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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241017T133000
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SUMMARY:Workshop "The European Parliament: Past\, Present and Future"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_cta h2=”→ When?” txt_align=”center” color=”black” css=”.vc_custom_1727185202915{background-color: #39A7FA !important;}”] \nThursday 17 October 2024 14.30 – 17.30 \nFriday 18 October 2024 09.30 – 12.45 \n[/vc_cta][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_cta h2=”→ Where?” txt_align=”center” color=”black” css=”.vc_custom_1727186145585{background-color: #EEEE22 !important;}”]In person: Sala del Consiglio\, Villa Salviati\, Via Bolognese 156 (Florence\, Italy) \nOnline: It will be livestreamed on Zoom.[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”27740″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://apps.eui.eu/EventRegistration/?eventId=545368″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nProgramme\nProfile of Speakers\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]This hybrid event\, organized in partnership with the Historical Archives of the European Union\, convenes politicians\, scholars\, and professionals to reflect on Brussels’ current political landscape through the lens of historical developments. \nThe high-level workshop will provide an analysis of the 2024 European elections and their outcomes\, placing them in the broader historical context of the European Parliament’s evolution. \nThe workshop begins on Thursday\, 17 October\, with a roundtable featuring former officials and Members of the European Parliament\, focusing on the latest EU political dynamics\, particularly regarding the European Parliament’s role. \nPanel II will then examine the EP’s accountability mechanisms in a historical light\, particularly within the broader debate on executive authority within the EU. \nOn Friday\, 18 October\, Panel III will address the process of electing the President of the Commission\, setting contemporary developments against the backdrop of the historical negotiations between the European Parliament\, the European Council\, and Member States. \nFinally\, Panel IV will wrap up the workshop by analyzing voting behavior in European elections and the evolving relationships between political groups within the European Parliament over time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1727185492104{border-color: #000000 !important;}”][vc_btn title=”CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT” style=”classic” color=”danger” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fapps.eui.eu%2FEventRegistration%2FHome%2FLogin%3FeventId%3D567027|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/workshop-the-european-parliament-past-present-and-future/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241017T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241018T114500
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20240924T134600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T143220Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop 'The European Parliament: Past\, Present and Future'
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_cta h2=”→ When?” txt_align=”center” color=”black” css=”.vc_custom_1727185202915{background-color: #39A7FA !important;}”] \nThursday 17 October 2024 14.30 – 17.30 \nFriday 18 October 2024 09.30 – 12.45 \n[/vc_cta][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_cta h2=”→ Where?” txt_align=”center” color=”black” css=”.vc_custom_1727186145585{background-color: #EEEE22 !important;}”]In person: Sala del Consiglio\, Villa Salviati\, Via Bolognese 156 (Florence\, Italy) \nOnline: It will be livestreamed on Zoom.[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”27740″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://apps.eui.eu/EventRegistration/?eventId=545368″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nProgramme\nProfile of Speakers\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]This hybrid event\, organized in partnership with the Historical Archives of the European Union\, convenes politicians\, scholars\, and professionals to reflect on Brussels’ current political landscape through the lens of historical developments. \nThe high-level workshop will provide an analysis of the 2024 European elections and their outcomes\, placing them in the broader historical context of the European Parliament’s evolution. \nThe workshop begins on Thursday\, 17 October\, with a roundtable featuring former officials and Members of the European Parliament\, focusing on the latest EU political dynamics\, particularly regarding the European Parliament’s role. \nPanel II will then examine the EP’s accountability mechanisms in a historical light\, particularly within the broader debate on executive authority within the EU. \nOn Friday\, 18 October\, Panel III will address the process of electing the President of the Commission\, setting contemporary developments against the backdrop of the historical negotiations between the European Parliament\, the European Council\, and Member States. \nFinally\, Panel IV will wrap up the workshop by analyzing voting behavior in European elections and the evolving relationships between political groups within the European Parliament over time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1727185492104{border-color: #000000 !important;}”][vc_btn title=”CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT” style=”classic” color=”danger” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fapps.eui.eu%2FEventRegistration%2FHome%2FLogin%3FeventId%3D567027|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/workshop-the-european-parliament-past-present-and-future-2/
CATEGORIES:CoFoE,The Historical Archives
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230616T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230616T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20230524T092442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T095841Z
UID:24687-1686920400-1686936600@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:'Can the EU learn from experience?'
