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SUMMARY:Delegation of the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians in Italy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The FMA organised a special study visit to Italy from 1 to 13 April 2025\, as part of its partnership with the Association of Former Canadian Parliamentarians (CAFP). The programme featured a wide range of meetings\, events\, conferences and seminars in which both delegations took an active part. The 15-member delegation\, led by CAFP President Emeritus Leo Duguay and FMA Vice-President Monica Baldi\, visited Rome\, Florence and Siena.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Programme of the Visit” color=”orange” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2FAgenda-CAFP-1_13.2025.pdf”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Read the full report of the visit in the FMA June Bulletin (p. 14-19)” color=”orange” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2F2025-EN-JUNE-ONLINE.pdf”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Among the highlights of this visit were the following key meetings:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPolicy Debate at Europa Experience – David Sassoli in Rome (2 April 2025) \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Europa Experience – David Sassoli of Rome hosted an important meeting between our Association of Former Members of the European Parliament (EP_FMA) and the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians (CAFP). \nThe event marked the first official meeting between the two delegations in Italy. A moment of dialogue aimed at strengthening transatlantic relations and discussing current global challenges. \nAfter the introduction by llaria Garampi from the European Parliament Liaison Office in Italy\, Monica Baldi\, Vice-President EP_FMA; Leo Dugay\, President CAFP\, Elvira Marasco\, President Women20 Italy\, took the floor. The participants engaged in an exchange of views on the new economic and geopolitical dynamics\, structural transformations and challenges to international governance. The event represented a unique opportunity to explore the role of parliamentary co-operation and strengthen the ties between Europe and Canada.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”30762″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nFMA Members and CAFP delegation in European Experience meeting room in Rome. Vice President Monica BALDI in the middle of the group photo with CAFP delegation’s leader Leo DUGUAY and EPLO’s representative Ilaria GARAMPI. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\n“We have ties of freedom with Canada\, feelings that we have in our hearts. We were born with the idea that Canada is our ally\, it helped us during the war and with Italian immigration.” –  Prof. Andrea Manzella\, FMA Member\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nMeeting in the Chamber of Deputies in Rome: Sala Della Lupa (3 April 2025) \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On April 3rd 2025\, there was a high-level political meeting on the initiative of EP_FMA with authoritative members of the Association of former Italian parliamentarians and the Delegation of former Canadian parliamentarians in the prestigious Sala della Lupa in the Chamber of Deputies. \nThe session opened with welcome speeches by Hon. Giuseppe Gargani\, Hon. Monica Baldi\, and Hon. Leo Duguay\, and was followed by an open exchange of views among participants. Discussions focused on key issues concerning relations between Canada\, Italy and the European Union\, set against a backdrop of evolving trade dynamics and global governance challenges. A frank and engaging discussion on how to address the new tariff measures imposed overnight by Trump.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”30764″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nMembers of the Italian Association of Former Parliamentarians\, from the FMA and from CAFP in the Italian Chamber of Deputies\, Sala della Lupa\, in Rome. In the middle\, FMA Vice President Monica BALDI\, President of the Italian Association Giuseppe GARGANI\, and CAFP President Leo DUGUAY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nHigh-Level Conference in Florence: A Changed World: Fostering Resilience in the New Global Order (7 April 2025) \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyjRGhybPzQ” align=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]This event\, organised by the Florence School of Transnational Governance (EUI) in collaboration with the European Parliament Former Members Association (EP_FMA)\, brought together former Canadian and European policymakers\, including prominent figures such as: \n• Kim Campbell: 19th prime minister of Canada from June to November 1993. Campbell is the first and only female prime minister of Canada.\n• Enrique Baròn Crespo\, former President of the European Parliament\, a prominent European political figure\, with a career that includes strengthening European integration and promoting human rights and democracy.\n• Danuta Hübner\, former European Commissioner and member of EP_FMA\, known for her work in European economic policies and governance. She served as president of the Committee on International Trade and is a key figure in global trade relations.\n• Sir Graham Watson\, former British Member of the European Parliament\, known for his work in international politics\, trade\, and the environment\, and his leadership on European and transatlantic cooperation issues. \nIn addition to these speakers\, the seminar featured contributions from Arancha González Laya\, one of the leading experts in international trade and former Minister of Foreign Affairs in Spain\, and Gian Paolo Meneghini\, a European Parliament Fellow at the Robert Schuman Centre (EUI).