Ahead of the European Council meeting of 19–20 March, the Action Committee for the United States of Europe has taken an initiative to contribute to the ongoing debate on the future direction of the European Union.
Last week, the Action Committee transmitted a letter to Pedro Lourtie, Head of Cabinet of the President of the European Council, together with a document drafted in the format of European Council conclusions. The initiative was undertaken on behalf of the President of the Union of European Federalists (UEF), Domènec Ruiz Devesa, with the aim of providing a constructive federalist contribution to the current reflection on how the Union can strengthen its capacity to act.
The document focuses on three key areas currently at the centre of the EU agenda: European sovereignty in security and defence, digital sovereignty, and progress towards a deeper political union. It proposes a set of measures designed to reinforce the Union’s ability to respond effectively to the growing geopolitical and technological challenges facing Europe.
In particular, the contribution highlights the need to overcome the limitations of unanimity in decision-making, to advance the discussion on institutional reform based on the European Parliament’s proposal of 23 November 2023 to revise the Treaty of Lisbon, and to promote a coherent framework of strengthened cooperations among Member States willing to move forward in key policy areas.
Among the priorities identified are the further deepening of the internal market, stronger tax coordination, and greater integration of foreign policy and defence. The initiative aims to encourage concrete progress in these areas while supporting a broader federalist vision of the European Union.
Through this contribution, the Action Committee seeks to participate constructively in the debate on how to equip the European Union with the political and institutional tools necessary to act effectively and protect its citizens in an increasingly complex global environment.
The full document can be consulted here: