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SUMMARY:"Ten Elections. A history of the European Parliament at the ballot box (1979-2024)"
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A History of the European Parliament at the Ballot Box (1979–2024)”. The book was proposed by FMA Member Danuta Hübner and was published by the Jean Monet House\, among other partners. The event took place on 10 December 2025\, from 10:00 to 11:00 (CET)\, at the European Parliament in Brussels and online. Interpretation was available in English\, French\, German\, Spanish and Italian. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Programme: \nThe event began with a welcome address by FMA President Klaus Hänsch\, and an introduction by Marti Grau\, Director of the Jean Monnet House. This was followed by the presentation of the book and author by Danuta Hübner (FMA member) and interventions by Enrique Barón Crespo (Former EP and FMA President)\, Richard Corbett\, and Domènec Ruiz Devesa (FMA members). The Q&A session with the audience was moderated by FMA Vice-President Monica Baldi\, who also delivered the closing remarks to conclude the event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”30414″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31313″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]THE BOOK[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n“Ten Elections. A History of the European Parliament at the Ballot Box (1979–2024)”\, under the direction of an editorial committee composed of Michele Fiorillo\, Oriol López\, Debora Righetti and Fernanda Zanuzzi\, edited by Michele Fiorillo\, brings together insights and reflections from a wide range of current and former Members of the European Parliament as well as distinguished experts in European politics\, including: \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nEnrique Barón Crespo\, Former EP and FMA President\nBrando Benifei\, MEP\nStefano Castagnoli\, Institute of Federalist Studies Altiero Spinelli\nRichard Corbett\, Former MEP (FMA Member)\nAlfredo De Feo\, Scientific Director\, European College of Parma\nPier Virgilio Dastoli\, European Movement\nDomènec Ruiz Devesa\, Former MEP (FMA Member)\nMartí Grau\, Director of Jean Monnet House\nJordi Guixé\, University of Barcelona / European Observatory on Memories (EUROM)\nDanuta Hübner\, Former MEP (FMA Member)\nChristine Manigand\, Université Paris 3\nInes Nauwelaers\, Jean Monnet House\nDebora Righetti\, Jean Monnet House\nSophia Russack\, CEPS\nChristelle Savall\, President of JEF Europe\nMichael Shackleton\, Lecturer and EU affairs author\nIlke Toygür\, Global Policy Center\nLuisa Trumellini\, Union of European Federalists (UEF)\nNadine Vasseur\, Journalist and Writer\n\nThis Librorum event offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the history and development of European Parliament elections\, through a collective work that combines political analysis with institutional experience. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Summary: \nTen Elections. A history of the European Parliament at the ballot box (1979-2024) is the third of a series of commemorative publications promoted by the Jean Monnet House of the European Parliament and the European Observatory on Memories of the University of Barcelona’s Solidarity Foundation in collaboration with the Istituto di Studi Federalisti Altiero Spinelli and with the support of the programme Citizens\, Equality\, Rights and Values (CERV) of the European Commission. \nThe European Parliament elections of 2024 marked the tenth occasion for Europeans to directly elect their representatives at a supranational level. Since 1979\, universal suffrage has enabled citizens to be at the heart of the decisions that affect their lives at the European level. This book surveys these ten formative milestones\, their roots\, and their implications for the future. The contributors\, some of them firsthand actors or witnesses of the events\, provide a compelling overview of the elections\, covering a wide range of perspectives. Through both scholarly and hands-on approaches\, the authors consider the ten European elections in their historical context\, from the first steps towards a fully democratic Parliament to the gradual widening of its powers\, with meaningful reflections on the future prospects of European democracy. \nYou can read the entire book here.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]END OF YEAR GREETINGS[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]The Librorum was part of the FMA Annual Events “End of Year Greetings” and was followed by the Annual Seminar: “The role of EU institutions and Parliamentary Diplomacy in a changing world”. \nThe FMA Annual Events “End of Year Greetings” began on 9 December with: \n\nFrom 18.30 to 21.30: Cocktail Reception and Annual Dinner. More information is available here.\n\nPlease note that the Cocktail Reception and Annual Dinner was exclusively reserved for FMA Members and their guests.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/librorum-10-december-2025/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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SUMMARY:“Migrationshintergrund: Erlebnisse eines Europäers” by Jannis Sakellariou