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\n“This event provided a critical and urgent exchange between highly experienced political figures on one of the most important and concerning issues on the international agenda. Can Europe and Canada find a way to restore relations with Trump’s America\, or should we prepare for the worst?” –  Executive Director of the Florence School of Transnational Governance\, Mr. Fabrizio Tassinari\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\n“In this historic moment\, in which significant epochal transformations are taking place\, it was particularly interesting to engage in discussions with our Canadian colleagues and also hear the perspective from the academic world. We analysed the new commercial dynamics\, structural changes\, and the new governance challenges that could undermine global stability.” –  Vice President of EP_FMA\, Hon. Monica Baldi\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”30766″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nFMA Members with CAFP Delegation in the Florence School of Transnational Governance with Vice President Monica BALDI in the middle of the group photo with FMA Former President Enrique BARÓN CRESPO\, Leo DUGUAY and FMA member Sir. Graham WATSON. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”See the details of the conference here” color=”orange” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fevent%2Fhigh-level-conference-a-changed-world-fostering-resilience-in-the-new-global-order%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/delegation-cafp-in-italy/
CATEGORIES:FMA Network
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SUMMARY:High Level Conference - A Changed World: “Fostering Resilience in the New Global Order”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyjRGhybPzQ” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nProgramme\nProfile of speakers\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”See the conference here” color=”warning” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FDyjRGhybPzQ|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nHigh Level Conference – A Changed World: “Fostering Resilience in the New Global Order”\n\nThe global order is undergoing significant transformations\, marked by shifting power dynamics\, evolving trade relationships\, and new challenges to governance. This High-level conference\, hosted by the Florence School of Transnational Governance (EUI) and organised jointly with European Parliament Former Members Association (EP_FMA)\, brought together former policymakers from the EP_FMA and the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians (CAFP)\, scholars and experts to critically examine these developments and their implications. \nDiscussions focused on the structural changes in international relations\, the resilience of political and economic institutions and the future of global governance. By engaging former policymakers from both sides of the Atlantic with diverse perspectives\, the conference aimed to provide a deeper understanding of the mechanisms shaping the contemporary world and explore pathways for stability and cooperation. \nThis conference took place within the framework of the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians Delegation’s visit to Italy. \nDiscover the FMA’s ongoing collaborations with Former Members Associations beyond Europe. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”29921″ img_size=”large” css=””][vc_single_image image=”29923″ css=””][vc_single_image image=”29919″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/high-level-conference-a-changed-world-fostering-resilience-in-the-new-global-order/
LOCATION:Palazzo Buontalenti\, Via Cavour 57/65 Firenze
CATEGORIES:CoFoE,School of Transnational Governance
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SUMMARY:Conference - Italy - Leonardo Da Vinci - Cristiana Muscardini
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nOn 8 April 2025\, former MEP Ms. Cristiana Muscardini participated in the EP to Campus programme at the HAEU in Florence. She shared insights from her extensive political career\, discussing the challenges and opportunities facing the European Union today\, and emphasizing the importance of civic engagement in shaping the EU’s future. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nAbout the Educational Programme of the HAEU \nThe Historical Archives of the European Union offers tailored educational programmes designed for students of all ages. These programmes aim to introduce participants to key topics related to the history of European integration and current developments within EU institutions\, utilizing original archival sources. The initiative encourages interactive reflection\, discussion\, and learning on European issues\, democracy\, and citizenship. \nThe Topic of This Academic Year \nFor the school year 2024/2025 the educational programme is focused on the European citizenship topic: The European Union\, its institutions and values. Let’s think about it around a TABLE! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/conference-eui-muscardini/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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SUMMARY:Conference - Italy - Young European Citizens Project - Vitaliano Gemelli
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nOn 29 April 2025\, former MEP Mr. Vitaliano Gemelli visited the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence to take part in the EP to Campus educational programme\, in cooperation with the Former Members Association (FMA). \nDuring his visit\, Mr Gemelli engaged with secondary school students in a lively and accessible discussion\, sharing personal reflections on his time in the European Parliament and encouraging dialogue on European identity and citizenship. \nAbout the Educational Programme of the HAEU \nThe Historical Archives of the European Union offers tailored educational programmes designed for students of all ages. These programmes aim to introduce participants to key topics related to the history of European integration and current developments within EU institutions\, utilizing original archival sources. The initiative encourages interactive reflection\, discussion\, and learning on European issues\, democracy\, and citizenship. \nThe Topic of This Academic Year \nFor the school year 2024/2025 the educational programme is focused on the European citizenship topic: The European Union\, its institutions and values. Let’s think about it around a TABLE! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/conference-eui-gemelli/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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