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Autonomy: The Missing Piece of “Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité”

A Step Forward for Europe’s Peoples and Regions The recent vote in the French National Assembly on Corsican autonomy should be seen less as a breakthrough than as a belated recognition of a reality that has long been acknowledged elsewhere in Europe. In reality, it represents a delayed recognition of a situation long addressed elsewhere… Read more

Brexit at 10: A European Question Beyond the UK

10 years later, Brexit appears increasingly difficult to justify as a strategic choice. Ten years after the Brexit referendum, dominant narratives remain focused on trade, regulation and the United Kingdom’s global position. Yet one dimension continues to receive comparatively little attention: the internal territorial and democratic tensions that the vote exposed, and arguably intensified, remain… Read more

Democracy for all

EFA pledges its commitment to a Europe united for peace

At the EFA General Assembly in Gandia, the representatives of the European political party signed a manifesto reaffirming our vision for a Europe that is sovereign, democratic and rooted in its peoples and territories The European Free Alliance strives for a Europe that is sovereign, democratic, and rooted in its peoples and territories. A Europe…

EFA hands to the EU Commission more than 650 signatures from Local and Regional Councillors against the European funds’ centralization

On 21 April, an international delegation of the European Free Alliance met with Raffaele Fitto, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Cohesion and Reforms. During the meeting, EFA President Lorena López de Lacalle handed Mr. Fitto a letter signed by more than 650 local councillors and regional parliamentarians from over 25 European regions.…

Democracy for all

Hungary looks forward to a future of democracy closer to Europe

With a new pro-European government, Hungary will work closely with the rest of the EU to support Ukraine and promote peace and coexistence This Sunday, the people of Hungary went to the polls to push the country towards a new path. A path towards democracy, away from populism and in closer collaboration with the EU.…

EFA MEPs take action in support of Artsakh

A letter signed by EFA MEPs in collaboration with other parliamentary groups urges the EU to open dialogue and apply sanctions to Azerbaijan in response to violations of the Human Rights of the Armenians from the Republic of Artsakh More than 2 years have passed since Azerbaijan occupied the territory of the Republic of Artsakh…

EFA welcomes Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth to Brussels

As Plaid Cymru’s international partners, we look forward to a Welsh Government led by Rhun Ap Iorwerth and building ties with the EU This week, the European Free Alliance welcomed the leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth, to Brussels. It is an exciting time for Wales’ future. Currently, Rhun ap Iorwerth is leading the…

EFA speaks out against the illegal US-Israel attack on Iran

We condemn the theocratic regime that is ruling Iran, but also the attack carried out by the US and Israel, as it clearly violates international law This week, once again, the world is witnessing the consequences of imperialism. Leaders of the world’s major powers believe they are above the law and entitled to attack the…

European Parliament

25 February 2026

Diana Riba MEP: “We focus on the issues that matter most to people: housing, the special status of the islands, and the right to decide”

Having served as a Member of the European Parliament since 2019, Diana Riba MEP became President of the European Free Alliance (EFA) Group in the European Parliament in 2024. She represents Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya. In Parliament, she has been particularly active on civil liberties and justice, with a strong focus on fundamental rights, democracy,…

24 February 2026

Ukraine: 4 years of resistance

Four years ago, Russia launched a brutal and unlawful invasion of Ukraine, in clear violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and democratic institutions. Despite sustained international diplomatic efforts, Vladimir Putin continues to disregard international law, deliberately targeting civilians and critical infrastructure, and weaponising extreme winter conditions in an attempt to break the resilience of the…