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URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/librorum-3-july-2025/
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SUMMARY:'The Tech Coup: How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley' by Marietje Schaake
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Interpretation was available in English\, French\, German\, Spanish\, and Italian.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]On 4 December 2024\, from 10.00 to 11.00 (CET) a Librorum event of the FMA took place. FMA Member Marietje Schaake presented her latest publication The Tech Coup: How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley at a hybrid Librorum event in co-operation with the European Parliament Liasion Office in The Netherlands.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”28852″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Ms. Schaake\, a former MEP and expert in digital policy\, delivered critical insights on how advancements in technology are reshaping democratic systems.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”28850″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Highlights from the Q&A with Ms. Marietje Schaake \nThe Q&A session with Maartje Schaake\, moderated by FMA Board Member Michael Hindley\, offered participants a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the insights presented in her book. Key takeaways included: \n\nDemocracy in the Digital Era: Schaake emphasized the urgency of adapting democratic governance to address challenges posed by rapid technological advancements\, advocating for policies that prioritize transparency\, accountability\, and citizen rights in the digital space.\nRegulating Big Tech: She highlighted the critical need for governments to step up and ensure that powerful tech corporations align with democratic values: “is it appropriate to have such big private powers without democratic guardrails and accountability at all? I believe that some of the solutions will have to come from a very laser focus on reclaiming the governance primacy on the part of democratic leaders and institutions. That should be the lens in every decision.” Ms. Schaake argued that regulation\, rather than hindering innovation\, can safeguard public interest while promoting ethical technological development.\nGlobal Perspectives on Technology: The audience explored the disparities in technological leadership and regulation across regions\, with Europe needing to bridge gaps in innovation compared to the U.S. and China. Ms. Schaake stressed the importance of Europe establishing its own model that integrates advanced technology with strong protections for democracy and human rights.\nThe Role of Artificial Intelligence: Ms. Schaake elaborated on AI’s transformative impact on society\, describing it as both an opportunity and a potential risk to democratic processes. She advocated for collaborative international efforts to establish ethical frameworks for AI development.\n\nThe session concluded with a powerful reminder from Ms. Schaake: “Technology is not inherently good or bad—it is up to us to ensure that it serves democracy\, rather than undermining it.” \nThis event reaffirmed the importance of fostering critical dialogue between policymakers\, academics\, and citizens to safeguard democracy in the digital age.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPROGRAMME LIBRORUM\n“The Tech Coup: How to save Democracy from Silicon Valley” by former MEP Marietje Schaake\n\n\n\n10.00 – 10.05\nWelcome\nby Klaus HÄNSCH\, President of the European Parliament Former Members Association and Former President of the European Parliament\n\n\n10.05 – 10.10\nIntroduction\nby Danny DE PAEPE\, Head of the European Parliament Liaison Office (EPLO) in The Netherlands\n\n\n10.10 – 10.20\nPresentation of the author Marietje Schaake and the book\nby Manuel PORTO\, FMA Board Member\n\n\n10.20 – 10.50\nQ&A session with author Marietje Schaake and the audience\nby Michael HINDLEY\, FMA Board Member\n\n\n10.50 – 11.00\nConclusions\nby Michael HINDLEY\, FMA Board Member\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Following the Librorum event\, the FMA Annual Seminar took place from 11.00 to 13.00. \nThese events are part of the FMA End of Year Greetings from 3-4 December 2024. The Annual Cocktail and Dinner on 3 December opened this greetings and was reserved to the Association’s Members who have received a communication from the FMA Secretariat by email.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/librorum-4-december/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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SUMMARY:"Il Parlamento europeo" by Andrea Manzella