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/IJgq4pruH30″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \n\nProgramme\nPress Release\, published on 12 June 2023\nFull report \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nA conference organised by the European Parliament Former Members Association\, Erasmus+/Indire and the Historical Archives of the EU examined the relationship between young people and European institutions. \n\nThe future of Europe depends on its young people. \nThis 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. \nIn three separate panels\, contributors described collaborative initiatives across the institutions\, and experiences teaching and learning about Europe at the primary\, secondary\, and university levels and beyond. \nThe conference was opened by the Brass Ensemble from the Conservatorio Cherubini Firenze. \n\nFollowing this conference\, an FMA Publication ‘Participation in Europe’\, based on contributions of speakers and guest during this high-level conference will be published late 2023. On Thursday 7 December 2023 the book will be presented in the European Parliament in Brussels.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/can-the-eu-learn-from-experience/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230613
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20230524T113034Z
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UID:24742-1686524400-1686610799@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Conference - ITALY - Lycée Victor Hugo (EUI Secondary School) - Niccolò Rinaldi
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On 12 June 2023\, former MEP Niccolò RINALDI \, will give a lecture to secondary school students of the Lycée Victor Hugo at the HAEU premises as part of the educational programme with focus on the drafting of the Ventotene Manifesto ‘Towards a Free and United Europe’.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]About the educational programme of the HAEU \nThe Historical Archives of the European Union offers tailored educational programmes designed for students of all ages\, from kindergarten to university. These programmes aim to introduce students to important topics related to the history of European integration and to current developments of EU institutions by focusing on the original archival sources preserved in the Archives. The programme creates social spaces for interactive reflection\, discussion and learning about issues related to Europe\, democracy\, and European citizenship. \nThe HAEU educational programme is organised in collaboration with FMA\, the Former Member Association of the European Parliament. Through this collaboration\, former Members of European Parliament meet with both Florentine students and from other European regions by sharing their experiences in European politics and their views on the European Union. \nThe topic of this scholar year \nThe 2022/2023 educational programme is focus on the drafting of the Ventotene Manifesto ‘Towards a Free and United Europe’.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/conference-italy-lycee-victor-hugo-eui-secondary-school-niccolo-rinaldi/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus,The Historical Archives
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.formermembers.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/C2CA8B50-1E86-4B91-87E4-452E6F8E1088.png-e1684925285149.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230525T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20230524T110851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T083007Z
UID:24734-1685019600-1685030400@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Conference - ITALY - Istituto: Lycée Victor Hugo (EUI Secondary School) - Alain Lamassoure
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On 25 May 2023\, former MEP Alain Lamassoure\, will give a lecture to secondary school students of the Istituto: Lycée Victor Hugo at the HAEU premises as part of the educational programme with focus on the drafting of the Ventotene Manifesto ‘Towards a Free and United Europe’.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]About the educational programme of the HAEU \nThe Historical Archives of the European Union offers tailored educational programmes designed for students of all ages\, from kindergarten to university. These programmes aim to introduce students to important topics related to the history of European integration and to current developments of EU institutions by focusing on the original archival sources preserved in the Archives. The programme creates social spaces for interactive reflection\, discussion and learning about issues related to Europe\, democracy\, and European citizenship. \nThe HAEU educational programme is organised in collaboration with FMA\, the Former Member Association of the European Parliament. Through this collaboration\, former Members of European Parliament meet with both Florentine students and from other European regions by sharing their experiences in European politics and their views on the European Union. \nThe topic of this scholar year \nThe 2022/2023 educational programme is focus on the drafting of the Ventotene Manifesto ‘Towards a Free and United Europe’.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/conference-italy-hessenwaldschule-weiterstadt-eui-secondary-school-alain-lamassoure/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus,The Historical Archives
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.formermembers.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/C2CA8B50-1E86-4B91-87E4-452E6F8E1088.png-e1684925285149.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230509T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20230509T144053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T144053Z
UID:24599-1683628200-1683633600@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Conference - HAEU - Cristiana Muscardini
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Information about the event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/conference-haeu-cristiana-muscardini/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230510
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20230524T103433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T153836Z
UID:24700-1683586800-1683673199@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Conference - ITALY - Istituto Sacchetti (EUI Secondary School) - Cristiana Muscardini
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On 9 May 2023\, Europe Day\, former MEP Cristiana Muscardini\, gave a lecture to secondary school students of the Istituto Sacchetti (Italy) at the HAEU premises as part of the educational programme with focus on the drafting of the Ventotene Manifesto ‘Towards a Free and United Europe’. \nA report on this lecture is available in the FMA June 2023 Bulletin.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=”24675\,24667\,24701\,24703″ img_size=”full” autoplay=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]About the educational programme of the HAEU \nThe Historical Archives of the European Union offers tailored educational programmes designed for students of all ages\, from kindergarten to university. These programmes aim to introduce students to important topics related to the history of European integration and to current developments of EU institutions by focusing on the original archival sources preserved in the Archives. The programme creates social spaces for interactive reflection\, discussion and learning about issues related to Europe\, democracy\, and European citizenship. \nThe HAEU educational programme is organised in collaboration with FMA\, the Former Member Association of the European Parliament. Through this collaboration\, former Members of European Parliament meet with both Florentine students and from other European regions by sharing their experiences in European politics and their views on the European Union. \nThe topic of this scholar year \nThe 2022/2023 educational programme is focus on the drafting of the Ventotene Manifesto ‘Towards a Free and United Europe’.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/conference-italy-istituto-sacchetti-eui-secondary-school-cristiana-muscardini/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus,The Historical Archives
