On Armistice Day, the European Free Alliance (EFA) honours the memory of all those who lost their lives in war and renews its commitment to peace, dialogue and international solidarity.
On the 11th November, we commemorate the Armistice that brought an end to the fighting of the First World War in 1918. More than a century later, this day remains a powerful reminder of the human cost of conflict and the importance of working tirelessly to prevent war from happening again.
For EFA, remembering the past means taking responsibility for the future. Peace cannot be taken for granted. It requires continuous commitment, political courage, and the willingness to resolve disagreements through diplomacy rather than violence. Dialogue, respect for international law, and multilateral cooperation must remain at the heart of relations between nations and as a pillar for the years after conflicts.
Europe’s history has shown the devastating consequences of nationalism built on hatred, authoritarianism, and the denial of people’s rights. It has also demonstrated that cooperation, reconciliation, and mutual respect can overcome divisions once thought impossible to bridge.
Self-determination is fundamental for peace
As a political alliance representing nations, regions, and communities across Europe, EFA believes that lasting peace must be built on democracy, self-determination, equality, and respect for diversity. Every people must have the right to preserve its identity, express its aspirations and participate in decisions that shape its future. Recognizing diversity and empowering communities are not obstacles to peace; they are essential foundations for it.
At a time when war and instability continue to affect communities across Europe and beyond, the lessons of Armistice Day remain deeply relevant. We must defend diplomacy, strengthen international institutions, and support peaceful solutions grounded in dialogue, justice, and respect for human rights.
Peace is not simply the absence of war. It is the result of solidarity, mutual understanding, and the determination to build a future in which all peoples can live together in freedom and dignity. On this Armistice Day, EFA remembers those who suffered and lost their lives in war, and reaffirms its commitment to a Europe and a world where conflicts are resolved through dialogue, not violence.