Webinar - China- University of Macau - Liliana Rodrigues
2025-05-08 - 2025-05-09
We were delighted to host an event in collaboration with the University of Macau, China: “Europe Day 2025 – Reflection on the Past Achievements of European Construction and Challenges Ahead.” The event took place on 9 May 2025.
The speaker for this occasion was former MEP Liliana Rodrigues.
The event was designed to engage postgraduate students with a strong interest in European affairs, offering them a valuable opportunity to explore both the historical accomplishments and future prospects of European integration. Participants reflected on the key successes of the European project and examined the pressing challenges that lie ahead for Europe.
This on-line lecture, conducted in English, was a great success. The students gained significant insights from the discussions and the expertise shared by the speaker.

Webinar - Ukraine- Lutsk National Technical University - Alain Lamassoure
2025-05-09 09:30 - 11:30 (Europe/Brussels)
We were pleased to organise an online lecture as part of the FMA’s EP to Campus programme, hosted by Lutsk National Technical University (Ukraine): “The European Parliament from the Inside: Following the Experience of an MEP.” The event took place on 9 May 2025.
The speaker for this lecture was former MEP Alain Lamassoure.
The session offered an in-depth exploration of the European Parliament, providing valuable insights into its functions, the responsibilities of a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and the career path of an MEP. It also addressed current issues on the Ukrainian agenda, offering a comprehensive perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing Europe today.
Conducted in English, the event included a question-and-answer session, allowing participants to engage directly with the speaker. The lecture was a resounding success, and the students learned a great deal from the discussion and the expertise shared.

Conference - Italy - Liceo Linguistico "J. Joyce" - Arnaud Danjean
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-20
On 20 May 2025, former MEP Mr. Arnaud Danjean took part in the EP to Campus educational programme at the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence, as part of the ongoing collaboration with the Former Members Association (FMA).
Mr Danjean engaged with a group of secondary school students in a dynamic and thoughtful exchange. The session allowed students to gain a first-hand perspective on the life and work of a Member of the European Parliament, while reflecting on the values and functioning of the EU.

About the Educational Programme of the HAEU
The Historical Archives of the European Union offers tailored educational programmes designed for students of all ages. These programmes aim to introduce participants to key topics related to the history of European integration and current developments within EU institutions, utilizing original archival sources. The initiative encourages interactive reflection, discussion, and learning on European issues, democracy, and citizenship.
The Topic of This Academic Year
For the school year 2024/2025 the educational programme is focused on the European citizenship topic: The European Union, its institutions and values. Let’s think about it around a TABLE!

Webinar - Germany - Europa-Universität Flensburg - Mr. Richard Corbett
2025-05-20 11:15 - 12:15
On 20 May 2025, the FMA, in collaboration with Europa-Universität Flensburg, holded an online conference titled, “Lecture: The European Parliament“.
The lecture was about all aspects relating to the EP, importance of factions, politics with EU institutions and within the EP. Mr. Richard Corbett shared his experience from working within the institutions explaining how the EP gained importance and defines policy.

Annual Memorial Service 2025
2025-05-20 16:45 - 17:15
Programme
Brochure including contributions by FMA Members
List of deceased former MEPs who will be commemorated

On Tuesday 20 May 2025, from 17:45 to 18:15, the Former Members Association, under the patronage of the European Parliament, held its sixteenth Annual Memorial Service in honour of deceased former Members of the European Parliament.
The ceremony was opened by FMA Vice-President Monica Baldi, followed by a tribute delivered by European Parliament Vice-President Ewa Kopacz. The commemoration also included poetry readings by members of the FMA Management Committee and selected musical performances. FMA President Klaus Hänsch concluded the service.
The event took place in the Hemicycle of the European Parliament in Brussels. You can find the recording of the event below:

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A full list of deceased former MEPs commemorated can be found here.

Annual Cocktail and Dinner Debate 2025
2025-05-20 17:30 - 20:30 | European Parliament, Rue Wiertz 60, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
On Tuesday 20 May 2025, from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm, the Association of Former MEPs will host its annual dinner and debate, preceded by a welcome cocktail reception.
This distinguished event will take place at the Members’ Restaurant of the European Parliament in Brussels, offering a unique opportunity for former MEPs to engage in meaningful discussions and reconnect in an elegant setting.
European Parliament Quaestor Fabienne Keller will deliver a welcome address at the start of the reception. The dinner will be opened by European Parliament Quaestor Marc Angel, who will give a welcome speech. Following this, Ms Arianna Podestà, Spokesperson for the European Commission, will deliver a speech entitled: “Europe’s Choice: from trade to defence, the key decisions shaping our future in the current geopolitical landscape”, followed by an exchange of views with FMA members. Our special guest, Ms Maria João Rodrigues, a former Member of the European Parliament, will also give a short speech at the event. The audience will consist of former MEPs, current MEPs and guests.
To facilitate participation and ensure inclusivity, interpretation services in English and French will be provided for those who require them.

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Conference - Italy - Istituto Paritario Piero Calamandrei - Ivan Štefanec
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-22
On 22 May 2025, former MEP Mr. Ivan Štefanec participated in the EP to Campus educational programme at the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence, in collaboration with the Former Members Association (FMA).
During his visit, Mr Štefanec met with secondary school students for an interactive session centred around the values, institutions and identity of the European Union. The encounter provided a unique opportunity for students to hear directly from a former policymaker and to engage in meaningful conversation on the EU’s role in their lives.

About the Educational Programme of the HAEU
The Historical Archives of the European Union offers tailored educational programmes designed for students of all ages. These programmes aim to introduce participants to key topics related to the history of European integration and current developments within EU institutions, utilizing original archival sources. The initiative encourages interactive reflection, discussion, and learning on European issues, democracy, and citizenship.
The Topic of This Academic Year
For the school year 2024/2025 the educational programme is focused on the European citizenship topic: The European Union, its institutions and values. Let’s think about it around a TABLE!

Conference - India - Mangalore University - Jordi Solé
2025-06-01 - 2025-06-04
From 2 to 4 June 2025, FMA in collaboration with Mangalore University, India, organised a series of special lectures on EU-related topics. The person responsible of this lectures was FMA member Mr. Jordi Solé.
Mr. Solé delivered several conferences in different departments, including Political Science, Business Administration and Bio Sciences. Each lecture lasted over two hours and sparked engaging discussions on EU perspectives. We were delighted to offer this opportunity to students, teachers, and staff to familiarise themselves with key EU-related topics and to strengthen academic exchanges between the EU and India. Mr. Solé also met with civil society representatives, the local MP and the Vice Chancellor.

Conference - Italy - Salvemini Duca d’Aosta - Jan Olbrycht
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-03
On 3 June 2025, former MEP Mr. Jan Olbrycht took part in the final session of the 2024/2025 edition of the EP to Campus educational programme, held at the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence.
As the closing speaker of this year’s programme, Mr Olbrycht engaged with secondary school students in an open and lively exchange. His presence marked the culmination of a fruitful series of encounters between former Members of the European Parliament and young learners, aimed at fostering dialogue on Europe’s past, present and future.

About the Educational Programme of the HAEU
The Historical Archives of the European Union offers tailored educational programmes designed for students of all ages. These programmes aim to introduce participants to key topics related to the history of European integration and current developments within EU institutions, utilizing original archival sources. The initiative encourages interactive reflection, discussion, and learning on European issues, democracy, and citizenship.
The Topic of This Academic Year
For the school year 2024/2025 the educational programme is focused on the European citizenship topic: The European Union, its institutions and values. Let’s think about it around a TABLE!

