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EFA welcomes today’s news that Croatia will join the EU’s passport-free Schengen Zone. However, we are troubled to hear that Romania and Bulgaria, whose bids were also considered at the same time by the Council of the European Union, will remain blocked due to opposition from Austria and the Netherlands. This is despite both countries…

For many EU citizens who do not align with their member states’ interests, the EU is a higher level of authority that can guarantee their rights. The Union must step up to this expectation and fulfil its role as a safeguard of rights – not least to strengthen people’s trust in the institutions If there…

A statement from the EFA Women’s Forum on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Another year on the 25th of November we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. On this day we remember all the victims of Gender Violence that have suffered this year: those that…

The Supreme Court ruling further makes the case for why Scottish independence is necessary Bad news for democracy. The UK Supreme Court has delivered its ruling denying the Scottish Parliament’s right to call for a referendum on Scottish independence. The outcome is a blow for the democratic right to self-determination, but it is also revealing…

The European Free Alliance, Coppieters Foundation and Darder-Mascaró Foundation debate on the possibility to establish a special status for EU islands “European islands have some particularities that cause inequalities compared to the mainland. For this reason, the European Union must be capable to treat their necessities in a special manner and overcome territorial inequalities”. This…

EFA created the Women’s Forum, a group that promotes women’s participation and empowerment inside the party, and which has organized the event “Women participation in politics. European and International perspectives” Feminism and equality are important principles in EFA. Gender quality is fundamental to build a fairer society. Therefore, EFA has set the path towards the…

EFA Island’s Forum, together with Coppieters Foundation and Fundacions Darder-Mascaró, organizes these dialogues to explore a special status and recognition for EU Islands Islands are an important element of Europe’s geography. Malta, Cyprus and Ireland are island states and 26 other regions of 13 states group together a total of 286 islands, where more than…

Borders in Europe can be changed through democratic means, but never through violence, threats, or terror Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion to Ukraine on 24th of February, Putin has recurrently violated international laws. He has invaded another state’s sovereign territory by violent means, he has committed war crimes, and recently he has claimed the…

The European party for self-determination is concerned about the possible consequences the escalation of tensions would mean for the people of the Republic of Artsakh The European Free Alliance calls for an immediate end to hostilities between Azerbaijani and Armenian troops in Armenian territory following reports of clashes in local media this morning. The escalation…

Coinciding with Moravian Day, EFA and its member party the Moravian Movement will organise a conference in Brno on the need to strengthen the role of European Regions in the EU policy-making process At a time when the European Union is facing great challenges and uncertainty, many see this as an opportunity for a re-think…