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SUMMARY:Annual Memorial Service 2026
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URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/annual-memorial-service-2026/
CATEGORIES:Memorial Service
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SUMMARY:Annual Cocktail and Dinner Debate 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Former Members Association’s annual Dinner Debate took place on Tuesday\, 2 June 2026\, from 18:30 to 21:30. The event wase hosted in the elegant Members’ Restaurant of the European Parliament in Brussels. The dinner coincided with the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Association. \nThe evening began with a cocktail reception featuring a welcome message from Vice President Katarina Barley. Following the reception\, European Commissioner for Defence and Space\, Andrius Kubilius opened the dinner with a keynote speech titled: “The way to achieve a genuine European Defence Union.” His speech was followed by an interactive exchange with FMA members. \nTo ensure a seamless experience for all guests\, English and French interpretation was available throughout the event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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CATEGORIES:Dinner Debate
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SUMMARY:"Ón Spidéal go Strasbourg"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nOn Monday 29 June 2026 from 17.00 to 18.15 (Brussels time)\, we will launch a new online edition of Librorum\, featuring the presentation of the book “Ón Spidéal go Strasbourg”\, written by former MEP Seán Ó NEACHTAIN. \nInterpretation will be available in English and French. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Programme” color=”primary” css=”” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDraft-Programme-Librorum-29-June-2026.pdf|target:_blank”][vc_btn title=”Register here” color=”primary” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FAXU5D5FnSpynXHDCtRpEtg%23%2Fregistration|target:_blank”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”31936″ img_size=”medium” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]THE BOOK[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nSummary: \nThe book explores Ó Neachtain’s firsthand experiences as a native Irish speaker navigating the European Union. It details the historic political journey of making Irish a full official and working language of the EU a process heavily supported by advocates like himself during his tenure. Finally\, the text examines how this legislative milestone created unprecedented opportunities for him to engage in parliamentary duties and address the European Parliament directly as Gaeilge. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nProgramme: \nThe event will begin with a welcome address by FMA Vice-President Monica Baldi\, followed by an introduction by Fearghas Ó BÉARA\, Head of EPLO Ireland. FMA Board Member Michael J. HINDLEY will then present the book and its author. The author of the book and Former Member of the European Parliament will offer their reflections. The Q&A session with the audience will be moderated by Mr Hindley\, and the closing remarks of the event will be delivered by FMA Board Member Godelieve QUISTHOUDT-ROWOHL.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register here” color=”primary” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FAXU5D5FnSpynXHDCtRpEtg%23%2Fregistration|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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