CAFP Annual Meeting 2025
2025-06-14 - 2025-06-16
Ms. Monica Baldi, Vice-President of FMA, participated as a distinguished guest in the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians, held in Ottawa on June 15–16. The meeting featured a series of conferences and events attended by former members of the Canadian Parliament, former members of the United States Congress and former Members of the European Parliament. Among the highlights of this meeting were the following main points:
Memorial Service for Deceased Parliamentarians – June 16, 2025
Ms. Baldi joined CAFP members, current parliamentarians and special guests at the annual service in the House of Commons Chamber. The event honored former Members of the Canadian Parliament who passed away in the previous year.
Fireside Discussion on the Global Geopolitical Landscape – June 16, 2025
At a luncheon hosted by the CAFP, Ms. Baldi took part in a panel discussion with former U.S. Congresswomen Barbara Comstock and Donna Edwards, and former Canadian Minister Seamus O’Regan. The exchange focused on democratic resilience, disinformation and civic engagement. Ms. Baldi contributed a European perspective, which inspired thoughtful questions and a rich dialogue with attendees.
Annual Dinner of the CAFP – June 16, 2025
During the Annual Dinner, Ms. Baldi highlighted the importance of fostering dialogue and cooperation among former legislators across borders. The evening provided a collegial setting to reflect on shared values and opportunities for collaboration.
Speakers at the “Fireside Discussion with Guest Speakers”. From left to right: Seamus O’Regan (Former Member of the Canadian Parliament), Monica Baldi (FMA Vice-President), Barbara Comstock (Former Member of the U.S. Congress) and Donna Edwards (Former Member of the U.S. Congress).
Productive Trilateral Meeting
The three associations, EP_FMA, CAFP and US_AFMC, agreed to advance joint initiatives on civic education, democratic engagement and cross-border dialogue on global challenges. This commitment represents a significant step in strengthening the role of former parliamentarians internationally.
Monica Baldi, FMA Vice-President, during her speech at the CAFP Annual Meeting.

Monica Baldi, FMA Vice-President, delivering a gift to the President of the CAFP, Matt DeCourcey.
Strengthening International Networks – Message from the President of the CAFP
CAFP President Matt DeCourcey reaffirmed the association’s mandate to support democracy in Canada and worldwide. He emphasised the importance of collaboration with European partners and praised Ms. Baldi’s presence in Ottawa as a demonstration of enduring friendship and cooperation between parliamentarians.

“The meeting in Ottawa was particularly fruitful. The three associations of former European, Canadian and US parliamentarians have decided to strengthen their cooperation by working on joint projects.” – Vice President of EP_FMA, Hon. Monica Baldi

From left to right: Matt DeCourcey (CAFP President) and Monica Baldi (FMA Vice-President).

“Migrationshintergrund: Erlebnisse eines Europäers” by Jannis Sakellariou
2025-07-03 16:00 - 17:30
Programme
Profile of speakers
Livestream
Register here

On Thursday 3 July 2025 from 17.00 to 18.15, the book “Migrationshintergrund: Erlebnisse eines Europäers” by former MEP Jannis Sakellariou will be presented post-mortem during the online Librorum event. The FMA, in collaboration with EPLO Germany, will honor the memory and legacy of Mr. Sakellariou, who passed away in 2019, through the presentation of his book at this special and heartfelt event.
Interpretation will be available in English, French and German and the event will be livestreamed via YouTube here. Summary:
In a humorous and exciting way, Jannis Sakellariou, a native of Greece, talks about the hurdles he faced in becoming a German citizen, his difficulties in gaining a professional foothold in Germany in the 1960s, and, last but not least, his lifelong commitment to peace and democracy. He lost his Greek citizenship by fighting against the Athens military junta. In exile in Munich, he started his career in the SPD. Elected to the European Parliament in 1984, he was the foreign policy spokesperson for the Party of European Socialists from 1989 to 2004. In this role, he traveled to crisis areas, held negotiations with despots, and served as an election observer and mediator. However varied his experiences may be, they reflect his strong sense of justice and his social democratic convictions. Jannis Sakellariou was Greek, German, Bavarian and a wholehearted European.
Programme:
The event will begin with a welcome address by FMA Vice-President Monica Baldi, followed by an introduction by Georg Pfeifer, Head of Unit EPLO Germany in Berlin. FMA Honorary Secretary Teresa Riera Madurell will then present the book and its author. Former President of the European Parliament and the FMA, Enrique Barón Crespo and former Head of the EU Delegation to Tunisia, Laura Baeza, will offer their reflections. The Q&A session with the audience will be moderated by Monica Baldi, who will also deliver the closing remarks to conclude the event.