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URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/il-parlamento-europeo-manzella-lupo/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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SUMMARY:"Participation in Europe" - FMA publication
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”Programme” color=”warning” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F11%2FEN-Programme-Participation-in-Europe-1.pdf”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”Speakers” color=”warning” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fprofile-of-speakers-librorum-participation-in-europe%2F”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”FMA_HAEU Publication” color=”warning” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F11%2FParticipation-in-Europe-web-20231115.pdf”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”Press Release” color=”warning” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fpress-release-5-december-2023-2%2F|title:Press%20Release%20%E2%80%93%205%20December%202023″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The recording here below and can be followed in English\, French\, German\, Italian and Spanish.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=””]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On Thursday 7 December from 10.00 to 11.00\, the FMA organised a Librorum event\, presenting the FMA Publication in cooperation with the Historical Archives “Participation in Europe”. \nWe explored ways to enhance civic education and envision a European landscape where citizens are not just spectators but active architects of their democratic future. FMA Vice-President Monica Baldi and FMA Board Member and EP to Campus coordinator Michael Hindley presented the FMA_HAEU entitled “Participation in Europe”\, which is based on contributions of speakers and guests during the hybrid conference of June 16 2023. This conference\, organised by the European Parliament Former Members Association\, Erasmus+/Indire and the Historical Archives of the European Union\, examined three concrete programmes developed to increase the understanding and participation of young people in Europe.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_flickr flickr_id=”151862050@N07″ count=”9″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/participation-in-europe-fma-publication/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230914T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260501T195812
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SUMMARY:"Tiempo De Paz" by Francisca Sauquillo and Enrique Barόn Crespo
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”25356″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/r0E0xO7R0IDp-F16AF_fA2RkrblcBQztcgXw_-4eByABMXg-qKEUcpNk-wkXP9DIGsWTdfHDGTE2G1bc.IWTBEpYRwnMlJxyA?canPlayFromShare=true&from=my_recording&startTime=1694703595000&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FIlcoHeJQNnc9PFDNUsl-OiBicxsIeMzF3EB66Su6LUU3n1f_NM-6qUdB4AlOKpoB.7rWOBWs0Kg6UD3JX%3FstartTime%3D1694703595000″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nProgramme\nPublication N°148\n(more info about Tiempo De Paz: www.revistatiempodepaz.org)\nWatch the recording with English and French interpretation\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Thursday 14 September 2023 from 17.00 to 18.15 (Brussels time) the FMA organised its next online Librorum event in cooperation with the European Parliament Liaison Office (EPLO) in Spain. \nFrancisca Sauquillopresented the newest publication Tiempo De Paz with the special coordination of FMA and EP former President Enrique Barón Crespo ‘Europa: Construir el futuro o volver a pasado’\, Europe: Building the future or going back to the past. \n“This magazine raises the question of whether the current problems which Europe faces should be addresses with more or less Europe. All the authors who write here argue that the response to these challenges requires the European Union to be strengthened for it to be a useful instrument for the progress of the peoples of Europe.” Enrique Barόn Crespo\, Tiempo De Paz N°148\, page 8. \nFMA Vice-President Monica Baldi welcomed the speakers and participants to the event and gave the floor to Juergen Foecking\, Deputy Head of EPLO Spain\, for the opening remarks. \nThe 148th publication of Tiempo De Paz was introduced by FMA Honorary Secretary Teresa Riera Madurell. This was followed by an intervention of the coordinator of the publication and former EP and FMA President Enrique Barόn Crespo and of the President of Tiempo De Paz\, Francisca Sauquillo. \nAdditionally\, contributors to the publication Mr Héctor Casenueva\, Ms Cristina Gallach and Mr Alejandro Peinado took the floor to elaborate more about the