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.formermembers.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/C2CA8B50-1E86-4B91-87E4-452E6F8E1088.png-e1684925285149.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230419
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20230524T105920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T105920Z
UID:24716-1681772400-1681858799@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Conference - ITALY - Liceo G. C. Argan Roma (EUI Secondary School) - Monica Baldi
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On 18 April 2023\, former MEP Monica Baldi\, gave a lecture to secondary school students of the Liceo G. C. Argan Roma (Italy) at the HAEU premises as part of the educational programme with focus on the drafting of the Ventotene Manifesto ‘Towards a Free and United Europe’.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”24722\,24724\,24726\,24720″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]About the educational programme of the HAEU \nThe Historical Archives of the European Union offers tailored educational programmes designed for students of all ages\, from kindergarten to university. These programmes aim to introduce students to important topics related to the history of European integration and to current developments of EU institutions by focusing on the original archival sources preserved in the Archives. The programme creates social spaces for interactive reflection\, discussion and learning about issues related to Europe\, democracy\, and European citizenship. \nThe HAEU educational programme is organised in collaboration with FMA\, the Former Member Association of the European Parliament. Through this collaboration\, former Members of European Parliament meet with both Florentine students and from other European regions by sharing their experiences in European politics and their views on the European Union. \nThe topic of this scholar year \nThe 2022/2023 educational programme is focus on the drafting of the Ventotene Manifesto ‘Towards a Free and United Europe’.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/conference-italy-liceo-g-c-argan-roma-eui-secondary-school-monica-baldi/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus,The Historical Archives
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200307
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20200101T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T082802Z
UID:5765-1583276400-1583535599@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:EUI- HAEU- Barbara WEILER -  Postponed
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In 2020 the programme for high schools will focus on the free movement of persons and the dynamics and memories of mobility in the UE. The meeting were be held in Villa Salviati and will be attended by our members Monica Baldi\, Monica Frassoni\, Vitaliano Gemelli\, Gyula Hegyi\, Andrea Manzella\, \, Cristiana Muscardini\, Niccòlo Rinaldi\, Riccardo Ventre and Barbara Weiler. \nBarbara WEILER\, FMA Member\, was invited to participate in a conference at the Historical Archives of the European Union with secondary schools in March. However\, it was postponed due to the propagation of the coronavirus pandemic.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/eui-haeu-4-6-march-2020/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200401
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20200101T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T122024Z
UID:5767-1583017200-1585695599@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:EUI- HAEU- Monica FRASSONI - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]FMA Member Monica Frassoni  was invited to participate in a conference at the Historical Archives of the European Union but the event was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/eui-haeu-march-2020/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200221
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20200101T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T160341Z
UID:5761-1582153200-1582239599@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:EUI- HAEU- Vitaliano GEMELLI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In 2020 the programme for high schools will focus on the free movement of persons and the dynamics and memories of mobility in the UE. The meeting were be held in Villa Salviati and will be attended by our members Monica Baldi\, Monica Frassoni\, Vitaliano Gemelli\, Gyula Hegyi\, Andrea Manzella\, \, Cristiana Muscardini\, Niccòlo Rinaldi\, Riccardo Ventre and Barbara Weiler. \nVitaliano Gemelli \, FMA Member\, was invited to participate in a conference at the Historical Archives of the European Union with secondary schools in March. \nRead his article here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/eui-haeu-20-february-2020/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200220
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20200101T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T160058Z
UID:5757-1581980400-1582153199@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:EUI- HAEU- Gyula HEGYI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gyula HEGYI\, FMA Member\, participated in the EP to Campus programme organised by the Historical Archives at the prestigious Villa Salviati in Florence. This programme is addressed to high schools students and this year is dedicated to “The free movement of persons and the dynamics and memories of mobility in the EU”. \nRead an article written by Gyula Hegyi here. \n“Talking about the future of Europe at the European University Institute in Florence. Students BELIEVE IN THE FUTURE OF EUROPE! DON’T LET THEM BE DISAPPOINTED”\, By Gyula Hegyi[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”EUROPEAN LESSONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN FLORENCE\nMission report” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23002eaf” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:800%20bold%20regular%3A800%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]It is always encouraging to meet young people who are interested in European affairs. The Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU)\, which is based in Florence\, Italy\, frequentlyorganises special educational programmes for students from secondary schools (known as a ‘gymnasium’ in certain countries in Europe)\, in addition to its scientific and research activities.