XXVI EUROPEAN CONGRESS
Sovereign again
through Europe
23-25 NOVEMBER 2018 | VIENNA
Dear Friends,
The XXVI Congress of the Union of European Federalists will take place in Vienna from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 November 2018.
This Congress will be the occasion to discuss the European Federalists' strategy, campaign and policy proposals for the many challenges Europe is facing today: the completion of the Monetary Union, the development of the EU's social dimension, the reinforcement of the EU defense capabilities and the prospects for further political integration in view of the upcoming 2019 European elections. Most importantly, the Congress will be the occasion to review the shape and the way of working and financing of our organisation in a very difficult financial and organisational moment. Last but not least, the Congress is expected to elect a new President.
We trust the Congress will be an occasion for the mobilisation of all of our sections from across Europe so we invite you to spread the invitation broadly among your sections and members.
Registration for the Congress is now open.
Further information
Delegates
National sections are encouraged to appoint their delegates to the Congress as soon as possible and communicate their names to the UEF Secretariat before 15th September 2018. A table showing the number of delegate per section is available on our website. Please, invite them to register by filling in the registration form by 26th October 2018.
Observers
The Congress is open to observers. We encourage national sections to invite all their activists to participate in the Congress as observers. They must register by filling in the registration form by 26th October 2018.
Venue
House of the European Union, Wipplingerstraße 35, AT-1010 Vienna (on Friday)
University of Vienna, Department of Communications, Währinger Straße 29, AT-1090 Vienna (on Saturday and Sunday)
For more information on transportation means to Vienna, public transport and venues, please, check the Practical Information Kit and the dedicated Google Map.
Draft Agenda
A draft agenda is now available to download from our website. This agenda will be updated regularly as speakers are confirmed.
Participation conditions
Registration of participants will be confirmed only upon receipt of their participation contribution of 50,00 EUR by the European Secretariat. A reduced participation contribution of 25,00 EUR applies to members of JEF, participants under 25 years old and job seekers. Payment instructions are available on the Congress web page and will be sent to you in the confirmation email you will receive after registration.
The participation contribution covers the Congress material, coffee breaks, light lunch on Saturday and it supports the costs of the venues for the meetings.
Given the UEF's current financial situation, no travel reimbursement is available.
UEF-Austria is working on a possible reception on Friday evening and/or on Saturday evening, but this will not be confirmed until September. Alternatively, participants will have to make their own dinner arrangements.
Registration deadline
All participants need to register by filling in the registration form by Friday 26th October 2018.
Submission of candidacies to positions of Bureau members (including Vice-Presidents and Treasurer)
Members who want to run for election as Bureau members (including Vice-President and Treasurer) need to fill in the Bureau Candidacy Submission Form by 26th October 2018 midnight, where they will be able to introduce themselves, their motivation to lead the organisation and provide with the requested information and documentation.
Members desiring to submit their candidacy to become UEF Federal Committee elected members will be asked to register their candidacy during the Congress.
Submission of motions and resolutions
By decision of the Bureau, resolutions, motions and proposals of amendments to the Statutes must be submitted through the Motions Submission Form by 24th September to ensure proper time for review by the Bureau and the national sections and the preparation of amendments.
We will keep you updated on important developments of the organisation of the Congress, as well as of the candidacies and motions submitted. Meanwhile, if you have any further questions about the Congress please do not hesitate to contact the UEF Secretariat by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Managing Director.
In the meantime, please, do not hesitate to check the Congress page on a regular basis for more information.
With best regards,
Paolo VACCA
Secretary-General
Union of European Federalists [UEF]
Square de Meeûs 25
B-1000 Bruxelles
+32 (0)2 508-3030
The XXVI Congress of the Union of European Federalists will take place in Vienna from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 November 2018.
This Congress will be the occasion to discuss the European Federalists' strategy, campaign and policy proposals for the many challenges Europe is facing today: the completion of the Monetary Union, the development of the EU's social dimension, the reinforcement of the EU defense capabilities and the prospects for further political integration in view of the upcoming 2019 European elections. Most importantly, the Congress will be the occasion to review the shape and the way of working and financing of our organisation in a very difficult financial and organisational moment. Last but not least, the Congress is expected to elect a new President.
We trust the Congress will be an occasion for the mobilisation of all of our sections from across Europe so we invite you to spread the invitation broadly among your sections and members.
Registration for the Congress is now open.
Further information
Delegates
National sections are encouraged to appoint their delegates to the Congress as soon as possible and communicate their names to the UEF Secretariat before 15th September 2018. A table showing the number of delegate per section is available on our website. Please, invite them to register by filling in the registration form by 26th October 2018.
Observers
The Congress is open to observers. We encourage national sections to invite all their activists to participate in the Congress as observers. They must register by filling in the registration form by 26th October 2018.
Venue
House of the European Union, Wipplingerstraße 35, AT-1010 Vienna (on Friday)
University of Vienna, Department of Communications, Währinger Straße 29, AT-1090 Vienna (on Saturday and Sunday)
For more information on transportation means to Vienna, public transport and venues, please, check the Practical Information Kit and the dedicated Google Map.
Draft Agenda
A draft agenda is now available to download from our website. This agenda will be updated regularly as speakers are confirmed.
Participation conditions
Registration of participants will be confirmed only upon receipt of their participation contribution of 50,00 EUR by the European Secretariat. A reduced participation contribution of 25,00 EUR applies to members of JEF, participants under 25 years old and job seekers. Payment instructions are available on the Congress web page and will be sent to you in the confirmation email you will receive after registration.
The participation contribution covers the Congress material, coffee breaks, light lunch on Saturday and it supports the costs of the venues for the meetings.
Given the UEF's current financial situation, no travel reimbursement is available.
UEF-Austria is working on a possible reception on Friday evening and/or on Saturday evening, but this will not be confirmed until September. Alternatively, participants will have to make their own dinner arrangements.
Registration deadline
All participants need to register by filling in the registration form by Friday 26th October 2018.
Submission of candidacies to positions of Bureau members (including Vice-Presidents and Treasurer)
Members who want to run for election as Bureau members (including Vice-President and Treasurer) need to fill in the Bureau Candidacy Submission Form by 26th October 2018 midnight, where they will be able to introduce themselves, their motivation to lead the organisation and provide with the requested information and documentation.
Members desiring to submit their candidacy to become UEF Federal Committee elected members will be asked to register their candidacy during the Congress.
Submission of motions and resolutions
By decision of the Bureau, resolutions, motions and proposals of amendments to the Statutes must be submitted through the Motions Submission Form by 24th September to ensure proper time for review by the Bureau and the national sections and the preparation of amendments.
We will keep you updated on important developments of the organisation of the Congress, as well as of the candidacies and motions submitted. Meanwhile, if you have any further questions about the Congress please do not hesitate to contact the UEF Secretariat by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Managing Director.
In the meantime, please, do not hesitate to check the Congress page on a regular basis for more information.
With best regards,
Paolo VACCA
Secretary-General
Union of European Federalists [UEF]
Square de Meeûs 25
B-1000 Bruxelles
+32 (0)2 508-3030
