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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
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SUMMARY:Conference - Romania - Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On the 5th of November\, the European Parliament Former Members Association (FMA) is organising an EP to Campus event as part of the 5th International Conference on Creativity and Innovation in the Digital Economy at the Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești\, bringing the experience and perspectives of the European Parliament closer to students and conference participants. \nThe event will feature a keynote speech by a former MEP Edit Herczog\, followed by a Q&A session. The topic will be agreed with the participating former MEP and may focus on areas such as digital transformation\, innovation\, the digital economy\, entrepreneurship or European policies that support creativity and technological development. \nThe former MEP will also participate in evaluating students’ presentations and awarding prizes for the best projects. \nThrough the EP to Campus programme\, the FMA aims to strengthen the dialogue between academia and European institutions while fostering students’ understanding of European integration and contemporary European affairs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/romania-petroleum-gas-university-of-ploiesti/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261117
DTSTAMP:20261015T071359Z
CREATED:20260715T151207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T071359Z
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SUMMARY:Conference - Taiwan - Overseas Chinese University
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nOn 16 November 2026\, the Association of Former Members of the European Parliament (FMA) will organise an EP to Campus event at the Overseas Chinese University in Taichung\, Taiwan. \nThe conference will focus on “Sustainable Development Goals and Policies: The EU Example”\, exploring the European Union’s approach to sustainable development and the policies it has developed to address global challenges while promoting economic\, social and environmental sustainability. \nThe conference will feature a speech by former MEP and FMA member Julie Ward. \nThrough the ‘EP to Campus’ programme\, the FMA aims to encourage dialogue between academia and European institutions\, fostering European citizenship and a deeper understanding of the EU’s global role.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/taiwan-overseas-chinese-university/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTSTAMP:20261015T072350Z
CREATED:20261015T071757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T072350Z
UID:32576-1795046400-1795132799@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Conference - United Kingdom - University of Portsmouth
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On 19 November 2026\, the European Parliament Former Members Association (FMA) is organising an EP to Campus event at the University of Portsmouth\, United Kingdom. The event will feature a lecture entitled “The European Parliament as a Trade Actor: EU-China Relations in Focus”\, delivered by a distinguished former Member of the European Parliament. \nThe lecture will explore the role of customs duties in EU trade policy\, examining their economic and political significance. The event will take place online. \nThrough the EP to Campus programme\, the FMA aims to bring the European Parliament closer to students and strengthen dialogue between academia and European institutions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/united-kingdom-university-of-portsmouth-2/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTSTAMP:20261015T075423Z
CREATED:20260915T124535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T075423Z
UID:32426-1795132800-1795219199@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Conference - Spain - University of Oviedo
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On 20 November 2026\, the European Parliament Former Members Association (FMA) is organising an EP to Campus event at the University of Oviedo\, Spain. The event will feature a lecture entitled “Customs Duties: A Source of Revenue or a Political Weapon?”\, delivered by a distinguished former Member of the European Parliament. \nThe lecture will explore the role of customs duties in EU trade policy\, examining their economic and political significance. The event will take place online. \nThrough the EP to Campus programme\, the FMA aims to bring the European Parliament closer to students and strengthen dialogue between academia and European institutions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/spain-university-of-oviedo/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTSTAMP:20260708T132221Z
CREATED:20260707T105717Z
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SUMMARY:Conference - Japan - University of Setsunan - Manuel Porto
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On 25 November 2026\, the European Parliament Former Members Association of the (FMA) is organising an EP to Campus event at the University of Setsunan in Osaka\, Japan. This event will bring the European Parliament closer to students through an online conference with our distinguished former Member of the European Parliament\, Manuel Porto. \nThe conference will focus on the Common Commercial Policy of the European Union\, exploring its role in international trade\, economic relations and global cooperation. Drawing on his experience in the European Parliament\, Mr Porto will share his insights into the challenges and opportunities that shape EU trade policy. \nThrough the EP to Campus programme\, the FMA aims to encourage dialogue between academia and European institutions\, fostering European citizenship and a deeper understanding of the EU’s global role.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/university-of-setsunan-manuel-porto/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTSTAMP:20261008T091203Z
CREATED:20260707T155909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T091203Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Cocktail Reception and Dinner 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On 1 December 2026\, the FMA will host a Cocktail reception and Annual dinner at the European Parliament in Brussels. \nThe First Vice-President of the European Parliament\, Ms Sabine Verheyen\, is the guest of honour at the Cocktail Reception. \nThe keynote speech of the Annual Dinner will be delivered by Mr António Costa\, President of the European Council.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEND OF YEAR GREETINGS \n\n\nThe FMA End of Year Greetings will continue on 2 December with: \n\nFrom 10.00 to 11.00: Librorum event – “E se falássemos da Europa?” \, by Margarida Marques\nFrom 11.00 to 13.00: Annual Seminar: “The Strategic Autonomy of the EU : ambition and geopolitical reality”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Librorum December 2026 – Margarida Marques” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fevent%2Flibrorum-2-december-2026%2F”][vc_btn title=”Annual Seminar 2026″ css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fevent%2Fannual-seminar-2026%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/2026-annual-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Dinner Debate