Conference - Italy - University of Pavia - Antonius Toine Manders
2025-09-15 13:00 - 14:00
We are very proud and pleased to announce the continuation of our partnership with the University of Pavia through a new EP to Campus programme.
The University of Pavia hosted an on campus event entitled, “International Week: New corporate scenarios: innovation, sustainability and digitalisation“, that broght together students, professors and professionals to explore the future of business in Europe.
On 15 September, FMA member Mr. Toine Manders delivered the keynote speech at the welcoming session of this International Week event. His speech was titled: “European Policy for sustainable and competitive businesses and the role of the EP”. Mr. Manders shared his valuable insights on European policy for sustainable and competitive businesses and the important role of the European Parliament in this domain.

Webinar - Portugal - University of Porto (UP) - Ivan Štefanec
2025-10-06 18:30 - 20:30
Our seminar in collaboration with the University of Porto (UP), School of Economics and Management (FEP): “Main Political and Economic Challenges for the European Union.” was scheduled for 6 October 2025 at 7:30 PM (CET, Brussels time).
The speaker for this event was former MEP Ivan Štefanec.
The seminar focused on the current and future political and economic challenges facing the European Union. The speaker shared their insights on these issues and discuss potential solutions, followed by an engaging debate with participants. This event was designed for Master’s students at FEP, faculty members, and the general public who are interested in European affairs.
The event was conducted online and included a 45-minute presentation, followed by a 45-minute Q&A session.

2025 FMA Visit to Denmark
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-07
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Programme
List of Participants
Profile of Speakers
Profile of Participants

From 5 to 7 November 2025, the Former Members Association of the European Parliament (FMA) visited Copenhagen in Denmark, coinciding with Denmark’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union (1 July 2025 – 31 December 2025).
The FMA delegation, composed of 27 former Members of the European Parliament from 14 different EU countries, and the United Kingdom, was led by FMA President and Former President of the European Parliament (1994-1997) Dr. Klaus Hänsch and participated in a series of official meetings with representatives of the Danish Parliament, the Government and civil society organisations. The FMA Vice-President Monica Baldi, the Honorary Secretary Teresa Riera and the Treasurer Jean-Pierre Audy were also part of the delegation.
The main objective of this visit was to listen to the priorities of the Danish EU Council Presidency and to explore ways to address the most pressing issues on the EU agenda. The FMA delegation was pluralist in terms of political parties, reflecting a broad range of perspectives and ensuring a constructive and balanced exchange of views.
The programme included a visit to the Danish Parliament, where the FMA delegation met with Henrik Møller, Vice-Chairman of The European Affairs Committee, and Flemming Møller Mortensen, Member of The Foreign Affairs Committee and of The Greenland Committee, and Former Minister for Development Cooperation and Nordic Cooperation. The delegation also met with Mr Jonas Bering Liisberg, Secretary for European Policy and the Arctic at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ms Marie Bjerre, Minister for European Affairs.
At the European Parliament Liaison Office in Denmark, the FMA delegation had the honour of being welcomed by Mr Rasmus Nordqvist, Danish Member of the European Parliament, and Mr Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, former Prime Minister of Denmark and founder of Headspace Denmark.
Representatives from the European Environment Agency (EEA), Ms Catherine Ganzleben and Mr Tobias Long, presented “Europe’s environment 2025” (Every five years, EEA publishes its flagship report on the state of Europe’s environment. This the seventh state of the environment report published by the EEA since 1995).
Last but not least, the visit was an important opportunity to meet former Danish MEPs who are members of the Association. The delegation met Ms Kirsten Jensen, Mayor of the Hillerød Municipality and FMA member and, to discuss about the role and organisation of local authorities and municipalities in Denmark. A visit to the Workers’ Museum followed by a dinner debate also provided an opportunity for dialogue with trade union and employers’ representatives. With valuable contributions from Danish former MEPs and FMA members Mr John Iversen, Ms Karin Riis-Jørgensen and Ms Britta Thomsen, as well as Christoffer Thomas Skov, Deputy Director at Danish Industry organisation and Johan Moesgaard Andersen, EU Director at Dansk Metal.

A full report about the FMA visit to Denmark will be included in the FMA December 2025 Bulletin.

