" Europe is the natural context in which solutions for social and economic progress will find their true meaning and true value."

Born on 11 April 1920 in Potenza (Italy). 
• In 1946, aged 26, he was elected a Member of the Constituent Assembly that was responsible for drafting Italy's new post-war constitution. He was appointed secretary to the Agriculture Committee. 
• In 1948 he was elected a Member of the Italian Parliament, where he sat until 2003, when the President of Italy appointed him a senator for life. 
• Between 1950 and 1952 he was a minister in several Italian centre and centre-left governments. 
• From August 1970 to February 1972, he was President of the Italian Government's Council of Ministers. 
• In 1985 he became President of the European Union of Christian Democrats. 
• On 12 July 1990 he was appointed President of the Atlantic Committee. 
• Finally, from March 1993 to June 1995, he was President of Christian Democrat International.

◦ In 1976 Mr Colombo became a Member of the European Parliament, where he sat until 1992 in the Christian-Democratic Group which later became the Group of the European People's Party. 
◦ In March 1977 he was elected President of the European Parliament and led it towards the first elections by direct universal suffrage. 
◦ In May 1979 he received the Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, the third Italian politician to receive this honour after Alcide de Gasperi and Antonio Segni. 
◦ From February to May 1992 he was chairman of the temporary committee on the Delors II package (From the Single Act to Maastricht and beyond: the means to match our ambitions), which had a remit concerning achievement of the Maastricht Treaty objectives.

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Emilio Colombo

The Conference on the Future of Europe is a series of citizen-led debates and discussions that enable people from across Europe to share their ideas and help shape our common European future. The European Citizens´panels are an integral part of the CoFoE.

The European Citizens’ Panel on "EU in the world / Migration" will meet at the European Institute for Public Administration in Maastricht and online to deliver its recommendations. In March, the Panel’s report - on the EU’s self-reliance and stability, its place in the world, and all aspects of migration-related issues - will be debated in a Conference Plenary session.

The panels bring together people from different walks of life. Citizens have been chosen randomly by specialist contractors on behalf of the EU institutions, using methodologies that ensure that they are representative of the EU's diversity in terms of geographic origin, gender, age, socioeconomic background and level of education. Young people between 16 and 25 make up one-third of each panel.

These citizens come up with ideas and recommendations that will feed into the overall Conference deliberations, in particular into the Conference Plenaries, and ultimately into the report on its final outcome. The European Citizens’ Panels kicked&nbsp;off with the first 200-citizen meeting 17-19 of September in Strasbourg.

The first sessions of all four Panels took&nbsp;place on&nbsp;Parliament’s premises in Strasbourg and began&nbsp;working on draft recommendations within each Panel’s remit. This first European Citizens’ Panel focused on a stronger economy, social justice, jobs/education, youth, culture, and sport/digital transformation, based on citizens’ contributions collected from across Europe on a Multilingual Digital Platform, as well as support and presentations from prominent academics. The second European Citizens’ Panel focused&nbsp;on European democracy/values, rights, the rule of law, and security. The third panel´s agenda was&nbsp;climate change, environment and health. The fourth on the EU in the world/migration.

Also, the Panels are meeting in four European academic institutions (Dublin, Florence, Natolin/Warsaw, and Maastricht) to finalise their recommendations so they can be discussed at the Conference Plenary.

From 25-27 February&nbsp;the final European Citizens' Panels covering ‘A stronger economy, social justice and jobs / Education, culture, youth and sport / Digital transformation' was held in Dublin. The recommendations will be debated at the Conference Plenary in early March, alongside recommendations from the Panel on 'EU in the world / migration', and from national panels and events.

European Citizens’ Panels

Former German chancellor and Honorary Citizen of EuropeHelmut Kohl, who passed away on 16 June, was honoured for his contribution to Europe with a ceremony hosted by Parliament in Strasbourg on 1 July 2017.

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The ceremony was be attended by the presidents of EU institutions, former and current heads of state and government and other dignitaries.

Helmut Kohl, born in 1930, served as German chancellor from 1982 to 1998 and led the country through its reunification in 1990 following the collapse of the Soviet bloc. Together with then French president François Mitterrand, Kohl played an instrumental role in the signing of the Maastricht Treaty in 1992, which created the euro and transformed the existing European communities into the European Union. EU heads of state and government proclaimed Helmut Kohl as “Honorary citizen of Europe” in December 1998. “The creation of German unity and the consolidation of European unification, culminating in Economic and Monetary Union, are Dr Helmut Kohl's life's work. For that life's work, we offer him our sincere gratitude and our heartfelt appreciation,” said the conclusions of the European Council in Vienna. Only Jean Monnet (in 1976) and Jacques Delors (in 2015) have been awarded the same title.

“Helmut Kohl was a visionary and a statesman who championed reconciliation and unity among the peoples of Europe. He will be missed,” said Parliament President Antonio Tajani on the news of his death.