\nUsually there is one student class participating per session\, during which the Archives experts run a class and answer questions fromstudents and teachers. Sometimes former MEPs are invited to hold a session\, and on 18 and 19 February 2020 I was fortunate enough to take advantage of this opportunity. On the first day\, I met two different classes and I met another one on the second day. \nAfter introducing myself\, I spoke about my experience working at the European Parliament and the European Commission. I also spoke about the scholarship and job possibilities for young people at the different European institutions–in my experience\, this is something that always interests young students. Although\, it is always worth emphasising that\, generally speaking\, young people have to finish their university studies before applying for jobs or scholarships at the EU. Many questions were raised in every session. Most of the students asked their questions in English\, and some of them asked them in Italian. Although\, it turns out that those who asked their questions in Italian did in fact understand my answers\, which I gave in English. I was informed that some of them were also fluent French speakers. \nAs I am from Hungary\, I was asked some rather pointed questions about Mr Viktor Orbán and his friendship with Mr Matteo Salvini. Neither I nor the students (at least\, those who spoke up) shared the views of those politicians. We all agreed that Europe should be more democratic and united. I followed this up by saying that we have to strengthen our common European values\, but stressed that we should be proud of our national heritage\, our culture and mother tongue. They asked me how many assistants and trainees I had worked with during my years at Parliament and how they were recruited. This is a topic that always comes up whenever I meet students. \nI also talked to their teachers and they told me that these educational programmes run by the HAEU are very useful. The beautiful location of the HAEU\, the famous Villa Salviati on the Via Bolognese is an impressive place for such programmes. Once my sessions were over\, we all had a guided visit of the extensive archive and we attended an additional session led by one of the guides. The HAEU do an excellent job with these informal but also serious and valuable educational programmes.\nOn the second day\, I was also asked to visit the nearby European University Institute (EUI) in Fiesole.As part of the Thoughts for Europe debate\, I gave a short introduction entitled ‘The EU at a critical juncture: a Hungarian perspective’. After my introduction\, we had a good debate with experts and researchers from the EUI. Some of them had already studied the situation in Hungary on and the dangers posed by the antidemocratic tendencies of the Orbán Government. I tried to give a balanced picture of the situation and reiterated the responsibility of the European institutions and the European People’s Party. For instance\, the independent Hungarian media do not get any help from the EU while the Government-controlled media receive a considerable level of support from the state. \nI left Italy just before the pandemic hit. I would like to express my sympathy and solidarity to everybody I met during my visit to Florence.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/eui-haeu-18-19-february-2020/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200131
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20200101T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T084529Z
UID:5755-1580338800-1580425199@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:EUI- HAEU- Michela GIUFFRIDA
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omx_WO9E9jQ” align=”center”][vc_column_text]The Historical Archives have developed a programme for high schools focused on: The free movement of persons and the dynamics and memoires of mobility in the UE. Numerous meetings will be held in the prestigious Villa Salviati in Florence to discuss these highly topical issues. \nThe meeting was attended by our member Michela GIUFFRIDA.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/eui-haeu-30-january-2020/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200123
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20200101T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T184004Z
UID:5753-1579561200-1579733999@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:EUI- HAEU- Andrea MANZELLA
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Andrea MANZELLA\, FMA Member\, was invited to participate in a conference at the Historical Archives of the European Union with secondary schools in January. \nRead his article here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/eui-haeu-21-22-january-2020/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200118
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20200101T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T195455Z
UID:5751-1579215600-1579301999@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:EUI- HAEU- Niccólo RINALDI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Les Archives historiques ont mis au point un programme destiné aux écoles secondaires : La libre circulation des personnes et une perspective dynamique et historique de la mobilité dans l’UE. De nombreuses réunions se tiendront dans la prestigieuse Villa Salviati à Florence pour discuter de ces questions d’une grande actualité. \nNiccólo RINALDI\, membre de l’association\, a participé à cette réunion.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/eui-haeu-17-january-2020/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190223
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20190211T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T130623Z
UID:4367-1550790000-1550876399@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Lycée Salvemini Luca d'Aosta - Gisela KALLENBACH
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”9142″][vc_column_text]The 2019 programme\, the Historical Archives have developed a programme for high schools focused on three main themes: European citizenship and school\, climate change\, and the institutional reform of the EU. The topics were well received by students from secondary schools who showed great interest. Numerous meetings were held in the prestigious Villa Salviati in Florence to discuss these highly topical issues. \nThe meeting was attended by our member Gisela KALLENBACH.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/lycee-salvemini-luca-daosta-22-february-2019/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190220
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20190111T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T110828Z
UID:5686-1550530800-1550617199@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Liceo Machiavelli - Cristiana MUSCARDINI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”9149″][vc_column_text]The Historical Archives developed a programme for high schools focused on three main themes: European citizenship and school\, climate change and the institutional reform of the EU. Numerous meetings were held in the prestigious Villa Salviati in Florence to discuss these highly topical issues. \nThe meeting with students from Liceo Machiavelli was attended by our member Cristiana MUSCARDINI.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/liceo-machiavelli-19-february-2019/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190129
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20190101T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T160029Z