2026 FMA Visit to Cyprus
2026-03-26 - 2026-03-27
Dossier
Programme
List of Participants
Profile of Speakers
Profile of Participants

On 26 and 27 March 2026, the FMA organised a virtual visit to Cyprus on the occasion of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU.
A delegation of European former parliamentarians led by FMA President Klaus Hänsch participated in the two-day online visit to Cyprus. They met with representatives of the Cypriot Parliament, United Nations representatives and former Members of the European Parliament to discuss the priorities of the Cyprus’ Presidency of the EU Council and the current political landscape of the island nation.
On 26 March, the FMA commenced its official visit with a virtual meeting with Hon. Harris Georgiades, Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Foreign and European Affairs Committee. Later that day, the FMA discussed the UN’s role in Cyprus with Khassim Diagne, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. This was followed by a meeting with Nicodemos Damianou, Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, who shared his expertise on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. To conclude the day, the delegation met with the representatives of the Committee on Missing Persons: Leonidas Pantelides, Hakkı Müftüzade, and Pierre Gentile.
On March 27, the FMA met with guest speaker Antigoni Papadopoulou, a former MEP (S&D, 2009–2014) and FMA member from Cyprus. She delivered a presentation titled “Cyprus, Past and Present Challenges and Opportunities”, providing the delegation with a deeper historical context and a forward-looking analysis of the region’s geopolitical landscape.
A full report about the FMA visit to Cyprus will be included in the FMA June 2026 Bulletin.

Conference - Taiwan - Overseas Chinese University - Ana Collado
2025-11-17 05:00 - 07:00
Our EP to Campus event: a conference titled “AI in the EU: The EU Cloud and AI Development Act and Other EU Initiatives”, organised in collaboration with the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Overseas Chinese University (Taichung, Taiwan) took place on 17 November 2025 at 2:00 p.m. (Taiwan time), corresponding to 6:00 a.m. (Brussels time).
The speaker was Ana Collado Jiménez.
The event, named “EU-Taiwan Roundtable“, focused on the topic of AI Development in Europe, including EU digital infrastructure, the EU Cloud and AI Development Act, EU (French, German, and other Large Language Models), cybersecurity, differences in the policy framework between the EU and the USA and other related issues. The event was aimed at OCU faculty and students and guests from off campus.
Taiwan is globally recognized for its excellence in IT and Integrated Circuit manufacturing, and its government is now investing heavily in advancing AI across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare and education. This seminar will therefore be especially valuable for students and guests from Taiwan, offering them insights into European initiatives in these fields.
The event was held on campus and will last between one and two hours.

Lecture - Germany - Universität Tübingen - Godelieve Quisthoudt-Rowohl
2025-11-25 13:00 - 15:00
On 25 November an online EP to Campus event was held titled “Legislative Triangle Lecture”. Processes involved during the legislative trialogues”, organised in collaboration with Universität Tübingen (Tübingen, Germany). The event took place on 25 November 2025 at 14:00 (Brussels time).
The speaker was Dr. Godelieve Quisthoudt-Rowohl.
This conference was part of the course running as part of our masters program Democracy and Governance in Europe. Alongside the lectures by Professor Abels the students were able to hear from the experience of Dr. Godelieve Quisthoudt-Rowohl who was engaged with the trialogue processes.
The event was held online.

Webinar - Japan - Setsunan University - Iban García del Blanco
2025-12-08 07:40 - 09:40
The EP to Campus webinar on ‘Regulations in the EU Digital Market ’ in collaboration with the Faculty of Economics of Setsunan University (Japan) took place on 8 December 2025 at 4.40pm (Japanese time), which corresponds to 8.40am (Brussels time).
The speaker was Iban García del Blanco.
The seminar focused on the European Union’s leadership in regulating the digital market, exploring why and how the EU has taken the lead in this area. The event was aimed at undergraduate economics students at Setsunan University and provided a valuable opportunity to discuss EU regulation of the digital market and its influence on global policy, including recent legislative developments in Japan.
The event took place online and included a 15-30 minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session.