content of their articles. \nThe event included as well a Q&A session with the audience moderated by FMA Board Member Paul Rübig. FMA Vice-President Monica Baldi concluded the online event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”WATCH THE RECORDING” color=”warning” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fplay%2Fr0E0xO7R0IDp-F16AF_fA2RkrblcBQztcgXw_-4eByABMXg-qKEUcpNk-wkXP9DIGsWTdfHDGTE2G1bc.IWTBEpYRwnMlJxyA%3FcanPlayFromShare%3Dtrue%26from%3Dmy_recording%26startTime%3D1694703595000%26componentName%3Drec-play%26originRequestUrl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fus02web.zoom.us%252Frec%252Fshare%252FIlcoHeJQNnc9PFDNUsl-OiBicxsIeMzF3EB66Su6LUU3n1f_NM-6qUdB4AlOKpoB.7rWOBWs0Kg6UD3JX%253FstartTime%253D1694703595000|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/tiempo-de-paz/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230706T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230706T171500
DTSTAMP:20260501T195812
CREATED:20230417T151831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T092105Z
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SUMMARY:"Le grand livre de la civilisation du Maroc" by Jean-Claude Martinez
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column video_bg=”yes” video_bg_url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/N6nr1UoCuqCgXKV1GopsDamLRg1D6H_xMmdNt0lLwbQAPU1ka5uBtHA-WMynhE0S3zHtSMIKUeoIfqcM.KAbJQaIs5rYr3a6F?autoplay=true&startTime=1688655493000″][vc_single_image image=”25227″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/iJSPwPQMrk4Kd7TygTS13Tpuhtlrd4a8jMniHaDjCntZByve0ciIMFgqUszLF8B5gRs7FrVRZiABtgkH.WoDcVgKRyAx1gQge?canPlayFromShare=true&from=my_recording&startTime=1688655493000&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FaCPaap1zOCAyIKo9U7YoHhSZSyJmdaXCt1mIJ23PjjCYHkX-Uqz-KpnRySDZ1pQ.ajcw0NZOB7gw3NWD%3FstartTime%3D1688655493000″][vc_column_text] \nLibrorum – ‘Le grand livre de la civilisation du Maroc’ by Jean-Claude Martinez \nClick on the image to see the full event. Interpretations available in English or French \nProgramme \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Thursday 6 July 2023 from 17.00 to 18.15\, the former French MEP Jean-Claude Martinez  has presented his book entitled “Le grand livre de la civilisation du Maroc”. \nThis Librorum event wasopened by FMA President Dr Klaus Hänsch. Vice-President for Research and Development at the International University of Rabat\, Abdelaziz Benjouad provided some introductory comments. Mr Martinez’ and his book were introduced by FMA Board Member Godelieve Quisthoudt-Rowohl. The event included as well a Q&A session with the audience moderated by FMA Vice-President Monica Baldi\, who was also concluded the online event with a final comment. \nPractical information: \n\n\n\nThe programme of the event is available here.\nSimultaneous interpretation in English and French were available for registered participants only.\nThe event is webstreamed live via the FMA YouTube Channel\n(no interpretation).\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/le-grand-livre-de-la-civilisation-du-maroc-by-jean-claude-martinez-2/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230503T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T195812
CREATED:20230302T093520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T154051Z
UID:23928-1683124200-1683129600@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:"A European Conscience: A biography of Hans-Gert Pöttering"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR3v0ANTDEY” align=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nProgramme\nProfile of speakers\nWatch live here\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Read here the Press Release about the FMA Annual Events 2023″ color=”warning” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fpress-release-4-may-2023%2F”][vc_btn title=”See all the pictures here” color=”warning” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fflic.kr%2Fs%2FaHBqjACT5c%20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On 3 May 2023\, former President of the European Parliament and of the Former Members Assocation\, Dr Hans-Gert Pöttering presented the biography about his life and work ‘A European Conscience’ written by authors Michael Gehler and Marcus Gonschor. \nThe event was co-organised with the European Parliament Research Service (EPRS) and took place in the European Parliament Library’s Reading Room (SPINELLI 5D). Interpretation was available in English and French in the Library. \nThe event was webstreamed live via the FMA YouTube channel (English only).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”24436\,24438\,24440\,24442″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”custom_link” custom_links_target=”_blank” custom_links=”#E-8_aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZmxpY2tyLmNvbSUyRnBob3RvcyUyRjE1MTg2MjA1MCU0ME4wNyUyRmFsYnVtcyUyRjcyMTc3NzIwMzA4MTA2OTEx”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/a-european-conscience-a-biography-of-hans-gert-pottering/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221206T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T195812
CREATED:20220712T121252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T125012Z
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SUMMARY:"La finanza per la società. Dal dominio al servizio. Cenni sulla necessità di una trasformazione." by Vitaliano Gemelli
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]On 6 December\, from 17.00 to 18.30 FMA member Vitaliano Gemelli presented his book “La finanza per la società. Dal dominio al servizio. Cenni sulla necessità di una trasformazione” (Finance for society. From domination to service. Hints at the need for transformation) in the Auditorium of the House of European History. \nThe event was opened and concluded by FMA President Klaus Hänsch.  FMA Vice-President Monica Baldi presented the author and his book and after that FMA Board Member Paul Rübig coordinated the Q&A session with the audience in the room and connected online. \n“The political events of the present day are intertwined with significant economic events such as the crisis\, they must be explored in all the aspects inherent to human society” – Vitaliano Gemelli. The objective of the book is to show the worldwide problem of sovereign debts and proposes a solution hypothesis with the aim of decoupling them from the financial market\, to prevent states from suffering the effects of economic and financial crises\, as has happened recently. \nThe recording of the Librorum event is available here below. English\, French and Italian interpretation available.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”EN – SPEECH BY FMA VICE-PRESIDENT MONICA BALDI” color=”success” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-comment-dots” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F12%2FEN-Speech-Vice-President-Monica-Baldi-Librorum-06.12.2022.pdf|target:_blank”][vc_btn title=”IT – INTERVENTO DELLA VICEPRESIDENTE DELL’AAD MONICA BALDI” color=”danger” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-comment-dots” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F12%2FIT-Speech-Vice-President-Monica-Baldi-Librorum-06.12.2022.pdf|target:_blank”][vc_btn title=”EN – SPEECH BY VITALIANO GEMELLI” color=”success” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-comment-dots” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F12%2FEN-Speech-Vitaliano-Gemelli-Librorum-06.12.2022.pdf|target:_blank”][vc_btn title=”IT – INTERVENTO DI VITALIANO GEMELLI” color=”danger” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-comment-dots” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F12%2FIT-Speech-Vitaliano-Gemelli-Librorum-06.12.2022.pdf|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\nSummary of the book by Vitaliano Gemelli  \nThis essay is intended as a contribution of ideas on the hypotheses of evolution and development of contemporary society in the perspective of the next fifty years. It presents a political vision of the existing problems\, without presuming to have sociological or economic expertise\, but only on the basis of a sensitivity deriving from experience in national and European institutions. The political events of the present day are intertwined with significant economic events such as the crisis; they must be explored in all the aspects inherent to human society\, without neglecting the multiple sensitivities that each person brings as positive baggage to enrich society. Ultimately\, any action taken by the institutions must aim at the human growth of each person and the enhancement of their precious originality. The essay dwells on the worldwide problem of sovereign debts and proposes a solution hypothesis with the aim of decoupling them from the financial market\, to prevent states from suffering the effects of economic and financial crises\, as has happened recently. The book also includes translations of the text into English\, German\, French and Spanish.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=”23360\,23364\,23366\,23368″ img_size=”large” onclick=”custom_link” custom_links_target=”_blank” speed=”2000″ autoplay=”yes” wrap=”yes” custom_links=”#E-8_aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZmbGljLmtyJTJGcyUyRmFIQnFqQWl1QjMlMkNodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmZsaWMua3IlMkZzJTJGYUhCcWpBaXVCMyUyQ2h0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZmxpYy5rciUyRnMlMkZhSEJxakFpdUIzJTJDaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZmbGljLmtyJTJGcyUyRmFIQnFqQWl1QjMlMkNodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmZsaWMua3IlMkZzJTJGYUhCcWpBaXVCMw==”][vc_column_text] \nYou can find more pictures about the Librorum with Vitaliano Gemelli here.  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/la-finanza-per-la-societa-dal-dominio-al-servizio-cenni-sulla-necessita-di-una-trasformazione-by-vitaliano-gemelli/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220915T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220915T171500