UID:10299-1548630000-1548716399@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Lycée Giotto Ulivi- Monica BALDI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”9677″][vc_column_text]The Historical Archives have developed a programme for high schools focused on: The free movement of persons and the dynamics and memories of mobility in the EU. Numerous meetings will be held in the prestigious Villa Salviati in Florence to discuss these highly topical issues. \nThe meeting was attended by ours FMA member Monica BALDI.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/lycee-giotto-ulivi-18-23-and-25-of-january-2019-3/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190129
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20190101T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T105948Z
UID:5690-1548630000-1548716399@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Lycée Français Victor Hugo- Jean-Paul DENANOT
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”9193″][vc_column_text]The Historical Archives have developed a programme for high schools focused on: The free movement of persons and the dynamics and memories of mobility in the EU. Numerous meetings will be held in the prestigious Villa Salviati in Florence to discuss these highly topical issues. \nThe meeting was attended by our member Jean-Paul DENANOT. \nRead his article here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Mission report” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:800%20bold%20regular%3A800%3Anormal”][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\nWelcomed by the management of the European University Institute of Archives in Florence\, I made two speeches\, one in front of students from the Victor Hugo High School who were participating in a com- petition on Europe and the next day in front of the think tank “Thoughts of Europe” made up of researchers and who are making a great effort to explain how the EU works in the perspective of the next European elections. With the students\, after having presented the functioning of the European institutions and particularly that of the parliament\, I had a great moment of exchanges with the students and their teachers. The questions were mainly related to the themes of the competition in which they participated: European democracy\, energy and climate\, institutions\, etc. \nIn groups\, they presented me with the results of their re ections and I had to comment on them. Obviously what interests young people most is their future\, the Europe they are hoping for and its ability to offer an area of peace\, freedom and solidarity with a particular focus on the issue of immigration\, which concerns young people\, particularly in Italy\, with the arrival of a new government that refuses access to migrant boats but also the Dublin agreements\, which are very critical in their eyes. Everything that allows exchanges between young Europeans is plebiscite and in particular the Erasmus+ programme; on the climate energy issue\, exchanges are less consensual with the question of the energy mix and the choices between nuclear and fossil fuels: the consensus is however on renewable energies and energy savings. All the students are concerned about global warming\, which they have understood is not a myth and the fear of climate immigration after humanitarian action is real; on the question of democracy in Europe\, they consider that it is the European Parliament that is the most legitimate and that it is necessary to make citizens aware of the European elections – which I have been careful not to deny! \n\n\nExchanges that are particularly interesting and well prepared by the teaching team. With the researchers of the think tank\, it was the institutional issues that formed the common thread of the exchange: I had chosen to introduce the debate with the budgetary question by explaining the dif culties of conducting more and more numerous and desired policies without new budgetary resources independent of the states: the Monti Commission was of course raised with the question of a federal Europe or the addition of states\, and with the students the day before the question of the exercise of democracy in the Union was raised with the particular role of parliament in the run-up to the elections by universal suffrage. \n\n\n“Thoughts of Europe” is concerned about the lack of communication with citizens despite the efforts of the institutions\, which are in-suf ciently covered by the media. It intends to make its contribution for the next few deadlines\, which deserves to be highlighted and encouraged. \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/lycee-francais-victor-hugo-28-january-2019/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190129
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20190101T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T092149Z
UID:10297-1548630000-1548716399@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Lycée Giotto Ulivi- Oreste ROSSI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Historical Archives have developed a programme for high schools focused on: The free movement of persons and the dynamics and memories of mobility in the EU. Numerous meetings will be held in the prestigious Villa Salviati in Florence to discuss these highly topical issues. \nThe meeting was attended by our FMA member Oreste ROSSI.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DISCUSS CURRENT AFFAIRS\nMission report” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230000db” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:800%20bold%20regular%3A800%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]I participated for the first time in one of the events organised by the European University Institute of Florence in collaboration with the Former Members’ Association and was impressed both by the level of the Institute and by the reaction of the secondary school students who attended. The session was divided into three parts: The first part focused on information on the ‘Europe System’\, during which I and a competent Institute official took the floor to address European issues\, and I spoke about my personal experience as a Member of the European Parliament. \nThe young people were pleased to get involved and asked some very pertinent questions; The second part\, in which the young people\, split into three groups\, pretended to identify themselves with political parties and to submit a draft legislative initiative; The third part\, in which the young people presented the result of their work and we commented on it together. \nThe topics were of general and social interest:\n1) EU citizenship and schools;\n2) climate change\, the environment and energy\, and\n3) the institutional reform of the European Union. \nIn my introductory statement\, I took a moment to explain the differences between the various European institutions: the Commission\, Parliament\, Council\, Court of Justice of the European Union\, Council of the European Union\, President of the Commission\, President of Parliament\, President of the Council and President of the Council of the European Union. I noted that there was a lack of knowledge of the various institutions and their powers. I believe that Member States should include topics relating to the European Union on school curricula as from secondary school level. This is vital in order to educate young people properly. \nI commend initiatives like this which are useful both to us politicians\, to remedy our numerous communication errors\, and to young people\, who need to open themselves up to the range of opportunities offered to them by a Europe of peoples and cultures.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/lycee-giotto-ulivi-18-23-and-25-of-january-2019/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190129
