News |

Plenary Flash - 6-9 June 2022

On the agenda for the plenary session: the Fit for 55 package, Question Time with the Commission on reducing the use of pesticides and strengthening consumer protection, Council and Commission statements on the rule of law and the potential approval of the Polish national Recovery Plan (RRF), Council and Commission statements on global th…
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We have done Europe's biggest experiment in democracy

As part of the Conference, 800 randomly selected citizens have voiced their demands on the future of the EU and a set of 49 proposals was agreed. Among them are notably demands for more investments in climate and social issues. The Greens/EFA will continue to make sure that citizens’ voices are heard and policy recommendations implemented…
OUR PRESS RELEASES
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Parliament reiterates support for the protection and rights of minorities

The European Parliament has adopted the report on the implementation of the Europeans Citizens' Initiative (ECI), which includes proposals to further support the organizers ECIs and to increase the visibility of this unique participatory instrument.
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Jordi Solé calls for treaty changes

Today EFA Group President and COFOE member Jordi Solé urged the Parliament to dignify and honour the legacy of the conference on the Future of Europe.
OUR POSITIONS
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GREENS/EFA Priorities for the Conference on the Future of Europe

Let’s seize the unique opportunity the Conference on the Future of Europe is offering us to work towards a more democratic, more resilient, more socially just, more innovative, more efficient, fairer and greener Europe.
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Our vision of the Conference on the Future of Europe

After months of negotiations, an agreement was found between the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Council to start the Conference on the Future of Europe. We welcome this long-waited outcome and are now putting all our efforts in making the Conference a successful democratic process that delivers change and drives Euro…
OUR EVENTS
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Speak up! Civil society meets Greens/EFA

Got an idea about how to move the EU in a more green, just and social direction? We want to hear from you! Register for our Civil Society Day to share your key priorities, strategic initiatives and policy proposals.
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The Future of Europe: building the change we need

It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity for us to put forward game-changing policy and actively shape our political future. The Greens/EFA Group are kickstarting the democratic process by organising an event with the voices that matter the most: yours.

OUR DELEGATES

Daniel Freund
Daniel Freund
Member

Damian Boeselager
Damian Boeselager
Member
Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel
Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel
Member
Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield
Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield
Member
Eleonora Evi
Eleonora Evi
Member
Markéta Gregorová
Markéta Gregorová
Member
Niklas Nienass
Niklas Nienass
Member
Michèle Rivasi
Michèle Rivasi
Member
Jordi Solé
Jordi Solé
EFA President and first Vice President of the Greens/EFA Group
Monika Vana
Monika Vana
Member

OUR STAFF

Helena Argerich i Terradas
Helena Argerich i Terradas
EFA Advisor on Constitutional Affairs and Women's rights and gender equality
Pam Bartlett Quintanilla
Pam Bartlett Quintanilla
Team leader - Outreach and campaigns
Till-Niklas Braun
Till-Niklas Braun
Advisor on Constitutional Affairs
Stevan Petrovic
Stevan Petrovic
Network Officer