2025 Annual Cocktail Reception and Dinner
2025-12-09 17:30 - 20:30
On 9 December 2025, from 18:30 to 21:30, the FMA hosted its Annual Cocktail Reception and Annual Dinner at the European Parliament in Brussels.
The Annual Dinner, preceded by the Annual Cocktail Reception, included a keynote from our Guest of Honour, Pat Cox, Former EP and FMA President, alongside a speech by Guest Speaker Werner Schmitt, President of the Ukraine Culture Network.
END OF YEAR GREETINGS The FMA Annual Events “End of Year Greetings” continued on 10 December with:

From 10.00 to 11.00: Librorum: “Ten Elections. A History of the European Parliament at the Ballot Box (1979–2024)”
From 11.00 to 13.00: Annual Seminar: “The role of EU institutions and Parliamentary Diplomacy in a changing world”

"Ten Elections. A history of the European Parliament at the ballot box (1979-2024)"
2025-12-10 09:00 - 10:00
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The Librorum event featured the presentation of the book “Ten Elections. 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.
Programme:
The 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. THE BOOK
“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:

Enrique Barón Crespo, Former EP and FMA President
Brando Benifei, MEP
Stefano Castagnoli, Institute of Federalist Studies Altiero Spinelli
Richard Corbett, Former MEP (FMA Member)
Alfredo De Feo, Scientific Director, European College of Parma
Pier Virgilio Dastoli, European Movement
Domènec Ruiz Devesa, Former MEP (FMA Member)
Martí Grau, Director of Jean Monnet House
Jordi Guixé, University of Barcelona / European Observatory on Memories (EUROM)
Danuta Hübner, Former MEP (FMA Member)
Christine Manigand, Université Paris 3
Ines Nauwelaers, Jean Monnet House
Debora Righetti, Jean Monnet House
Sophia Russack, CEPS
Christelle Savall, President of JEF Europe
Michael Shackleton, Lecturer and EU affairs author
Ilke Toygür, Global Policy Center
Luisa Trumellini, Union of European Federalists (UEF)
Nadine Vasseur, Journalist and Writer

This 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.
Summary:
Ten 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.
The 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.
You can read the entire book here. END OF YEAR GREETINGS 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”.
The FMA Annual Events “End of Year Greetings” began on 9 December with:

From 18.30 to 21.30: Cocktail Reception and Annual Dinner. More information is available here.

Please note that the Cocktail Reception and Annual Dinner was exclusively reserved for FMA Members and their guests.

Annual Seminar 2025
2025-12-10 10:00 - 12:00
On 10 December 2025, from 11.00 to 13.00, the FMA organised the 2025 Annual Seminar titled: “The role of EU institutions and Parliamentary Diplomacy in a changing world” in the European Parliament (Brussels) and online. 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 This year’s programme highlighted how parliaments, beyond their legislative and scrutiny role, can serve as platforms for global cooperation and drivers of the common good. Our speakers shared their first-hand experience, illustrating how they and/or their institutions engage in political action that builds bridges, fosters agreements and creates lasting commitments. The speakers were:

Sabine Verheyen, First Vice-President of the European Parliament.
Stefan Dobrev, Chairperson of the EIT Governing Board.
Ana Palacio, Former Member of the European Parliament. Former Foreign Affairs Minister of Spain and Visiting Professor at Georgetown University
Georgi Pirinski, Former Member of the European Parliament. Former Chairman of National Assembly of Bulgaria. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria.

The Librorum event and Annual Seminar were broadcasted live via this webpage and interpretation was available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. END OF YEAR GREETINGS The Annual Seminar was part of the FMA Annual Events “End of Year Greetings” and was preceded by the event Librorum presenting the book: “Ten Elections. A history of the European Parliament at the ballot box (1979-2024)”.
The FMA Annual Events “End of Year Greetings” began on 9 December with a Cocktail Reception and Annual Dinner from 18.30 to 21.30 (reserved for FMA Members and their guests). More information is available here.

Conference - Belgium - KU Leuven - Richard Corbett
2025-12-15 09:00 - 11:00
The EP to Campus event: a conference titled “From Brussels with Insight: EU Politics in Practice”, organised in collaboration with KU Leuven (Leuven, Belgium) took place on 15 December 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
The speaker was Richard Corbett.
This conference was part of the workshops organized by KU Leuven that took place over two days. It is designed for Bachelor of European Studies students, who explored policy and decision-making processes in the EU. During his lecture, Mr. Corbett discussed how policies are developed, the role of stakeholders and lobbying, as well as political communication.
The event was held on campus.