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20190101T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T091958Z
UID:5694-1548630000-1548716399@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:ITALY - Lycée Giotto Ulivi - Luciana CASTELLINA
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Historical Archives have developed a programme for high schools focused on: The free movement of persons and the dynamics and memories of mobility in the EU. Numerous meetings will be held in the prestigious Villa Salviati in Florence to discuss these highly topical issues. \nThe meeting was attended by our FMA member Luciana CASTELLINA.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DISCUSS CURRENT AFFAIRS\nMission report” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230000db” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:800%20bold%20regular%3A800%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]I participated for the first time in one of the events organised by the European University Institute of Florence in collaboration with the Former Members’ Association and was impressed both by the level of the Institute and by the reaction of the secondary school students who attended. The session was divided into three parts: The first part focused on information on the ‘Europe System’\, during which I and a competent Institute official took the floor to address European issues\, and I spoke about my personal experience as a Member of the European Parliament. \nThe young people were pleased to get involved and asked some very pertinent questions; The second part\, in which the young people\, split into three groups\, pretended to identify themselves with political parties and to submit a draft legislative initiative; The third part\, in which the young people presented the result of their work and we commented on it together. \nThe topics were of general and social interest:\n1) EU citizenship and schools;\n2) climate change\, the environment and energy\, and\n3) the institutional reform of the European Union. \nIn my introductory statement\, I took a moment to explain the differences between the various European institutions: the Commission\, Parliament\, Council\, Court of Justice of the European Union\, Council of the European Union\, President of the Commission\, President of Parliament\, President of the Council and President of the Council of the European Union. I noted that there was a lack of knowledge of the various institutions and their powers. I believe that Member States should include topics relating to the European Union on school curricula as from secondary school level. This is vital in order to educate young people properly. \nI commend initiatives like this which are useful both to us politicians\, to remedy our numerous communication errors\, and to young people\, who need to open themselves up to the range of opportunities offered to them by a Europe of peoples and cultures.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/lycee-giotto-ulivi-18-23-and-25-of-january-2019-2/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190129
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20190101T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T211135Z
UID:10298-1548630000-1548716399@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Lycée Giotto Ulivi- Niccolò RINALDI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”9211″][vc_column_text]The Historical Archives have developed a programme for high schools focused on: The free movement of persons and the dynamics and memories of mobility in the EU. Numerous meetings will be held in the prestigious Villa Salviati in Florence to discuss these highly topical issues. \nThe meeting was attended by our FMA member  Niccolò RINALDI.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/lycee-giotto-ulivi-18-23-and-25-of-january-2019-4/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180303
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20180101T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T092752Z
UID:5722-1519858800-1520031599@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Liceo Artistico Alberti - Gisela KALLENBACH
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIn 2018\, the Historical Archives have developed a programme for high schools focused on three main themes: Brexit\, Migrations and Rising of nationalist movements across Europe. The meetings were attended by our members Monica Baldi\, Luciana Castellina\, Vitaliano Gemelli\, Gisela Kallenbach\, Niccolò Rinaldi\, Riccardo Ventre\, and Sir Graham Watson. \nGisela Kallenbach\, FMA Member\, participated in this event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”SOMETIMES THINGS JUST DON’T WORK OUT AS PLANNED\nMission report” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23001891″ google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:800%20bold%20regular%3A800%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]It was an exciting prospect: I was going to take part in the teaching project run by the EU Historical Archives in Florence. My contribution would be to participate in not one but two panel discussions with students and school pupils focusing on my practical experience of life as a Member of the European Parliament and on specially chosen topical issues\, such as Brexit\, migration\, the re-emergence of nationalist movement in (almost) all parts of Europe and the future of European integration. And all that on the eve of the Italian elections. I was determined to do my best to make it clear that\, against the background of the ever more pressing challenges of a globalised world\, there is no alternative to a strong\, united Europe which acts as a force for peace. Unfortunately\, Mother Nature had other ideas. During the night of 1 March a thick blanket of snow fell on Florence\, bringing public life to a halt. All schools and universities were closed\, and only a very few buses and trains were running. Both my panel discussions fell victim to the weather as well. \nHappily\, though\, I was still able to visit the Historical Archives and see at first hand just how committed the staff there are to their work. I must admit that previously I had not given that work much thought. It was all the more impressive\, therefore\, to be able to browse through old documents\, to come ‘face to face’ with people who were present when European history was made and to read their accounts of those events. Some of what they wrote about has been forgotten; much of it\, today\, is taken for granted. Keeping documents and assessing them in the light of their historical significance is a vital task of immeasurable value both for us and for future generations. Those documents bear witness to motivations\, emotions and hopes; they embody memories of people who argued and suffered to shape a Europe with a future based on peace and mutual respect. I would urge researchers\, journalists and historians to visit. My stay in Florence also offered me an ideal opportunity to share my memories and experiences of life as an MEP\, as my contribution to the ‘Oral History’ project. \nWorking under the auspices of the European University Institute (EUI) and in cooperation with the Historical Archives and the De Gasperi Research Centre\, a small group of former EP officials\, coordinated by Alfredo De Feo\, wants to put together a collection of representative first-hand accounts which show how the history of the European Parliament can be portrayed in a more personal\, more vivid and more comprehensive way. More than 100 former Members have already agreed to take part. If at all possible\, the results are to be published in book form before the European elections in 2019\, exactly 40 years after the first direct elections to the European Parliament. I hope that the remaining hurdles can be overcome and that many former Members will share their memories\, in the service of the project. \nI am sure that the detailed appraisal of the successes achieved\, and the shortcomings brought to light\, which this project may trigger can make a significant contribution to the work of the EP. Strengthening the EP and making it more democratic is a long-held wish of the European family of peoples. Even though in Florence I was denied the opportunity to hold a free and frank discussion with young people about the present and future of our shared European project\, I can say this: we have every reason to work together to continue what our forefathers started more than 70 years ago\, in keeping with the saying that only those who understand their past can face the present and the future with open hearts.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/liceo-artistico-alberti-1-2-march-2018/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180220
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20180101T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T155843Z
UID:5718-1518994800-1519081199@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Dino Compagni - Monica BALDI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”9544″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]In 2018\, the Historical Archives have developed a programme for high schools focused on three main themes: Brexit\, Migrations and Rising of nationalist movements across Europe. The meetings were attended by our members Monica Baldi\, Luciana Castellina\, Vitaliano Gemelli\, Gisela Kallenbach\, Niccolò Rinaldi\, Riccardo Ventre\, and Sir Graham Watson. \nMonica Baldi\, FMA Board Member\, participated in this event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/dino-compagni-19-february-2018/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180213
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20180101T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T222616Z
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SUMMARY:Liceo Artistico Alberti - Graham WATSON
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIn 2018\, the Historical Archives have developed a programme for high schools focused on three main themes: Brexit\, Migrations and Rising of nationalist movements across Europe. The meetings were attended by our members Monica Baldi\, Luciana Castellina\, Vitaliano Gemelli\, Gisela Kallenbach\, Niccolò Rinaldi\, Riccardo Ventre\, and Sir Graham Watson. \nGraham Watson\, FMA Member\, participated in this event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”PROGRAMME IN FLORENCE\nMission report” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000ead” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:800%20bold%20regular%3A800%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]It was on a cold February morning that I made my way from the charming Florentine hotel into which the Historical Archives of the EU (HAEU) had booked me to the magnificent Villa Salviati\, built on the remains of the 14th century Montegonzi Castle\, famous for its cultivation of grape and jasmine. It passed through the hands of wealthy Italians\, Brits\, Swedes and Americans before being abandoned in the last century and bought in 2000 by the Italian government for the European University Institute. Today\, restored to its former glory at the foot of a Cypress-lined path\, it contains over 7km of shelving under an ornate English garden and alongside a vividly decorated grotto for the EU’s archives\, including those of Spinelli\, de Gasperi and Spaak. \nHere I was to address school students from the Liceo Artistico Alberti about my life as a MEP and to assist them in their project on the challenges facing Europe. Director Dieter Schlenker also kindly invited me to talk to a dozen researchers currently attached to the HAEU about the papers I have deposited there from my twenty years in Parliament\, covering particularly my time as LIBE Committee Chair (1999-2001) and Liberal Group Leader (2002-2009). And the impressively well organised archivist Mary Carr was very helpful in assisting me with research I am conducting into the life of Sir Russell Johnston\, MEP from 1973-1979 and subsequently President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The HAEU regularly invites schools in Florence to make use of its facilities and organises programmes in European awareness for their senior pupils. I am but one of the former MEPs fortunate enough to have participated and am pleased to commend the experience to others.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/liceo-artistico-alberti-12-february-2018/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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SUMMARY:Giobetti-Volta Bagno a Ripoli - Niccolò RINALDI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIn 2018\, the Historical Archives have developed a programme for high schools focused on three main themes: Brexit\, Migrations and Rising of nationalist movements across Europe. The meetings were attended by our members Monica Baldi\, Luciana Castellina\, Vitaliano Gemelli\, Gisela Kallenbach\, Niccolò Rinaldi\, Riccardo Ventre\, and Sir Graham Watson. \nNiccolò Rinaldi\, FMA Member\, participated in this event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/giobetti-volta-bagno-a-ripoli-2-february-2018/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180123
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
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SUMMARY:Liceo Castelnuovo - Riccardo VENTRE
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n \nIn 2018\, the Historical Archives have developed a programme for high schools focused on three main themes: Brexit\, Migrations and Rising of nationalist movements across Europe. The meetings were attended by our members Monica Baldi\, Luciana Castellina\, Vitaliano Gemelli\, Gisela Kallenbach\, Niccolò Rinaldi\, Riccardo Ventre\, and Sir Graham Watson. \nRiccardo Ventre\, FMA Member\, participated in this event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”TOGETHER IN FLORENCE” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230028ba” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:800%20bold%20regular%3A800%3Anormal”][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nThe experience that our organisation enabled me to enjoy in Florence was to my mind remarkable both because it was so well managed and because the audience succeeded so excellently in participating\, putting forward proposals\, and summoning up enthusiasm for the matters at issue. If meetings of this kind and this calibre had been held ever since we rst came together\, then even those who now call themselves Eurosceptics would