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SUMMARY:"The peaceful uprising of the female sapiens" by Anna Karamanou
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/Daq-5A7Atr0″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \n\nRead here the programme of the event\nProfile of speakers\nList of participants\nRead here the English summary\nGreek version of the book is available here\nYouTube live\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Watch the full event ” color=”orange” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FDaq-5A7Atr0|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Thursday 15 September 2022 the FMA held its ninth Librorum event online in collaboration with the European Parliament Liaison Office in Greece. \nFormer MEP Dr. Anna Karamanou presented her book “The peaceful uprising of the female sapiens 1821-2021”\, which reveals the contribution of women to the expansion and institutional foundation of the Greek state up to the modern European era. It examines the great historical milestones\, the role of the political and military leadership\, the triumphs and national calamities\, the situation of women and the silenced feminist struggles for gender justice\, as well as the ideas that shaped modern Greece. \n“The cause of women’s rights and the theory that accompanies them\, has been the cause and struggle of the female sapiens\, who had the courage to rebel and peacefully challenge the dominance of the males\, over the female sapiens\, together with the irrational social stereotypes and patriarchal order” – Anna Karamanou. \nAn English summary of the book is available on the FMA website. \nThis Librorum event was be opened and concluded by FMA Vice-President Monica Baldi. Constantinos Tsoutsoplides\, Head of the EPLO in Greece\, provided some introductory comments. Ms Karamanou and her book were introduced by Teresa Riera Madurell and moderated by Jean-Pierre Audy\, both FMA Board members. The event included as well a Q&A session where participants could ask their questions as well as present their reflections on the topic. \nThe event was Broadcast live via the FMA Youtube Channel.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/the-peaceful-uprising-of-the-female-sapiens-by-anna-karamanou/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220601T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T195812
CREATED:20220315T114620Z
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SUMMARY:"Present Future of Europe" FMA Publication
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nJIg7BYh6I”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] \n\nYouTube Livestream event\nPublication\nProfile of Speakers\nProgramme\nContact\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On 1 June 2022 at the European Parliament Library’s Reading Room (SPINELLI 05D) the EP Former Members’ Association (FMA) and the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) co-organised a Roundtable discussion entitled The ‘Present Future’ of Europe: The key issues before and after the Conference. The FMA publication ‘Present Future of Europe’\, a collection of proposals to stimulate debate on the ideas for today’s Europe\, was presented and discussed with EU policy-makers\, in the light of the final report on the outcome of the CoFoE. \nAnthony Teasdale\, Director General of the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS)\, opened the Roundtable followed by a presentation of the FMA publication by the then FMA President and former EP President Hans-Gert Pöttering. Monica Baldi\, FMA Vice-President; Dieter Schlenker\, Director of EU Historical Archives in Florence and Professor Steven Van Hecke\, advisor to the FMA Reflection Group on the CoFoE\, provided introductory remarks on the production of the FMA publication “Present Future of Europe”. Anthony Teasdale then moderated a roundtable discussion and Q&A featuring Hans-Gert Pöttering\, former EP President Klaus Hänsch (FMA President since 2 June 2022) and MEPs Marc Tarabella (S&D)\, Sandro Gozi (Renew)\, Gunnar Beck (ID)\, Michiel Hoogeveen (ERC) and Helmut Scholz (THE LEFT). \nTeresa Riera Madurell\, FMA Secretary concluded the event. \nThe full recording of the event can be viewed on the FMA Youtube channel. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”21788\,21782\,21784\,21790\,21801\,21793\,21799\,21786″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/librorum-1-june/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220428T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220428T174500
DTSTAMP:20260501T195812
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SUMMARY:"Overcoming the Pandemic" FMA publication