Conference - Italy - University of Bologna- Robert Evans
2025-12-16 14:00 - 15:00
The EP to Campus conference on ‘A European Future: the challenges we face’ in collaboration with the University of Bologna took place on 15 and 16 December 2025.
The speaker was Robert Evans.
He gave a workshop on EU and current global or internal challenges addressed to students of the first joint Bachelor of European Studies – BAES (Unibo, KU Leuven, UCM and JU Krakow) followed by a poster session on European Integration by BAES students.
The event took place on campus at the University of Bologna.

Conference - Italy - A. Gramsci High School - Monica Baldi
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-10
On 10 February 2026, former MEP and FMA Vice-President Monica Baldi participated in the EP to Campus educational programme at the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence, in collaboration with the Former Members Association (FMA).
During her visit, Ms Baldi met with secondary school students for an interactive session centered around the values, institutions and identity of the European Union. The encounter provides a unique opportunity for students to hear directly from a former policymaker and to engage in meaningful conversation on the EU’s role in their lives.
About the Educational Programme of the HAEU
The Historical Archives of the European Union offers tailored educational programmes designed for students of all ages. These programmes aim to introduce participants to key topics related to the history of European integration and current developments within EU institutions, utilizing original archival sources. The initiative encourages interactive reflection, discussion, and learning on European issues, democracy, and citizenship.
The Topic of This Academic Year
For the school year 2025/2026 the educational programme is focused on the European citizenship topic: The European Union, its institutions and values. Let’s think about it around a TABLE!

Conference - Italy - Liceo Scientifico Niccolò Rodolico - John Howarth
2026-02-25 - 2026-02-26
On 26 February 2026, former MEP John Howarth will participate in the EP to Campus educational programme at the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence, in collaboration with the Former Members Association (FMA).
During his visit, Mr Howarth will meet with secondary school students for an interactive session centred around the values, institutions and identity of the European Union. The encounter provides a unique opportunity for students to hear directly from a former policymaker and to engage in meaningful conversation on the EU’s role in their lives.
About the Educational Programme of the HAEU
The Historical Archives of the European Union offers tailored educational programmes designed for students of all ages. These programmes aim to introduce participants to key topics related to the history of European integration and current developments within EU institutions, utilizing original archival sources. The initiative encourages interactive reflection, discussion, and learning on European issues, democracy, and citizenship.
The Topic of This Academic Year
For the school year 2024/2025 the educational programme is focused on the European citizenship topic: The European Union, its institutions and values. Let’s think about it around a TABLE!

Conference - Italy - IIS Il Pontormo - Margarida Marques
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-03
On 3 March 2026, former MEP Margarida Marques will participate in the EP to Campus educational programme at the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence, in collaboration with the Former Members Association (FMA).
During her visit, Ms Marques will meet with secondary school students for an interactive session centered around the values, institutions and identity of the European Union. The encounter provides a unique opportunity for students to hear directly from a former policymaker and to engage in meaningful conversation on the EU’s role in their lives.
About the Educational Programme of the HAEU
The Historical Archives of the European Union offers tailored educational programmes designed for students of all ages. These programmes aim to introduce participants to key topics related to the history of European integration and current developments within EU institutions, utilizing original archival sources. The initiative encourages interactive reflection, discussion, and learning on European issues, democracy, and citizenship.
The Topic of This Academic Year
For the school year 2025/2026 the educational programme is focused on the European citizenship topic: The European Union, its institutions and values. Let’s think about it around a TABLE!

Conference - UK - University of Bath - Pedro Silva Pereira
2026-03-05 15:00 - 17:00
We are pleased to announce our next EP to Campus lecture on ‘The EU in a turbulent global trading system’ in collaboration with the University of Bath. The events will take place on 5 March 2026.
The speaker will be Pedro Silva Pereira.
This EP to Campus event will explore how the EU is responding to today’s turbulent trade environment and how its trade policy is evolving in the face of growing uncertainty. Particular attention will be given to EU–US trade relations, the strategic triangle between the EU, the United States and China, and the EU’s capacity to influence and uphold the international trade order.
The event will take place online.
We look forward to welcoming the Master students of European studies and the students taking the course Politics and Economics.

