The Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) is an initiative of the European Union to reform its policies and institutions following large-scale consultations across the continent between May 2021 and Spring 2022.

The goals, principles, governance and methodology of the Conference are laid down in a Joint Declaration co-signed by the Presidents of the European Parliament, European Commission and Council on 10 March 2021.

The CoFoE inauguration event took place on 9 May 2021 in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

The programme featured a welcome speech by French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as speeches by Presidents Sassoli, von der Leyen and Prime Minister Costa, representing the EU Institutions alongside short interventions by the Conference Executive Board’s co-chairs. Contributions via video link from citizens and civil society were also broadcasted, as well as musical performances by Violinist Renaud Capuçon and Karski quartet. The launch was linked to Europe Day events across the Member states.

Erasmus students from all member states were present in the Parliament’s hemicycle, and around 300 citizens were invited to attend remotely through large TV screens. Ministers for European affairs and other VIP guests also joined remotely.

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Conference on the Future of Europe – Inaugural Event

Conference on the Future of Europe – Inaugural event - Highlights of the Conference

Conference on the Future of Europe - Inaugural Event: Departure statement by Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic

Conference on the Future of Europe – Inaugural event: end of the ceremony - Call by presenters to join the platform

Conference on the Future of Europe - Inaugural Event: final Clip / Himno a la alegría featuring Spanish artists and VIPs

Conference on the Future of Europe - Inaugural Event: testimonials - Citizens around Europe

Conference on the Future of Europe - Inaugural Event: video EuropaVox / Clip Europe Day in the EU capitals - 9 May events from across Europe

Conference on the Future of Europe - Inaugural Event: Questions and answers session with Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Dubravka ŠUICA and Guy VERHOFSTADT, CoFoE Co-Chairs

Conference on the Future of Europe - Inaugural Event: statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

Conference on the Future of Europe - Inaugural Event: Musical part - Violinist Renaud Capuçon "Méditation de Thaïs" - Jules Massenet

Conference on the Future of Europe - Inaugural Event: statement by Antonio COSTA, Portuguese Prime Minister and President-in-office of the Council of the EU

Conference on the Future of Europe - Inaugural Event: statement by David SASSOLI, EP President

Conference on the Future of Europe - Inaugural Event: Musical part - Karski Quartet Joseph Haydn - quartet opus 76 No 1, First movement - Allegro con spirito

Conference on the Future of Europe - Inaugural event

Conference on the Future of Europe – Inaugural event

The Conference on the Future of Europe kicks off in Strasbourg

Signature by David SASSOLI, EP President and Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic on the triennial agreement

Meeting of the executive board of the CoFoE with the EP delegation: arrivals and roundtable

Conference on the Future of Europe - Inaugural event: Arrival of Antonio COSTA, Portuguese Prime Minister

Conference on the Future of Europe - Inaugural Event: Aerials Strasbourg drone images, clip "Conference on the Future of Europe" and introduction by Annelies BECK (VRT) and Caroline DE CAMARET (France 24)

Conference on the Future of Europe - Inaugural event: Arrival of Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic

Clip: Europe Day 2021 in the capitals

Infoclip: Illustration shots of the city of Strasbourg

Conference on the Future of Europe - Inaugural Event: Statement by Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic

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