European ceremony of honour for Helmut KOHL

Formal hearings of commissioners-designate were introduced as a result of the Maastricht Treaty. The first Commission to be subject to this new procedure was the Santer Commission in 1995. The Santer Commission was appointed by the Council on 23 January for the period 1995–2000. It took office on 1 February.

First Commission hearings

Frans Timmermans, born on 6 May 1961 in Maastricht, is a Dutch politician. Timmermans is Executive Vice-President and Commissioner designate for European Green Deal.

After the hearing by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) of the European Parliament, the committee prepares an evaluation letter on the candidate. Parliament is expected to vote on the new Commission as a whole on 23 October.

Hearing of Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President-designate

REGI mission to the Flood-affected areas in the Netherlands - Round table - Maastricht

Press point by Guy VERHOFSTADT, co-Chair of the CoFoE on Conference on the Future of Europe - Panel 4 : "EU in the World / Migration" in Maastricht, Netherlands

REGI mission to the Flood-affected areas in the Netherlands - Exhibition European Heritage Label - Maastricht

REGI mission to the Flood-affected areas in the Netherlands - Working lunch with the King’s Commissioner in Maastricht

Conference on the Future of Europe - Panel 4 : EU in the World / Migration in Maastricht, Netherlands

EPRS EP - EUI History Roundtable : 25th anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty

EPRS roundtable discussion - 60 years of the Treaties of Rome -25 years of the Treaty of Maastricht

60th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome - Solemn Event : Citizen's Parliament

60 years Treaty of Rome - Solemn Event : Citizen's Parliament

AFCO Workshop on the Implementation of the Treaty provisions concerning national Parliaments

Exhibition of a collection of Treaties of the European construction at the Palazzo della Farnesina, the building of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, namely: Treaties of Rome establishing the EEC and Euratom; The Treaty of Maastricht and the Treaty of Lisbon

PENNINGS, Joost M.E. - Director Marketing-Finance ResearchLab, Maastricht University & Wageningen University

ECR group conference : ' Future-proofing the dairy sector - What do Financial and Risk tools mean for farmers ? '

Francesca RATTI, Giorgio NAPOLITANO - President of the Republic of Italy

Conference The Spinelli Draft Treaty today 30 years after the adoption of the draft Treaty on the European Union

Ceremony of the signature of the Treaty on the European Union in Maastricht on February 7, 1992.

Conference on the Future of Europe - Panel 4 : EU in the World / Migration in Maastricht, Netherlands - Press point by Guy VERHOFSTADT, co-Chair of the CoFoE

Conference on the Future of Europe - Panel 4 : EU in the World / Migration in Maastricht, Netherlands - Plenary session

Conference on the Future of Europe - Panel 4 : EU in the World / Migration in Maastricht, Netherlands - Opening Plenary Session

On 1 November 1993, the Maastricht Treaty came into force! It marked a new stage in the process of European integration by creating 'an ever-closer union among the peoples of Europe'.   

The Treaty is the cornerstone of the European Union that we know today. It gave more power to the people by increasing the lawmaking powers of the European Parliament!  

Did you know that thanks to the Maastricht Treaty you, as EU citizen, can vote and stand in EU elections in any EU country? Your next chance is in June 2024!

The Maastricht Treaty: 30 years of ever-closer union

&lt;p>This infoclip hilights the main events of the Conference on the Future of Europe, from the signature of the beginning of the process on March 2021 in Brussels by David SASSOLI, former EP President, Ursula von der LEYEN, EC President and Antonio COSTA, Portugese Prime Minister, going through all citizens panels in Florence, Natolin, Maastricht and Dublin, to the final closing event on 9 May 2022, in Strasbourg.&lt;/p>

Infoclip: Conference on the Future of Europe outcome - highlights from the CoFoE events

Joined by Ukrainian citizens and MPs for the ‘EU in the world’ debate, the Conference Plenary will hold thematic discussions based on ideas from European Citizens’ Panels. 40 recommendations have been prepared by the European Citizens’ Panel on ‘EU in the world / migration’ that met on 11-13 February 2022 in Maastricht, the Netherlands, and 48 recommendations by the Panel on ‘a stronger economy, social justice and jobs / education, culture, youth and sport / digital transformation’ which concluded its work on 25-27 February in Dublin, Ireland. These, and ideas on the same topics stemming from the national Citizens’ Panels organised by the member states, are presented and discussed in the Conference Plenary at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Conference on the Future of Europe: highlights

40 recommendations have been prepared by the European Citizens’ Panel on ‘EU in the world / migration’ that met on 11-13 February 2022 in Maastricht, the Netherlands. These ideas are now presented and discussed in the Conference Plenary at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Conference on the Future of Europe: EU in the World: Plenary debate (part 3)

The fourth plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe take place in Strasbourg to discuss recommendations from two European Citizens’ Panels on: "EU in the world / migration" and "A stronger economy, social justice and jobs / Education, culture, youth and sport / Digital transformation" This clip presents the works of the citizens' Panel in Maastricht and Dublin and statements of the citizens who participated.