Conference - France - Lycée Franco-Allemand BUC - Michael Hindley, Johan Nissinen, Julie Ward
2026-03-11 - 2026-03-13
We are pleased to announce our EP to Campus Programme entitled “VEMUN”, organised in collaboration with the Lycée Franco-Allemand de Buc and the Lycée Notre-Dame du Grandchamp. This event takes place on 12 and 13 March 2025.
The speakers are Michael Hindley, FMA Board Member; as well as Johan Nissinen and Julie Ward, both FMA Members.
While the students carry out a simulation of a United Nations meeting, our former MEPs deliver speeches on the theme: “Ensuring Governance in the Future World: What Role for Europe?”
This edition places a particular emphasis on positioning the European Union as a driving force for constructive solutions to global challenges.
This event offers students a unique opportunity to interact with former Members of the European Parliament, enriching their understanding of international affairs and the role of the European Union on the world stage.

2026 Visite de l’AAD au Chypre
2026-03-25 - 2026-03-27
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Les 26 et 27 mars 2026, l’AAD a organisé une visite virtuelle à Chypre à l’occasion de la présidence chypriote du Conseil de l’UE.
Une délégation d’anciens parlementaires européens, conduite par le président de l’AAD, Klaus Hänsch, a participé à cette visite en ligne de deux jours à Chypre. Ils ont rencontré des représentants du Parlement chypriote, des représentants des Nations unies et d’anciens députés européens pour discuter des priorités de la présidence chypriote du Conseil de l’UE et du paysage politique actuel de cette nation insulaire.
Le 26 mars, l’AAD a entamé sa visite officielle par une réunion virtuelle avec l’honorable Harris Georgiades, président de la commission des affaires étrangères et européennes de la Chambre des représentants. Plus tard dans la journée, l’AAD a discuté du rôle de l’ONU à Chypre avec Khassim Diagne, représentant spécial du secrétaire général de l’ONU et chef de la Force des Nations unies chargée du maintien de la paix à Chypre. Cette rencontre a été suivie d’une réunion avec Nicodemos Damianou, vice-ministre de la Recherche, de l’Innovation et de la Politique numérique, qui a partagé son expertise en matière d’intelligence artificielle et de cybersécurité. Pour conclure la journée, la délégation a rencontré les représentants de la Commission des personnes disparues : Leonidas Pantelides, Hakkı Müftüzade, et Pierre Gentile.
Le 27 mars, l’AAD a rencontré l’intervenante invitée Antigoni Papadopoulou, ancienne députée européenne (S&D, 2009–2014) et membre de l’AAD originaire de Chypre. Elle a présenté un exposé intitulé « Chypre, défis et opportunités passés et présents », offrant à la délégation un contexte historique plus approfondi et une analyse prospective du paysage géopolitique de la région.
Un rapport complet sur la visite de l’AAD à Chypre sera publié dans le Bulletin de l’AAD de juin 2026.

Conference - Italy - IIS "G.Peano - Cristiana Muscardini
2026-04-29 - 2026-04-30
On 30 April 2026, former MEP Cristiana Muscardini will participate in the EP to Campus educational programme at the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence, in collaboration with the Former Members Association (FMA).
During her visit, Ms Muscardini will meet with secondary school students for an interactive session centered around the values, institutions and identity of the European Union. The encounter provides a unique opportunity for students to hear directly from a former policymaker and to engage in meaningful conversation on the EU’s role in their lives.
About the Educational Programme of the HAEU
The Historical Archives of the European Union offers tailored educational programmes designed for students of all ages. These programmes aim to introduce participants to key topics related to the history of European integration and current developments within EU institutions, utilizing original archival sources. The initiative encourages interactive reflection, discussion, and learning on European issues, democracy, and citizenship.
The Topic of This Academic Year
For the school year 2025/2026 the educational programme is focused on the European citizenship topic: The European Union, its institutions and values. Let’s think about it around a TABLE!