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/rroIseyXJC0″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \n\n\nProgramme\n\n\nProfile of Speakers\n\n\nPublication\n\n\nContact\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Thursday 28 April 2022 from 17.00 to 18.45 (Brussels time) the FMA organised its seventh Librorum event with the presentation of the book “Overcoming the pandemic“\, published by FMA\, printed by the Historical Archives of the European Union and edited by FMA Vice-President Monica Baldi and by the Coordinator of the Equity in Health Commission of the W20 Flavia Franconi. The presentation was entrusted to FMA Treasurer Jean-Pierre Audy. \nThe publication\, as well as the contributions from eminent personalities representing the worlds of institutions\, politics\, culture and science\, collects the proceedings of the international conference “How to Overcome COVID-19 Pandemic and its Consequences“\, held on 23 September 2021 at the European University Institute in Florence and organised  in collaboration with Women 20 and the Historical Archives of the EU\, on the occasion of the Italian Presidency of the G20. \nThe presentation was opened by FMA Vice-President Monica Baldi and by the Director for the European Parliament Liaison Offices Stephen Clark.  The event was introduced by the Secretary General of the European University Institute in Florence (EUI) Marco Del Panta and the President of the W20 Elvira Marasco. The FMA Secretary Teresa Riera Madurell moderated the Q&A session. \nSimultaneous interpretation available in English and French[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/librorum-28-april/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211117T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211117T184500
DTSTAMP:20260501T195812
CREATED:20211014T153944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T095819Z
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SUMMARY:“I nostri domiciliari" by Cristiana Muscardini
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nOn 17 November 2021 from 18.30 to 19.45 (Brussels time) the FMA organised its sixth “Librorum” event. Cristiana Muscardini\, former member of the European Parliament from 1989-2014\, presented her book “I nostri domiciliari” (Our house arrest). \n\n\n\nThe book was presented by the FMA Vice-President Monica Baldi and the FMA Board Member Pier Antonio Panzeri. This virtual event included a Q&A session with the audience. \nCristiana Muscardini’s book\, “I nostri domiciliari” (Our House arrest)\, Ulisse Edizioni\, 2021\, is the account of the facts and statements of the days of the pandemic\, from the beginning of the closure until 2 July 2020. The author adds her consideration to the facts\, numbers\, statements told by the mass media. Every day she dedicated many hours to make an account of what was happening so that the memory was not lost and we could learn from mistakes. \n  \nYou can find an abstract of the book in the FMA’s online Library. \nYou can find here the Press Release (available in English and Italian).[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Watch the video below:” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/qlAmpiKI-7E” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/i-nostri-domiciliari-by-cristiana-muscardini/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211020T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T195812
CREATED:20210728T094306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T152921Z
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SUMMARY:'Start up Europe' by Zofija Mazej Kukovič
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nOn 20 October 2021 from 18.30 to 19.45 (Brussels time) the FMA organised its fifth “Librorum” event. Zofija Mazej Kukovič \, former member of the European Parliament from 2011-2014\, presented her book “Start up Europe”\, in the presence of the Head of the EP Office in Slovenia\, Nastja Klemencic Schmidt. \nThe event was opened by Brigitte Langenhagen and chaired by Michael Hindley\, both FMA Board members.  This virtual event included a Q&A session with the audience. \nThe full book is available for free via the website of Ms Kukovič: http://www.zofijamazejkukovic.net/ang/start-up-europe/  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”Watch the video below:” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/elJztx8HzYE?t=172″ align=”right”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/start-up-europe-by-zofija-mazej-kukovic/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210617T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T195812
CREATED:20210603T090657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T141143Z
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SUMMARY:'A life dedicated to building European democracy' (Liber amicorum) by Enrique Barón Crespo