Clip - Conference on the Future of Europe: European Citizens’ Panels: Maastricht (11-13/02/2022) and Dublin (25-27/02/2022)

European citizens voted 40 recommendations, which they will debate with the EU institutions, governments, MPs and civil society at the next Conference Plenary in Strasbourg. Participants met in Maastricht, for the third and final session of the panel on migration and the EU’s role in the world.

Migration, foreign policy: Citizens make recommendations in Maastricht

The fourth European Citizens’ Panel of the Conference on the Future of Europe met in Maastricht to debate and delivers its recommendations. Panelists discussed issues related to “EU in the world/migration”. They finalised their recommendations, which will then be debated at the Conference Plenary meeting on 11-12 March. Atmosphere of the votes, last day in Maastricht, statement of citizens

Conference on the Future of Europe - Panel 4 : "EU in the World / Migration" in Maastricht, Netherlands

The European Citizens’ Panel on "EU in the world / Migration" meets at the European Institute for Public Administration in Maastricht and online to deliver its recommendations. Ambiance in working groups/subgroups, statement of citizens and Guy Vehofstadt, co-chair of the executive board of the COFOE

The European Institute of Public Administration in Maastricht and Studio Europa Maastricht (Netherlands) hosts the final session of this Panel, in which some 200 panellists will participate. Guy VERHOFSTADT, Parliament’s Co-Chair of the Executive Board of the Conference answers to the press.

Press point by Guy VERHOFSTADT, co-Chair, on the Conference on the Future of Europe - Panel 4 : "EU in the World / Migration" in Maastricht, Netherlands

The European Citizens’ Panel on "EU in the world / Migration" meets at the European Institute for Public Administration in Maastricht and online to deliver its recommendations. Ambiance of arrivals, opening ceremony, statements of citizens

Formal hearings of commissioners-designate were introduced as a result of the Maastricht Treaty. The first Commission to be subject to this new procedure was the Santer Commission in 1995. The Santer Commission was appointed by the Council on 23 January for the period 1995–2000. It took office on 1 February.

Live replay: Panel 1 - The science behind the assessment of glyphosate:&nbsp; hearing on the Monsanto papers and Glyphosate questions and answers with&nbsp;Anja HAZEKAMP (GUE/NGL, NL); Alojz PETERLE (EPP, SI); Albert DESS (EPP, DE); Susanne MELIOR (S&amp;D, DE); Dr Kate Guyton, International Agency for Research; Prof Christopher J. Portier, Maastricht University; and Dr Jos&eacute; Tarazona, Head of Pesticides Unit, EFSA

(06) Hearing on the Monsanto papers and Glyphosate: Q&A with Anja HAZEKAMP (GUE/NGL, NL); Alojz PETERLE (EPP, SI); Albert DESS (EPP, DE); Susanne MELIOR (S&D, DE); Dr Kate Guyton; Prof Christopher J. Portier; and Dr José Tarazona (10:15 - 10:33)

Live replay: Panel 1 - The science behind the assessment of glyphosate: presentation by Prof Christopher J. PORTIER, Maastricht University, at the hearing on the Monsanto papers and Glyphosate.

(02) Hearing on the Monsanto papers and Glyphosate: presentation by Prof Christopher J. PORTIER, Maastricht University (09:14- 09:29)

This memoclip illustrates the main treaties (from Paris to Lisbon) and their consequences on the European Parliament

Memoclip: The treaties

European elections: European Parliament elections; European democracy ; European Commission; &nbsp;EPP; &nbsp;S&amp;D Greens/EFA GUE/NGL ALDE Lisbon Treaty Martin Schulz President of the European Parliament Jean-Claude Juncker President of the European Commission Klaus Welle Secretary-General of the European Parliament Rolf-Dieter Krause ARD Brussels Correspondent Joseph Daul President of the European People&rsquo;s Party Thomas Christiansen Professor of Institutional Politics Maastricht University Ska Keller Greens/EFA Germany Alexis Tsipras Prime Minister of Greece Jaume Duch Guillot Director for the Media and European Parliament Spokesman David Cameron UK Prime Minister Angela Merkel German Chancellor

Spitzenkandidat: the underlying story

Interview with Klaus HÄNSCH, former EP President (1994-1997) on the Treaty of Maastricht.

The story of the EP by its Presidents: Klaus HÄNSCH, EP President 1994 - 1997 - 3. Treaty of Maastricht

Interview with Enrique BARÓN CRESPO, former EP President (1989-1992) on the fall of the Berlin Wall and the way to Maastricht.

FR Subtitles - The story of the EP by its Presidents: Enrique BARÓN CRESPO, President of the EP 1989-1992 - 1. The fall of the Berlin Wall and the way to Maastricht

DE Subtitles - The story of the EP by its Presidents: Enrique BARÓN CRESPO, President of the EP 1989-1992 - 1. The fall of the Berlin Wall and the way to Maastricht

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