Thinking Federalist

JEF Europe Fall 2024 Federal Committee -Strengthening JEF and Fighting for Europe

Between 8 and 10 of November, the Federal Committee of JEF Europe convened in Budapest, Hungary. This body, composed of directly elected delegates, national delegates, and the executive board of JEF Europe, discussed policy, strategy, and the management of JEF’s Europe finances. Join us for (…)

Wednesday 13 November 2024

The Fight for Democracy: Federalism as a Response to the Rise of the Right-Wing in Europe

The European Union is currently facing significant challenges in its foreign policy, including the Ukraine-Russia war, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and their economic consequences. In addition to these external issues, the EU is also confronted with an internal challenge: the rise of (…)

Wednesday 23 October 2024

Castle Seminar 2024: Learning and Networking at Haikko Manor

On a weekend in August, Haikko Manor in Porvoo, Finland, was filled with enthusiastic young members of JEF Finland as nearly 50 participants gathered for the annual Linnaseminaari (Castle Seminar) from August 16th to 18th, 2024. This annual event is highly anticipated among JEF Finland members, (…)

Thursday 5 September 2024

On European Federalism

Like many in our generation I also find it challenging to navigate in the often chaotic and gradually more polarised political and ideological landscape. When I accepted JEF Hungary’s invitation and joined as Executive Vice President I was driven by curiosity and the desire to challenge my own (…)

Friday 19 July 2024

Messages From TNF Board and Staff for Europe Day

On the occassion of Europe Day, marking the anniversary of the Schuman Decleration, selected TNF board and staff members provided special messages regarding what Europe means for them, offering a diverse perspective on Europe and its future. "For me, Europe is Freedom. The freedom to move (…)

Thursday 9 May 2024

A new collaboration between TNF and JEF’s Political Commissions

The New Federalist is happy to announce a new collaboration with JEF’s Political Commissions (PC). As a key component of JEF, the three Political Commissions are in charge of drafting new political resolutions (which are valid for a period of 2.5 years), or reviewing and updating expired ones, (…)

Monday 22 April 2024

In Favor of JEF Europe’s resolution on Israel and Palestine

This article was prepared as part of the participation project of TNF in the activities of JEF Europe’s Political Commissions As an Israeli-Dutch citizen, I moved back to Europe (Germany) from Tel Aviv on October 3, 2023, for a PhD program. On October 7, I woke up on 8 am for vague report on (…)

Sunday 21 April 2024

PC2: Strengthening JEF’s Commitment to a Circular Economy

This year, writers from The New Federalist had the opportunity to participate in the JEF Political Commission sessions and engage in pivotal discussions. Alongside one of our resident columnists, Talisa Mazzoni, I attended the Political Commission 2 meetings, which focuses on the theme of (…)

Sunday 21 April 2024

Third Day - JEF Europe Federal Committee in Tartu, Estonia

After a busy social program and further informal discussions between the members and observers of the Federal Committee, the third and last day of this statutory event began in Tartu’s iconic science center. The program began with a speech by the President of JEF Europe, Christelle Savall, (…)

Tuesday 16 April 2024

Second DAY - JEF EUROPE FEDERAL COMMITTEE IN TARTU, ESTONIA

On the second day of the Spring Federal Committee in Tartu, the New Federalist reports from a long day full of various events. Although many detailed discussions were held from morning up until evening, we bring to you an abbreviated summary of the day. Yesterday, JEF Europe strongly outlined (…)

Sunday 14 April 2024

World Federalism Aspirations – Between the European Union and the World

In the aftermath of the devastation wrought by World War II (1939-1945), Europe stood at a crucial crossroad, grappling with the ruins of a shattered continent and the spectre of further conflicts from within and from the east. Amidst this turmoil, visionaries dared to dream of a different (…)

Monday 11 March 2024

Altiero Spinelli’s federalist plan a project, a method and an agenda for an unfinished Europe Appeal to European innovators

The Europe imagined by the founding parents after the horrors of two world wars is still unfinished, and the goal of a federal community on the continent that guarantees peace, justice, solidarity and democracy is always today the necessary and urgent answer to the challenges of a world (…)

Wednesday 14 February 2024
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