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nOn 17 June from 18.30 to 19.45 (Brussels time) the FMA organised in collaboration with the Liaison Office of the European Parliament (EPLO) in Spain its fourth “Librorum” event. Enrique Barόn Crespo\, former President of the European Parliament and the FMA\, presented the book “Enrique Barόn Crespo: A life dedicated to building European democracy (Liber amicorum)” in the presence of the FMA President Hans-Gert Pöttering. \nThe event was opened by Vice-President of the FMA\, Monica Baldi and was chaired by Secretary of the FMA\, Teresa Riera Madurell. The virtual event included also a Q&A session with the audience. \nWatch the video below:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/1s1x5O983dI”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/librorum-enrique-baron-crespo/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210511T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210511T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T195812
CREATED:20210324T114607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T141214Z
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SUMMARY:'Histoire secrète de la Convention européenne' by Alain Lamassoure
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nOn 11 May from 18.00 to 19.15 (Brussels time) the FMA organised in co-operation with the European Parliament Liaison Office in France its third “Librorum” event. Alain Lamassoure\, FMA member and member of the European Parliament from 1989 to 1993 and from 1999 to 2019\, presented his book “Histoire secrète de la Convention européenne” in the presence of the FMA President Hans-Gert Pöttering. \nThe event was opened by Zofija Mazej Kukovic and chaired by Jean-Pierre Audy\, both FMA Board members. The virtual event included as well a Q&A session with the audience. \nAlain Lamassoure is one of the members of the FMA Reflection Group\, following the work of the Conference on the Future of Europe.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/AZyS6hLglOY”][vc_column_text]Read here the press release[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”PRESS RELEASE” color=”primary” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fpress-release-12-may-2021%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]View here the event via the online platform of the Conference on the Future of Europe.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”15477″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://futureu.europa.eu/processes/ValuesRights/f/11/meetings/1587?locale=en”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/histoire-secrete-de-la-convention-europeenne-by-alain-lamassoure/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210325T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210325T183000
DTSTAMP:20260501T195812
CREATED:20210317T144352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T140625Z
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SUMMARY:'Mein Leben als Frau in der Politik' by Astrid Lulling
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nOn 25 March at 18.30 (Brussels time) the FMA organised in co-operation with the European Parliament office in Luxembourg and the Europe Direct Information Centre at the University of Luxembourg\, its second “Librorum” event. On this occasion Astrid Lulling\, member of the European Parliament  from 1965 to 1974 and from 1989 to 2014 and FMA member presented her book “My life as a woman in politics (Mein Leben als Frau in der Politik)“. \nThe event was opened by Monica Baldi\, FMA Board Member responsible for the communications and chaired by FMA Board members Miguel Angel Martínez Martínez\, followed by a Q&A session with the audience. \nPlease find here the full report of the event. \nWatch the full presentation here below.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/WWVhD5zumo8″ align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/mein-leben-als-frau-in-der-politik-by-astrid-lulling/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210225T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210225T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T195812
CREATED:20210217T191556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T154556Z
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SUMMARY:'Liber amicorum' by José María Gil-Robles
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On 25 February at 17.30 (Brussels time) the FMA had the pleasure to start the “LIBRORUM” series with the book “liber amicorum” edited by the Spanish section of the European Movement on the 85th anniversary of José María Gil-Robles\, Former President of the European Parliament and of the FMA. \nThe event was chaired by Hans-Gert Pöttering\, FMA President with a Q&A session with the audience.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/liber-amicorum-by-jose-maria-gil-robles/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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