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTSTAMP:20261007T160818Z
CREATED:20260707T143235Z
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UID:32265-1796169600-1796255999@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:“E se falássemos da Europa?”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nOn Wednesday 2 December 2026\, a new edition of Librorum will be launched\, featuring the presentation of the book ‘E se falássemos da Europa?’\, written by former Member of the European Parliament Margarida Marques. \nInterpretation is available in English\, French\, German\, Spanish and Italian. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]THE BOOK[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]This book brings together a series of conversations from the podcast E Se Falássemos da Europa?\, created by former MEP Margarida Marques during her time in the European Parliament. Bringing together voices from a variety of backgrounds\, including European and local policymakers\, cultural figures\, academics\, journalists\, scientists\, activists and members of Portuguese communities abroad\, it explores the many dimensions and complexities of the European project.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”32173″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]THE PROGRAMME[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nThe event will begin with a welcome address by the FMA President\, Josep Borell\, followed by an introduction by Alfredo Sousa de Jesus\, Head of the EPLO Portugal office. Next\, Edit Herczog (FMA Board member) will present the book and its author\, after which Margarida Marques will speak. The question-and-answer session with the audience will be chaired by the FMA Treasurer\, Jean-Pierre Audy. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]END OF YEAR GREETINGS[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nLibrorum is part of the FMA End of Year Greetings and will be followed by the Annual Seminar: ‘The EU’s strategic autonomy: ambition and geopolitical reality’. \nThe FMA Annual Events “End of Year Greetings” begin on 1 December with a Cocktail Reception and Annual Dinner from 18.30 to 21.30 (reserved for FMA Members and invited guests). More information will be available here. \n\nPlease note that the Cocktail Reception and Annual Dinner are reserved for FMA Members and their guests.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/librorum-2-december-2026/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261203T120000
DTSTAMP:20261007T161012Z
CREATED:20260928T083419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T161012Z
UID:32459-1796205600-1796299200@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Annual Seminar 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On 2 December 2026\, from 11.00 to 13.00\, the FMA will organize the 2026 Annual Seminar titled: “The Strategic Autonomy of the EU : ambition and geopolitical reality” in the European Parliament (Brussels) and online. \n\nWe are delighted to announce that this event will open with a keynote speech by Josep Borrell\, President of the European Parliament Former Members Association. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterpretation is available in English\, French\, German\, Spanish and Italian. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]END OF YEAR GREETINGS[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nThe Annual Seminar forms part of the FMA End of Year Greetings and will be preceded by the Librorum event – ‘E se falássemos da Europa?’\, by Margarida Marques. \nThe FMA Annual Events “End of Year Greetings” begin on 1 December with a Cocktail Reception and Annual Dinner from 18.30 to 21.30 (reserved for FMA Members and their guests). More information will be available here. \nPlease note that the Cocktail Reception and Annual Dinner are exclusively for FMA members and invited guests. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/annual-seminar-2026/
CATEGORIES:Annual Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261215
DTSTAMP:20260720T105147Z
CREATED:20260720T105147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T105147Z
UID:32357-1797206400-1797292799@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Conference - Belgium - KU Leuven
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On 14 December 2026\, the European Parliament Former Members Association (FMA) is organising an EP to Campus event at KU Leuven in Leuven\, Belgium. The event will bring the European Parliament closer to students with an on-campus lecture entitled “From Brussels with Insight: EU Politics in Practice”\, delivered by a distinguished former Member of the European Parliament. \nThe lecture will focus on policy and decision-making\, exploring how policies are developed\, the role of stakeholders and lobbying processes\, and the importance of political communication. Participants will gain practical insights into the European Union’s decision-making process through the speaker’s experience in Brussels. \nThrough the EP to Campus programme\, the FMA aims to strengthen the dialogue between academia and European institutions\, as well as promoting a better understanding of the European Union.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/belgium-ku-leuven/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261217
DTSTAMP:20260907T100507Z
CREATED:20260907T100338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T100507Z
UID:32392-1797379200-1797465599@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Conference - Italy - University of Bologna
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On 16 December\, the European Parliament Former Members Association (FMA) will organise an EP to Campus event as part of the European Integration Poster Session\, bringing the experience and perspectives of the European Parliament closer to students of the Bachelor of European Studies. \nThe event will feature a keynote speech by a former Member of the European Parliament\, followed by a Q&A session. The topic will be agreed with the participating former MEP and may focus on areas such as EU external relations\, defence\, human rights\, or migration policies. \nThe former MEP will also take part in the evaluation of students’ poster presentations and the awarding of prizes for the best projects. \nThrough the EP to Campus programme\, the FMA aims to strengthen dialogue between academia and the European institutions\, while fostering students’ understanding of European integration and contemporary European affairs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/italy-university-of-bologna/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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