probably have become staunch Europhiles. \nThe topics covered – freedom of thought\, freedom of speech\, non-discrimination\, making no prejudicial distinctions on grounds of race or gender\, and other core concerns not just for a further experiment in coexistence\, but also to countries encompassing a variety of institutional systems\, languages\, customs\, mores\, and religions – inspired the young participants not only to engage in discussion and respond with a modern vision\, which I would describe as contemporary with the current historic moment\, but also to make innovative\, original proposals. I am sad that\, because of its broad intrinsic scope and the shortness of the time available\, I could not address the – before the Treaty of Lisbon – much-debated question whether the text of the preamble to the Treaty should cite the Judaeo-Christian and Periclean democratic roots of European civilisation. \nWhat that would have involved\, I believe\, and might\, I hope\, involve in the future should the subject be taken up again is not merely setting down a historical reference\, but exploring the genesis of profound changes shaped in the course of a development process and of the bene ts which these have brought to the whole of humankind and Europe in particular. Comparison of the discussion topics with the rst part of our Constitution proved interesting. The young people were able to grasp the underlying similarities\, in terms of principles\, between the essence of our Constitution and those of more modern constitutions and the Treaty of Lisbon. These are the subjects to which we shall probably have to draw the attention of all Europeans\, the young and the not so young\, in order to ensure that economic matters – the size of pizzas\, say\, or the quantity of sugar added to wine – are\, whatever their importance\, relegated to second place behind what should be the de ning elements on which to build – or rather rebuild – a society. The Florence-based European University Institute and the Former Members are working free of charge with public and private education institutions in all parts of Europe to foster discussion of the above topics in schools and the foremost cultural associations\, enlisting aid offered at no cost by serving MEPs and university teachers from countries possibly lying outside the range of rst-hand experience. At a conference to be held at the end of each year\, course participants will come together to discuss the elds that they have covered and select young people who\, having been trained\, will be ready to join the ranks of the trainers. \n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/liceo-castelnuovo-22-january-2018/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180120
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20180101T171539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T230450Z
UID:5700-1516316400-1516402799@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Ist. Sup. Cecchi – Fucecchio - Vitaliano GEMELLI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIn 2018\, the Historical Archives have developed a programme for high schools focused on three main themes: Brexit\, Migrations and Rising of nationalist movements across Europe. The meetings were attended by our members Monica Baldi\, Luciana Castellina\, Vitaliano Gemelli\, Gisela Kallenbach\, Niccolò Rinaldi\, Riccardo Ventre\, and Sir Graham Watson. \nVitaliano Gemelli\, FMA Member\, participated in this event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/ist-sup-cecchi-fucecchio-19-january-2018/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180117
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T230425Z
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SUMMARY:Ist. Sup. Giotto-Ulivi BS Lorenzo - Luciana CASTELLINA
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIn 2018\, the Historical Archives have developed a programme for high schools focused on three main themes: Brexit\, Migrations and Rising of nationalist movements across Europe. The meetings were attended by our members Monica Baldi\, Luciana Castellina\, Vitaliano Gemelli\, Gisela Kallenbach\, Niccolò Rinaldi\, Riccardo Ventre\, and Sir Graham Watson. \nLuciana Castellina\, FMA Member\, participated in this event. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”BUILDING THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY\nMission report” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230014ad” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:800%20bold%20regular%3A800%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]I had a wonderful time working with a hundred or so secondary school pupils from Florence at the European University Institute in Fiesole. The boys and girls seemed very interested in what we were doing\, to the point of even being too keen to please. By ‘too keen’ that I mean that\, despite the dramatic decline in the popularity of the institutions\, there was a remarkable lack of critical remarks about the EU. Most of the pupils displayed intelligence and skill in amending the proposals discussed in their working groups. Maybe they felt pressured by the very formal setting\, but I just wondered if they were holding back\, keeping their deeply held reservations to themselves. \nI should make it clear that overall the initiative was very beneficial and that the pupils who organised it did a great job. What I took from it\, however\, and this is something I think we should all bear in mind\, is that rather than focusing solely on what the institutions do\, these meetings should also be about debating and analysing the issues facing European society. I still believe that the main weakness of the European project is that after 50 years there are still no intermediate bodies working at European level to bridge the gap between the people and the institutions – bodies of this kind are the backbone of democracy. Take trade unions\, political parties and media outlets\, for example. They may be European in theory\, but in reality they remain resolutely national. I think we need to draw on the knowledge of how each Member State is organised\, how each society expresses itself culturally and politically\, as the basis for building the European community that has yet to take shape. This is why it is taking so long for solidarity to replace rivalry as the founding principle of the EU.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/ist-sup-giotto-ulivi-bs-lorenzo-16-january-2018/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170427
DTSTAMP:20260501T200053
CREATED:20170101T171539Z
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SUMMARY:HAEU DA VINCI LASTRA A SIGNA - Cristiana MUSCARDINI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n \nIn 2017\, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome\, the HAEU launched a new educational programme called A New Treaty for Europe. The programme was intended to explain the main features of the European integration process\, the functioning of the EU institutions and the EU’s Educational policies. The meetings were attended by the following members: Monica Baldi\, Riccardo Garosci\, Vitaliano Gemelli\, Andrea Manzella\, Cristiana Muscardini and Riccardo Ventre. \nCristiana MUSCARDINI\, FMA Member\, participated in this event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/haeu-da-vinci-lastra-a-signa-26-april-2017/
CATEGORIES:The Historical Archives
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