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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][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Read Commissioner Kubilius’ speech here” color=”primary” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fec.europa.eu%2Fcommission%2Fpresscorner%2Fdetail%2Fen%2Fspeech_26_1360″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/annual-cocktail-and-dinner-debate-2025-4/
CATEGORIES:Dinner Debate
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SUMMARY:Conference - Italy - Scuola Europea Parma - Anneli Jäätteenmäki
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On 4 June 2026\, former MEP Ms Anneli Jäätteenmäki 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). \nDuring her visit\, Ms Jäätteenmäki met with secondary school students for an interactive session centered 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nAbout the Educational Programme of the HAEU \nThe 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. \nThe Topic of This Academic Year \nFor 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! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/italy-scuola-europea-parma-anneli-jaatteenmaki/
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SUMMARY:"Ón Spidéal go Strasbourg"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]On Monday 29 June 2026\, from 17.00 to 18.15 (Brussels time)\, we will be launching 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 provided in English and French.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Programme” color=”primary” css=”.vc_custom_1782401868339{background-color: #1E73BE00 !important;border-color: #FFFFFF00 !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDraft-Programme-Librorum-29-June-2026.pdf”][vc_btn title=”Register here” color=”primary” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FAXU5D5FnSpynXHDCtRpEtg%23%2Fregistration”][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: \nThis book recounts the experiences of Ó Neachtain\, a native speaker of Irish\, within the European Union. It describes in detail the historic political journey that led to Irish becoming a fully-fledged official and working language of the EU\, a process strongly supported by advocates such as himself during his term of office. Finally\, the text examines how this legislative breakthrough opened up unprecedented opportunities for him to carry out his parliamentary duties and address the European Parliament directly in Gaelic. \nProgramme: \nThe event will begin with a welcome address by the FMA’s Vice-President\, Monica Baldi\, followed by an introduction by Fearghas Ó BÉARA\, Head of EPLO Ireland. Michael J. HINDLEY\, a member of the FMA’s Board of Directors\, will then present the book and its author. The author of the book and former Member of the European Parliament will share his thoughts. The question-and-answer session with the audience will be moderated by Mr Hindley\, and the closing address will be delivered by Godelieve QUISTHOUDT-ROWOHL\, a member of the FMA Board of Directors.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register here” color=”primary” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FAXU5D5FnSpynXHDCtRpEtg%23%2Fregistration|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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