A number of Ukrainians joined EU citizens for the fourth Conference on the Future of Europe plenary in Strasbourg on 11-12 March to discuss the EU’s role in the world.
The plenary brought representatives of the citizens’ panels together with those from European, national, regional and local authorities, as well as civil society and other organisations to discuss proposals on the EU in the world and migration; as well as on economy, social justice, young people and the digital transformation.
The EU in the world
In the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, 30 Ukrainians including some parliamentarians attended the Conference Plenary.
Conference co-chair Guy Verhofstadt said: “The conclusions of this Conference will need to reflect the ongoing tragedy in Ukraine. It is clear the future will be different from what we could imagine only even a few weeks ago.”
The Ukrainians spoke about the war in their homeland within the discussion of the EU’s role in the world.
“Right now, as I speak, Ukrainians are fighting for our European values. Today, I’m asking you for your support in our common struggle,” said Ukrainian refugee Bozhena Boriak.
European citizens’ panel recommendations
The Conference Plenary discussed the recommendations of two European citizens’ panels:
- The panel on EU in the world/migration that met on 11-13 February 2022 in Maastricht, the Netherlands, prepared 40 recommendations
- The panel which concluded its work on 25-27 February in Dublin, Ireland, on a stronger economy, social justice and jobs/education, culture, youth and sport/digital transformation set out 48 recommendations
Find out what European citizens’ panels are and what their objective is
The recommendations from both national and European citizens’ panels and the input gathered from the Conference website, grouped by theme are the core of the Conference Plenary debates. Proposals from the plenary will be submitted to the executive board, which will prepare a report in collaboration with the plenary.
Coming up next
The Conference Plenary will meet on 25-26 March and on 8-9 April to prepare their proposals for EU action based on the ideas submitted on the Conference platform and the recommendations of the citizens’ panels.
Share and discuss ideas for the future of Europe on the Conference platform
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Conference on the Future of Europe: MEPs start preparing Parliament’s positions
Parliament’s 108-strong delegation to the Conference on the Future of Europe will meet to discuss:
- the state of play in the Plenary Working Groups;
- a proposed joint statement between the delegations to the Conference Plenary of the European Parliament and national parliaments; and
- the follow-up of the Conference.
When: Wednesday 16 March 2022, 13:45 – 15:45
Where: SPINELLI building, room 1G3, with remote participation.
A joint statement of the two parliamentary delegations to the Plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe is being prepared by MEPs and member state MPs, the latter under the leadership of representatives from the French National Assembly and Senate. It is expected to comprise a set of common positions on key areas of the Conference’s work.
The exchange will also revolve around the follow up of the outcomes of the Conference, which is approaching its conclusion. Parliament’s delegation is aiming for an ambitious outcome, by turning the recommendations of citizens into strong proposals that will take into account the latest threats to European democracy, peace, and security. Several MEPs have put forward the idea of a Convention to revise the EU Treaties as a successor to the Conference.
The meeting agenda is available here. You can follow the exchange live on Parliament’s Multimedia Centre.
Background
Following the 4th session of its Plenary, the Conference on the Future of Europe has entered its final phase. At its next meeting on 25 – 26 March, the Plenary will start preparing its proposals, which will be based on recommendations from both national and European Citizens’ Panels, input gathered from the Multilingual Digital Platform, and debates in the Conference Plenary and its working groups. The exchanges and proposals will be grouped thematically.
Information on COVID-19 precautions
Accredited journalists wishing to attend the meeting in person can do so. As of 14 March, some preventive measures have been lifted but all people entering Parliament’s buildings are still requested to present a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate, including journalists. Both digital and paper formats of the EU Digital COVID Certificate or of a recognised equivalent certificate will be accepted. Proof of a negative result of a PCR test carried out within the last 48 hours in Belgium, Luxembourg or France will also be accepted. Please note that the compulsory wearing of a medical face mask remains in place.
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