CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF EUROPE GIVE A SPEECH TO EUROCITIZENS VIA A PLATFORM

USPA NEWS - The aim of the conference on the future is to give a voice to European citizens and listen to their expectations. This is Europe, says European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. In a joint declaration signed on March 10, 2021, the Presidents of the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU invite the citizens of the 27 Member States to participate in the conference on the future of Europe.The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, in Strasbourg´s European Parliament, on May 9th.

WHERE AND WHEN IS THE CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF EUROPE?-------------------------------------------------- The Conference on the Future of Europe is launched on May 9, 2021 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Citizens can speak out via a multilingual digital platform. Indeed, this digital tool which centralizes debates in 24 languages “‹“‹has been operational since April 19. The conclusions of the exchanges will be published in spring 2022 while France will chair the Council of the EU (between January and June 2022). The French Presidency is counting on the results of this consultation to make its proposals next spring, and to express itself on: “¢ the orientations they wish to give to the European Union; “¢ policies implemented in all areas; “¢ the degree of ambition of the Union. Europeans can, for the first time, give their opinion on any subject they consider important for the future of the EU. The conference creates a European space for debate between citizens and European institutions.---------------------------------------- WHAT BODIES ARE ORGANIZING THE CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF EUROPE? The conference is organized by the three institutions (Commission, Parliament, Council), with a joint presidency of the three presidents. Alongside this presidency, an executive committee brings together three representatives and four observers from each institution. A plenary assembly will ensure that the recommendations made by European citizens are the subject of a debate, the outcome of which is not determined in advance and the scope of which is not limited to predefined areas of action. The plenary assembly of the conference will meet at least every six months and will be composed of representatives of the European institutions and bodies, in particular the European Committee of the Regions and the Economic and Social Committee. This assembly is to meet for the first time on May 10, the day after the inauguration of the conference. The Conference on the Future of Europe is made up of a series of citizen-led debates and discussions that will allow everyone across Europe to share their ideas and help shape our common future. Give your opinion on the online platform created for this purpose CONTEXT----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joint Declaration on the Conference on the Future of Europe: Dialogue with Citizens to Promote Democracy and Build a More Resilient Europe EUROPE DAY------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us online for Europe Day, wherever you are: “¢ Participate in a wide range of online activities “¢ Learn more about the European Union and how it works “¢ Find out how you can shape the future of Europe Source: Vie Publique, French Ministry of Public Affairs