The Spinelli Group
Our Mission
The Spinelli Group is an informal intergroup bringing together Members of the European Parliament from across political families who share a common goal: advancing European integration and building a more democratic, effective and federal European Union.
In a world of increasing interdependence, the Spinelli Group believes that only a more united and politically integrated Europe can ensure democratic accountability, protect fundamental values, and deliver meaningful results for its citizens.
The Group is composed of MEPs belonging to different political families and works to strengthen the role of the European Parliament, promote institutional reforms, and enhance the Union’s capacity to act on the major challenges of our time.
Raquel García Hermida-van der Walle, MEP of Renew Europe in the European Parliament, is the current Chair of the Spinelli Group since May 2026.
About Us
Named after Altiero Spinelli, founder of the Union of European Federalists (UEF) and one of the founding father of the European integration, the Spinelli Group was created in September 2010 in the European Parliament in Brussels by MEP Guy Verhofstadt (RENEW), former MEPs Daniel Cohn-Bendit and Sylvie Goulard, and former EP Vice President Isabelle Durant.
PAST CHAIRS
PE 2010-2014
- 10 September 2010: creation with Co-Chair Andrew Duff (UEF President at that time) and Daniel Cohn-Bendit
- 10 November 2010: the Spinelli Group was officially created. Co-Chairs Andrew Duff and Sergio Cofferati
PE 2014-2019
- 22 October 2014 until 26 October 2017: Co-Chairs Elmar Brok (also President of the UEF) and Jo Leinen (former President of the UEF)
- 26 October 2017 until end legislature: Chair Andrew Duff
PE 2019-2024
- 18 September 2019 until 22 October 2021: Chair Brando Benifei (S&D)
- 22 October 2021 until 22 October 2022: Chair Daniel Fruend (Greens)
- 22 October 2022 until 10 October 2024: Chair Sandro Gozi (Renew)
PE 2024-2029
- 10 October 2024 until 25 June 2025: Chair Lukas Mandl (PPE)
- 25 June 2025 until 19 May 2026: Chair Gabrille Bischoff (S&D)
- 19 May 2026 – current: Chair Raquel Garcia Hermida-van der Walle (Renew)
The European Moment is Now
The Spinelli Group’s Manifesto
The European Union is facing existential challenges at a time in which the multilateral order is drastically eroding.
Now more than ever it is clear that we need to make bold decisions based on our ideas and values, that we have to stand up for them and not abandon them at the first difficulties.
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